Creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, have recently addressed claims of bullying and harassment involving stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour.
At the show's premiere, the Duffer brothers spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about these allegations. Ross Duffer said, standing beside his brother Matt:
“Obviously, you understand I can’t get into personal onset matters, but I will say we’ve been doing this for 10 years with this cast, and at this point they’re family and we deeply care about them. So, you know, nothing matters more than just having a set where everyone feels safe and happy.”
Shawn Levy, director and executive producer, also addressed how the production team handles bullying complaints, emphasizing the importance of safety and respect on set:
“At the end of the day, that’s the job. You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, and so we did everything to build that environment. And we’re proud of the fact that we did so.”
Levy added that he has seen many stories about the situation, “ranging from wildly inaccurate to… there’s so much noise around it.”
The creators and director of Stranger Things emphasize their commitment to a safe, supportive environment for the cast, responding thoughtfully to bullying allegations amid conflicting reports.