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Key Points Shawn Levy appeared to respond to rumors that Millie Bobby Brown accused David Harbour of bullying on the Stranger Things set. The producer said the stories were “wildly inaccurate” and that the cast has always treated each other “like family.” Neither Netflix, Harbour, nor Brown has issued an official statement regarding the alleged complaint. Rumors that Millie Bobby Brown claimed David Harbour bullied her on the set of their show, Stranger Things, have dominated the headlines for the past week, and executive producer Shawn Levy has seemingly addressed the situation. “At the end of the day, that’s the job. You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, so we did everything to build that environment,” Levy, 57, said in response to an interviewer from The Hollywood Reporter asking how they handled the rumored situation between Harbour, 50, and Brown, 21, in a TikTok shared on Thursday, November 6. RELATED: David Harbour Jokes It’s Easier Not to Be a Jerk When Fame Comes Late He continued, “We’re proud of the fact that we did so. You know, I read a bunch of stories and they range from wildly inaccurate to … There’s so much noise around it, but the truth is we view this crew and cast as family, so we treat each other with respect, and that’s always been bedrock.” Levy’s comments came on the heels of a report from the Daily Mail that Brown filed a claim against Harbour accusing him of harassment and bullying before the two began filming Stranger Things 5. While specifics of the claims weren’t specified, there were no accusations of alleged sexual impropriety. Neither Netflix, Harbour nor Brown has issued an official statement regarding the alleged complaint. Brown and Harbour themselves appeared to make a statement squashing the claims when they arrived at the premiere for Stranger Things 5 together. The two were smiling at one another and happily chatting and hugging when they made their way to the red carpet. Brown also commented on her relationship with Harbour when asked what it was like to pose for photos together. News ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Think This Star Just Revealed a Huge Spoiler for Season 5 Whitney Danhauer “It’s been amazing,” the mom of one told Extra. “We’re so lucky to have each other. The show means so much to the both of us and everyone here. This has been the last 10 years of our lives, so we’ve dedicated a lot of it, and we’re so excited to see that come to screen.” Stranger Things 5 Volume I premieres on Netflix on November 26.
