Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up on Her Bond With David Harbour

Stranger Things’ Favorite Duo Proves Their Off-Screen Friendship Is Real

Stranger Things fans, grab your Eggos, because Millie Bobby Brown just gave us some seriously heartwarming behind-the-scenes tea about working with her longtime co-star David Harbour. With Season 5 Volume 1 now streaming, Millie is reflecting on a full decade of friendship, trust, and emotional storytelling with the actor who plays her on-screen dad, Hopper.

Millie Bobby Brown is sharing insight into her working relationship with David Harbour after speculation arose about him not appearing with his castmates during several press engagements. https://t.co/nzGizZkhLV pic.twitter.com/RRFSTkfreV

— E! News (@enews) November 30, 2025

In a recent chat with E! News, Millie shared that she always felt completely safe on set and described her bond with Harbour as nothing short of family-level strong.
“We have worked together for 10 years. Our bond is like family,” she said. “We’ve always respected and cared for each other—and that’s never changed.”

Honestly? We’re not crying, you are.

And it doesn’t stop there. Millie revealed that filming the final season allowed the cast to dive into deeper, more emotional moments than ever before—making the experience extra special and meaningful for everyone involved.

On-Screen Magic, Off-Screen Friendship

Millie and David were recently spotted together at the Season 5 premiere, smiling, chatting, and clearly vibing on the red carpet. Behind-the-scenes photos and videos shared by the show’s producers captured their easy chemistry, reminding fans why Eleven and Hopper’s relationship hits so hard on screen.

In another interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Millie explained that the trust between Eleven and Hopper is a direct result of the real trust she shares with Harbour off camera.
“Eleven and Hopper have shared so much on screen. That trust translates to our work behind the camera,” she said.

She also shared how excited she is for fans to see how their story finally wraps up, teasing that Volume 2 will be worth the wait. According to Millie, the entire cast supported each other through the emotional final stretch of filming, which helped deliver performances that feel real and heartfelt.

Related: Millie Bobby Brown Breaks Silence on David Harbour Rumors Again

Even the producers felt the love. Executive producer Shawn Levy praised the cast for maintaining a positive, supportive environment throughout the final season. As reported by People, the last chapter of Stranger Things was truly a “labor of love” for everyone involved.

 

 

 

 

 

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As fans count down to Season 5 Volume 2, one thing is crystal clear: Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s real-life friendship is just as powerful as Eleven and Hopper’s on-screen bond. And if their decade-long partnership is anything to go by, the final chapters of Stranger Things are about to hit us right in the feels.