David Harbour Calls Stranger Things Magical Praises S5
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- David Harbour was asked at a Thursday FYC event at Hollywood Forever Cemetery what he learned from his younger castmates on Stranger Things.
- David Harbour described the first season as a “magical experience” and said his favorite season was Season 1 because “I was thinner.”
- David Harbour said Season 5 “transcends character” and focuses on Matt and Ross Duffer’s vision, praising its epic cinematic scope for TV.
- David Harbour praised the child leads—Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp—as “enjoyable as hell” and noted their natural, relaxed behavior on set.
- David Harbour remarked that the kid actors’ relaxed, non‑self‑conscious demeanor was “incredible relaxation” he would love to emulate.
Why it matters: Netflix receives high‑profile validation as its star David Harbour lauds Stranger Things’ magical origins and Season 5’s cinematic ambition, reinforcing the series’ brand strength and likely sustaining subscriber enthusiasm for the flagship show while bolstering the Duffer brothers’ creative legacy in the streaming market.
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