First Look at 'Stranger Things' 5 and Casting Controversy
Netflix has released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, stirring both anticipation and debates among fans. The season begins on November 12, 1983, six days after Will Byers' disappearance, revisiting Hawkins Library in the Upside Down. Though set 18 months after Season 4, the opening connects key storylines from Season 1, emphasizing the journeys of Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Jim Hopper (David Harbour).
Contrary to fan theories, the new season does not follow directly after the previous one but instead revisits key moments from earlier in the series.
Controversy Surrounding the Cast
The series' promotional activities have been clouded by a viral report claiming Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of bullying during filming. The claim originated from The Daily Mail last weekend. The report states that Brown, 21, filed a harassment complaint before production, leading Netflix to launch an investigation that lasted several months.
No sexual misconduct was reported, but the report notes Brown was accompanied by a personal representative during filming, which concluded in December. Neither Netflix nor spokespersons for Brown or Harbour issued official statements.
Author's Summary
The release of the first five minutes of Stranger Things 5 sparks excitement, while a controversy involving claims of on-set bullying by Millie Bobby Brown against David Harbour casts a shadow over the show's final season.