Archive · 19 Dec 2025
David Harbour Skips Stranger Things Finale Event
David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, won't be at the big finale party in New York City on December 18.
The place where the party is happening said he can't make it because of a schedule problem.
Some people are talking about him because he did some strange things recently, like taking someone else's hat from a restaurant and maybe having a hard time at a hospital.
Another actor from the show, Millie Bobby Brown, won't be there either because she got hurt.
Other actors from the show will still be at the party.
Some people think David might be having a tough time because he has a condition called bipolar disorder, which can make it hard to handle stress.
Others are worried about his recent actions.
David Harbour will not attend the Stranger Things finale event due to a scheduling conflict.
Millie Bobby Brown will also miss the event due to a recent injury.
Harbour's name has been removed from the event's red carpet, screening, and panel listings.
Recent reports suggest Harbour exhibited unusual behavior, including taking someone else's hat and a possible mental health incident.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical facility involving an adult male experiencing a mental health crisis, with speculations linking it to Harbour.
- Who
- David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown
- What
- David Harbour will not attend the Stranger Things finale event due to a scheduling conflict, and Millie Bobby Brown will also miss it due to an injury.
- When
- December 18
- Where
- New York City’s Paley Center
- Why
- David Harbour has a scheduling conflict, and Millie Bobby Brown is injured.
Supporters
Critics
Harbour's Behavior
Supporters
Supporters attribute Harbour's recent behavior to his bipolar disorder and the stress of public scrutiny, emphasizing his need for support and understanding.
Critics
Critics focus on the unusual incidents, such as taking a patron's hat and public altercations, as evidence of erratic behavior that warrants concern.
- Event
- Stranger Things: The Final Season Celebration
- Date
- December 18
- Location
- New York City’s Paley Center
- Reason for Absence
- Scheduling conflict
- Other Absent Cast Member
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Reason for Millie Bobby Brown's Absence
- Recent injury
- Incident Location
- Southern California gastropub and San Diego area
- Law Enforcement Involvement
- San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
- Harbour's Condition
- Bipolar disorder