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David Harbour no longer part of Stranger Things event after 'erratic behaviour'

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Updated 14:31 23 Dec 2025 GMTPublished 16:02 19 Dec 2025 GMT

David Harbour no longer part of Stranger Things event after 'erratic behaviour'

Reports claim that the actor is giving the star-studded event in New York a miss

Olivia Burke

Olivia Burke

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There is set to be a David Harbour-sized hole in tonight's Stranger Things event.

The cast of the hit Netflix series and the creators who brought it to life, the Duffer Brothers, will gather in New York on Friday (19 December) to celebrate the fifth and final season.

The uber-successful show is now coming to an end after almost a decade and Brits are eagerly awaiting the arrival of season five, volume two, which releases in the UK on Boxing Day (26 December).

To mark the monumental occasion, Stranger Things stars such as Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp will descend on The Paley Center for Media later today.

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It's been touted as an 'unforgettable evening' where the cast will 'reflect on the show’s extraordinary journey and share behind-the-scenes stories'.

Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Maya Hawke, and Jamie Campbell Bower are also set to be in attendance - but David Harbour is reportedly giving it a miss.

He has played Hawkins police chief Jim Hopper in the supernatural drama series since its 2016 inception, but reportedly won't be at the 'Stranger Things: The Final Season Celebration' event to bid farewell to the series.

Millie Bobby Brown is also said to be sitting it out, although she's apparently got a valid excuse for missing the evening.

The actress, 21, revealed that she 'took a fall' and is currently sporting a black sling on her arm during an appearance on Good Morning America on Monday (15 December).

Harbour, on the other hand, is reportedly not attending the Stranger Things bash due to a recent display of 'erratic behaviour'.

The 50-year-old is alleged to have been involved in some sort of ruckus at a bar in Encinitas, California, last weekend.

Harbour and Bobby Brown are both set to miss tonight's Stranger Things event in New York, reports claim (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Harbour and Bobby Brown are both set to miss tonight's Stranger Things event in New York, reports claim (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

According to TMZ, video footage shows the New York-born actor running off with a man's cap which he is said to have swiped off his head.

The publication claims that Harbour can be heard shouting in the clip: "C'mon, dude, f****** get me!"

Although the alleged incident didn't end in fisticuffs and the man is said to have got his hat back without issue, it's supposedly left Harbour wanting to avoid the spotlight for the time being.

However, according to a spokesperson at The Paley Center, his absence is actually down to a clash on his calendar.

A spokesperson for the venue told People that Harbour will 'not be present due to a scheduling conflict'.

Whatever it is - you can hardly blame Harbour for wanting to swerve such a huge event, given the recent goings on in his life.

The actor has starred as Jim Hopper in the series since 2016 (Netflix)
The actor has starred as Jim Hopper in the series since 2016 (Netflix)

Brit singer Lily Allen, who he was married to for four years, has just aired their dirty laundry with the world amid the release of her fifth album, West End Girl, in October.

She sings about some of the scandalous factors that supposedly contributed to their split - such as Harbour allegedly having a three-year affair.

The former couple got hitched in Las Vegas in September 2020, but reports emerged late last year that they had called time on their marriage.

Allen then seemingly confirmed that some of the rumours about the demise of their relationship were true with her brutal lyrics.

Harbour discussed his feelings around the 'regrets' he has in life just a few weeks before West End Girl was released, while seemingly hinting at his breakup with Allen.

LADbible has approached Harbour's representatives for comment.

Featured Image Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: US News, David Harbour, Celebrity, Stranger Things, New York, TV and Film

Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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