Overview
- David Harbour told an Emmys For Your Consideration panel on Thursday, May 21 that the show's child actors were so at ease on set they would sometimes fart during takes, a story he used to illustrate their natural performances.
- Harbour described the first season as a “miraculous” time in his life and said the young cast were “real, beautiful human beings” who made the work joyful for him.
- Director and executive producer Shawn Levy reacted onstage to Harbour’s anecdote, confirming that the relaxed dynamic was a lesson learned from the younger performers.
- Stranger Things concluded its five-season run on New Year’s Eve 2025 but remains active in awards campaigning and franchise work, including an animated spinoff renewed for a second season and a taped Broadway prequel planned for future release.
- The exchange has renewed media focus on the show’s early chemistry and legacy and is likely to keep the series visible in this awards season while underscoring the cast relationships that helped shape its success.