David Harbour Reveals Child Actors' Relaxed Behavior on 'Stranger Things' On Thursday, May 21, members of the Stranger Things cast and crew participated in a panel discussion at an Emmys For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles, California. The gathering included actor David Harbour, creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, executive producer Shawn Levy, and child stars Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, and Jamie Campbell Bower. During the event, Harbour shared insights about the dynamics of working with the young cast, highlighting their unfiltered authenticity. Harbour, 51, described the child actors as “real, beautiful human beings” and emphasized their ability to embody their roles without the typical self-consciousness of professional performers. He noted that their relaxed demeanor extended to moments on set, including instances where they would release flatulence during filming. “These kids were just enjoyable as hell,” Harbour said. “A lot of kid actors that you work with are very actor-y, but the strength of the actors they formed was that, at their essence, they were just kids.” He elaborated on how this natural behavior allowed for a unique kind of performance. “Even during takes, they would fart and do things you just couldn’t believe you had the relaxation to do in front of a camera,” Harbour remarked. “I was like, I would dream of being able to do that and not being self-conscious in that way.” Despite the humor, Harbour praised the child stars for their dedication and the joy they brought to the set. “They were such a joy to work with; I had a blast,” he added. The conversation also touched on the legacy of Stranger Things, which concluded its run in December 2025 with the release of Season 5.#david_harbour #stranger_things #noah_schnapp #emmys_for_your_consideration #natalia_dyer
