Stranger Things’ David Harbour Is Ready to Say Goodbye to Hopper, Here’s Why

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David Harbour, who’s played Jim Hopper for a decade on Stranger Things, is now prepared to bid farewell.

What did David Harbour say about Stranger Things ending?

Recently, Harbour had a chat with his previous Marvel collaborator Scarlett Johansson for Interview Magazine. In their discussion, Johansson enquired about Stranger Things and Harbour’s feelings towards the series concluding later this year on Netflix. Although appreciative of the part, Harbour admits to experiencing a certain sense of relief.

Initially, Harbour found himself deeply enjoying the experience. Friends who had been in television for several years warned him, “By season three or four, you’ll be in charge.” To which he replied, “Never! I adore these people so much.” Eventually, a point comes where you wonder, “Is there more story to tell?” You end up playing the same notes often, and at some point, you think, “I’m ready for a challenge. I want to try something new and unexpected.” So, after a decade, he decided, “Alright.

Johansson drew a parallel between Millie Bobby Brown’s role on Stranger Things and her extensive portrayal of Black Widow, stating that she had become closely associated with this single job for many years, making her feel somewhat restricted as an actor. Harbour shared a similar sentiment regarding his character Hopper.

Harbour clarified, “It’s much like the show we’re discussing. Occasionally, you may think about changing directions during certain seasons. However, once you’re involved with these characters and their narrative, a part of you becomes invested. It’s similar to having a hairstyle or beard that you can’t change, even though I don’t paint my nails, I understand the feeling.

David Harbour has portrayed Hopper ever since the series Stranger Things debuted in 2016. However, his role as the police chief will come to an end in the fifth season of Stranger Things, which is set to be released in three parts towards the end of 2025 – specifically on November 26 (Volume 1), December 25 (Volume 2), and December 31 (Volume 3).

Originally reported by Dan Girolamo on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-06-11 17:12