The Jaw-Dropping Blooper That Left Stranger Things Star Speechless

Summary

David Harbour recalls a hilarious blooper from filming Stranger Things season 3 that took up at least three hours of filming time.

Harbour struggled to deliver his "It's your grandma" line in an attempt to lure Finn Wolfhard's character, Mike, out of the house and separate him from Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Although initially amused, the rest of the cast became increasingly frustrated with Harbour as he prolonged filming, encroaching on their lunch break.

During a recent interview with BBC Radio 1, Stranger Things star David Harbour recalls a hilariously never-ending blooper that occurred while filming season 3 of the show.

The scene involves Hopper confronting Eleven and Mike due to their new romantic relationship. In a fit of anger, Hopper lies about Mike's grandmother being sick in order to get him to leave the house. However, the actor recalls that his line about Mike's grandma was so funny that it took multiple takes to finally get through it. Harbour describes the filming day as challenging, with the crew being surprised at how long it took. It went through a phase where everyone found it hilarious for about half an hour, causing Harbour to continuously laugh. This resulted in frustration from the crew as it led to delays, with the need for a penalty to be taken for going over lunchtime. Eventually, the scene became funny again, mimicking the arc of a movie and making it a fantastic experience.

Stranger Things' Humor Is Its Secret Weapon

In addition to its high stakes and emotional character deaths, humor plays a significant role in Stranger Things. The show thrives on the excellent chemistry among its large cast, especially the young actors: Brown, Wolfhard, Matarazzo, McLaughlin, Schnapp, and Sink, who bring a great dynamic on-screen.

The interactions between the younger and older actors frequently result in amusing moments. Hopper, in particular, shows a fondness for the kids despite his own personal struggles. However, he does not always tolerate their immaturity. Other characters, such as Murray Bauman (Brett Gelman), provide much-needed comic relief, injecting moments of levity into otherwise life-or-death situations.

The humor of the show is a significant aspect of its core. While Stranger Things' stunning visual effects and action are undeniably impressive, it is the relationships among the characters, with their mixture of love and flaws, that elevate it to a whole new level. Alongside moments of genuine emotion, the comedic instances in Stranger Things further endear the characters to the audience.