Wednesday, December 24, 2025
News

David Harbour thought his character Jim Hooper in 'Stranger Things' would end after Season One

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Washington DC | April 24, 2025 5:44:04 PM IST
Actor David Harbour reflects on his role as Jim Hooper in the popular Netflix show 'Stranger Things'.

The actor believed that his character arc in the show had a small run and was convinced that Hooper would've met his end in Season one before it became a global phenomenon, as reported by Variety.

In a new interview with British GQ, as quoted by Variety, Harbour looked back at his role in Stranger Things and offered a surprising insight as to how he thought his arc should have ended much earlier.

"Before it became a phenomenon for Netflix, and there was a high chance it would run for only one season like any other show, Harbour read the scripts and was convinced the first season should have ended with Hopper dying by suicide. To him, it was the only way Hopper could apologise to his daughter," said Harbour as quoted by Variety.

As per the show, Hopper is the adoptive father of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), a young girl with supernatural telepathic powers. Her mysterious arrival in the small town of Hawkins leads to sci-fi adventures and danger.

There was one instance in the season three final when Harbour was shown meeting his end, sacrificing his life for his loved ones.

Despite a teaser scene at the end of the finale that hinted Hopper might not be dead, Harbour says many fans preferred to think of him making that sacrifice.

The final season of 'Stranger Things' debuts on Netflix later this year. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS (0)
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Sonam Kapoor gives a warm shoutout to th...
Actor-comedian Russell Brand charged wit...
Ali Fazal drops first look as Guddu Bhai...
Hrithik Roshan's dance performance with ...
Telugu actor apologises after comments o...
Anupam Kher shares warm birthday wishes ...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
Delhi High Court Brings Sunjay Kapur Est...
Chennai: DMK alliance holds protest agai...
'Gives us confidence for Gaganyaan missi...
Christmas Eve buzz lights up Jaisalmer a...
Over 27 lakh voters deleted in Chhattisg...
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde exudes c...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
India Debuts National Pavilion at T... 
SHIVIK LABS: TRIDENT, A Step Toward... 
Amit Shah to attend Madhya Pradesh ... 
Delhi Blast Case: Court extends jud... 
"You don't forget what is said, but... 
Samsung SDI, KG Mobility form cylin... 
Laura Dern opens up on grief, anxie... 
"Many more milestones will be achie...