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David Harbour on Building a Character, Finding Contradictions and Mastering an Accent

David Harbour points to the screenplay as presenting a three-dimensional person and that the script is where he starts building his character.

David Harbour speaks about what goes into his thought process into the choices he makes for his Stranger Things character.

Actor David Harbour recognizes that trying to become a professional actor is, even at its best, a “humiliating” process.

David Harbour spoke about how he might be playing Hellyboy, a comic book character, on screen but his influences come from a very different place.

Harbour talks about working on the series, acting with the mostly-youthful cast, and how the success of the series has impacted his career.

“We didn’t settle on any single part, down to the one-year-old in the family that doesn’t speak.” – Casting Director Carmen Cuba

“All I say is that if you HAVE to act, then you HAVE to make it happen.” – David Harbour

Harbour speaks about his recent career surge and working on the hugely-successful Netflix series.

“I believe in the power of theater, and I don’t think you need to be in a blockbuster to touch people.” – David Harbour