STRANGER THINGS Creators Respond To Recent Allegations Of Verbal Abuse Towards Women

The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix' Stranger Things, were recently accused of verbal harassment of women by a former crew member. This has prompted both the Duffer Brothers and Netflix to issue a response.

On Thursday, Peyton Brown wrote that she would no longer be part of the production crew for Stranger Things Season 3 in a lengthy Instagram post.

I personally witnessed two men in high positions of power on that set seek out and verbally abuse multiple women. I promised myself that if I were ever in a situation to say something that I would. I have 11.5 thousand followers who can hear me say this, TIME IS UP.

 

I guess there’s no better day than #nationalwomensday to say #timesup and announce that I will not be a part of the filming of Season 3 of Stranger Things. Why, you ask? Because I stand with my sisters. I personally witnessed two men in high positions of power on that set seek out and verbally abuse multiple women. I promised myself that if I were ever in a situation to say something that I would. I have 11.5 thousand followers who can hear me say this, TIME IS UP. Women in the film industry are POWERFUL. We will rise and we will scream from mountain tops in support of each other and I will not contribute my time, efforts, and talent to such abusive people. There is too much going on in this world to be regressive. There are too many amazing and highly respected men in respective positions of power that I have had the utmost pleasure of working beside. Those are the people I want to surround myself with. Those are the projects I want to be a part of. This industry is no longer led by a “few good men,” but instead by an OCEAN of ASTOUNDING WOMEN. Enough is enough. For my sisters- Time is up. #timesup #theabusestopsnow #ontobiggerandbetter #standupforwhatsright #womenempowerment #ladygrip #sisterhood #iatsesisters #wewillbeheard #thispicsaysitall

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Mar 8, 2018 at 10:18am PST

She would then go on to clarify that she was talking about Matt and Ross Duffer in the comments section of her post, though this clarification was deleted soon afterwards. Entertainment Tonight was able to take a screenshot of the reply before its removal.

The Duffer Brothers wrote this in response to the allegations:

We are deeply upset to learn that someone felt uncomfortable on our set. Due to the high-stress nature of production, tempers occasionally get frayed, and for that, we apologize. However, we think it is important not to mischaracterize our set, where we believe strongly in treating everyone fairly regardless of gender, orientation, race, religion, or anything else. We remain totally committed to providing a safe and collaborative working environment for everyone on our productions.

A statement from Netflix indicates that no further action will be taken on the creators of the popular series.

We looked into the concern that was raised when we heard of the allegation on Thursday, and found no wrongdoing. Maintaining a safe, respectful atmosphere on set is important to us, and we know it is to the Duffer Brothers as well.

Brown is yet to make another social media post nor has she commented publicly in response.
What do you think about these developments? Do they change your outlook on the accusations?