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Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour Reunite for Netflix Spy Thriller
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Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour Reunite for Netflix Spy Thriller

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, known for their roles in "Stranger Things," will reunite as father and daughter in a new Netflix spy thriller.
  • The series, written by Jack Thorne and produced by A24, follows a disgraced FBI agent drawn back into the field when his daughter disappears.
  • Both actors will also serve as executive producers, with Netflix expressing excitement about the project and the reunion of the co-stars.

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, who captivated audiences for five seasons as a mother-son duo in "Stranger Things," are set to reunite on screen. Their new project for Netflix will see them playing estranged father and daughter in a suspenseful spy thriller, dispelling rumors of on-set friction.

We are thrilled to bring this spy drama to life with an extraordinary group of talent with whom we have already been fortunate enough to collaborate.

— Jinny HoweJinny Howe, Netflix's head of live-action series for the US and Canada, expressed excitement about the new project and the reunion of the "Stranger Things" co-stars.

The series, penned by Jack Thorne, known for his work on "Adolescence" and "Enola Holmes," features Harbour as Matt Wolfe, a disgraced FBI agent and security expert. Wolfe is compelled to return to the dangerous world he left behind when his daughter, Rebecca, an ambitious FBI agent, vanishes during a mission.

Netflix announced the new venture, with Jinny Howe, head of scripted series for the region, expressing enthusiasm. "We are thrilled to bring this spy drama to life with an extraordinary group of talent," Howe stated, highlighting Thorne's ability to capture human essence within thrillers and the anticipated chemistry between Brown and Harbour. A24 is on board as a production partner.

The ability of Jack Thorne to find the human essence in a thriller is unparalleled, and to see Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour reunite, this time as estranged father and daughter on opposite sides of a crisis, is something audiences will enjoy.

— Jinny HoweJinny Howe, Netflix's head of live-action series for the US and Canada, commented on the script and the lead actors' dynamic in the upcoming spy thriller.

Both Harbour and Brown will also take on executive producer roles. This collaboration comes after "Stranger Things" concluded its run in late 2025. While Brown starred in "Enola Holmes 3" and Harbour led the HBO miniseries "DTF St. Louis," Harbour had previously hinted at future projects with Brown, telling Variety, "You'll see more of Millie and me together; 10 years wasn't enough. There's a special bond between us. I love her. She loves me."

You'll see more of Millie and me together; 10 years wasn't enough. There's a special bond between us. I love her. She loves me.

— David HarbourDavid Harbour spoke about his close relationship with Millie Bobby Brown, hinting at their future collaborations after "Stranger Things."
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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