'Stranger Things' actor David Harbour wants to see show run for three more seasons
Actor David Harbour, who plays Police Chief Jim Hopper in the horror series "Stranger Things," thinks that three more seasons of the show will suffice to complete the entire narrative arc of the show.
The actor sat down with Variety to talk about his take on the future of the popular series. He shared that the series creator Duffer Brothers are planning on concluding the series with four seasons. For Harbour, he sees the series running for five.
"I do know that there's an end to the story," said the actor. "And I know that there's an end for all of these characters. And I'm happy about that, because I don't want it to become like other shows, which are great shows, but like 'Walking Dead' or 'Game of Thrones' where you continue to spiral out of the story just to create content."
The actor, who is currently shooting a remake of "Hellboy," wants to see more action for his character in the third season. He noted that he punched some people in the first season but did not get to do it in season 2. "I would definitely like him to be running around Hawkins, punching people," he said.
Harbour also noted that season 2 has given some hints of what may be in store for his character in future seasons. In one scene, Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, unearthed some boxes in Hopper's old home labeled "Dad," "New York," and "Vietnam." Harbour described them as "layers of the onion that can be peeled back."
Between his newfound paternal role in the second season of "Stranger Things" and the viral "Dancing Hopper" meme, Harbour has become one of the most likable actors in Hollywood. As the overarching narrative of "Stranger Things" continue to unfold in future seasons, his character will also continue to embark on adventures to save his beloved town.
