Stranger Things Star David Harbour Undergoes Dramatic Makeover for True-Crime Film

In the two years since 2025-11-13T00:27:46+00:00, David Harbour has taken on a new and unexpected role. The Stranger Things star is sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls for his part in the upcoming true-crime drama "Evil Genius."

Directed by Courteney Cox, the film is based on the 2018 documentary series of the same name, which explored the infamous 2003 "pizza bomber" bank robbery attempt that led to the death of pizza delivery worker Brian Wells. While the full cast has not been officially announced, set photos suggest that Spotlight filmmaker Tom McCarthy is portraying Wells.

Harbour's dramatic transformation is just one intriguing aspect of this project. In recent weeks, the actor and his Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown have been the subject of reports alleging a "harassment and bullying claim" filed by Brown on the set of their hit Netflix series. Neither actor has publicly addressed the claims, but Brown has spoken fondly of her "special bond" with Harbour, describing their on-screen father-daughter relationship as a highlight of her journey.

As "Evil Genius" gears up for production, fans eagerly await to see Harbour's latest acting challenge and the resolution of the reported on-set tensions between the two Stranger Things stars.