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David Harbour Withdraws from Behemoth Amid Mental Health Concerns

1/7/2026

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David Harbour, the actor, has withdrawn from the drama Behemoth! directed by Tony Gilroy.
A representative from Searchlight Pictures confirmed Harbour's departure, citing overwhelm from press surrounding Stranger Things.
The role has been recast, though Harbour's replacement is not yet known.
Harbour, diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 26, has urged broader dialogue on mental illness.
He is best known for Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, whose fifth season recently concluded.

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Story summary

David Harbour, the actor, has withdrawn from the drama Behemoth! directed by Tony Gilroy.
A representative from Searchlight Pictures confirmed Harbour's departure, citing overwhelm from press surrounding Stranger Things.
The role has been recast, though Harbour's replacement is not yet known.
Harbour, diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 26, has urged broader dialogue on mental illness.
He is best known for Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, whose fifth season recently concluded.