David Harbour Exits Behemoth! Film

David Harbour, known for his role as Jim Hopper in the Netflix series Stranger Things, has departed from the upcoming drama film Behemoth!, according to a representative for Searchlight Pictures, the studio producing and distributing the project.

The film, directed and written by Tony Gilroy, began production in October 2025 following its announcement earlier that year. Harbour was originally cast in a lead role alongside Pedro Pascal, who stepped in after Oscar Isaac exited the production. Other stars include Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Matthew Lillard, Alexa Swinton, Margarita Levieva, and Barry Livingston. The story centers on a musician from a family of musicians who returns to Los Angeles, described in official details as a tribute to the music of films and the people who create it. No release date has been set, and specifics about Harbour's character remain undisclosed.

Sources familiar with the production indicated that Harbour's decision to leave came after wrapping the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which concluded its rollout in late 2025 amid intense global attention and press coverage. The extensive filming and promotional demands left him overwhelmed,...