Stranger Things Creators Reveal Original Hopper Casting Choice
The Duffer Brothers, creators of "Stranger Things," recently revealed that actor Billy Crudup was their initial choice for the role of Sheriff Hopper, a part ultimately played by David Harbour. They commented that "everything happens for a reason" regarding the casting decision.
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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Reveal David Harbour Was ‘Second Choice’ to Billy Crudup for Hopper Role: ‘Everything Happens for a Reason’
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By Michael Cripe
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The Duffer brothers kept the door open three inches for David Harbour. But while it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing Chief of Police Jim Hopper on Stranger Things, series creators Matt Duffer...
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