Actor David Harbour has marked a major career milestone by winning his first-ever award at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 6, 2026. Harbour’s win at the Emmys marks a pivotal moment for the 51-year-old actor, who spent years establishing his presence in both television and major film franchises. Speaking immediately after his victory, Harbour shared details about his upcoming professional reunion with former co-star Millie Bobby Brown in a new Netflix spy thriller series. According to a report by Just Jared, which cited an interview with E! News, the project represents a deliberate effort by both actors to build upon the creative chemistry they developed during their five seasons on Stranger Things.
The upcoming series, written by Jack Thorne (Adolescence), centers on Matt Wolfe (played by Harbour), a disgraced former FBI agent turned security expert. Wolfe is drawn back into his former profession when his estranged daughter, Rebecca (played by Brown)—who followed his footsteps into the FBI—vanishes during a mission. The plot forces Wolfe to navigate a modern intelligence landscape that has evolved far beyond his previous experience.
Harbour and Brown will also serve as executive producers on the project. They are producing the series alongside Brown’s husband, Jake Bongiovi, and her father, Robert Brown, through her production banner, PCMA Productions. Harbour expressed immense enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that they have already received the first two scripts. “It’s very unexpected and we’ve come up with something that I’m very, very proud of,” Harbour told E! News, emphasizing that their working relationship thrives on what they bring out in each other in service of a larger narrative.
The announcement comes after Stranger Things concluded its highly successful five-season run in 2025. While their roles as Jim Hopper and Eleven established them as a globally recognized duo, Harbour explained that they wanted to use those existing “building blocks” to create an entirely unique and original story. The new venture also effectively distances both performers from past unverified rumors regarding on-set tension, demonstrating a strong, ongoing professional and familial alignment as they transition into the next phase of their respective careers.