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Stranger Things Star Addresses Viral 'Byler' Fan Theory
28 Oct
Summary
- 21-year-old actor responds to fan hopes for "Byler" plot
- Will Byers' crush on best friend Mike Wheeler fuels fan theories
- Actor credits his character for helping him come out as gay
In a recent TikTok video, 21-year-old Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp addressed the persistent "Byler" fan theory surrounding his character Will Byers and co-star Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler. Schnapp, who plays Will, smiled as he read a fan's comment hoping for a "Byler" plot in the show's upcoming fifth and final season.
Schnapp acknowledged the constant fan comments about the potential romantic storyline, saying he always ignores them. However, he did tease an upcoming love story in a separate TikTok video, hinting that fans might be "on to something."
The actor also revealed that portraying the character of Will, who is implied to be gay, has helped him come to terms with his own sexuality. Schnapp told Variety in August 2023 that once he fully embraced Will's identity, it led to an "exponential speed towards accepting it" for himself. He believes that if he had not played this character, he "probably would still be closeted."
As Stranger Things prepares to wrap up its run, fans eagerly await the final season, which is set to premiere in three parts starting in November 2023.
