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Noah Schnapp Reflects on Sexuality Struggles as Young "Stranger Things" Star
17 Oct
Summary
- Noah Schnapp was grilled by press about his sexuality as a 12-13 year old
- Schnapp's "Stranger Things" character Will Byers was later revealed to be gay
- Schnapp came out on social media a few months after Season 4 premiered
In a recent interview, Noah Schnapp, the actor who plays Will Byers on the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things", opened up about the challenges he faced as a young star in the spotlight. Schnapp, who was just 12 or 13 years old during the early press runs for the show, said he was "very scared" to discuss his sexuality at the time, as the media would "pry" and ask him directly if he was gay.
Schnapp's character, Will Byers, was later revealed to be gay in Season 4 of "Stranger Things", with the show exploring his feelings for his friend Mike Wheeler. This mirrored Schnapp's own journey, as the actor came out on social media a few months after the season premiered, writing "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought."
The young actor also discussed the "pros and cons" of being so connected to his fanbase, saying he welcomed them "with open arms" but is still trying to figure it all out as a kid. With the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" set to debut in late 2025, Schnapp's reflections offer a poignant look at the challenges of growing up in the public eye.
