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flag Noah Schnapp, who played Will Byers on *Stranger Things*, says his character’s coming out helped him accept his own sexuality, and he now portrays an openly gay character in the show’s final season.

flag Noah Schnapp, who played Will Byers on *Stranger Things*, revealed in a recent interview that he faced intense scrutiny about his sexuality as a child actor at ages 12 or 13, feeling frightened and unprepared to respond. flag He came out as gay in January 2023, saying his portrayal of Will’s coming out in Season 4 helped him accept his own identity. flag Now 21, Schnapp will portray an openly gay character in the show’s final season, set to premiere on Netflix on November 26, 2025. flag He credited the positive public reaction to Will’s storyline for giving him confidence and said he’s bringing greater authenticity to the role.

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