'Quite frankly, it will never be that serious' - Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay, reflecting his character's journey

In an electrifying revelation that mirrored the fictional world of Hawkins, Indiana, "Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp unmasked a personal truth that has fans both cheering and reflecting on his character, Will Byers.

"I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought" - Schnapp's Parallel Journey with His Character

Sharing a TikTok video where he identified as gay, Schnapp, 18, beamed with authenticity. The on-screen text confessed, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was, 'we know.'" Schnapp lip-synced a liberating message, "You know what it never was? That serious. It was never that serious. Quite frankly, it will never be that serious."

Schnapp captioned his bold declaration with a resonating phrase, "I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought."

"It's 100% clear that [Will] is gay" - From Stranger Things Season 4 to 5, A Story Unfolding

In "Stranger Things" season 4, Will Byers professed his love for his friend Mike, played by Finn Wolfhard. Schnapp's revelation opens up a fascinating parallel between his character's journey and his own. In a previous conversation with Variety, he confirmed that "it's 100% clear that [Will] is gay" and that the character had been grappling with his feelings throughout the show.

With the anticipation building for "Stranger Things" season 5, fans are more intrigued than ever to witness the finale of a show that has become synonymous with mystery, adventure, and personal growth.

Growing Up On and Off Camera

Since its debut in 2016, "Stranger Things" has captured viewers' hearts. Schnapp has essentially grown up on camera, and the transition between the third season (2019) and last year's fourth season manifested the young actors' development.

The large gap between seasons, accentuated by the pandemic, has only fueled curiosity for the fifth and final season, set to comprise eight episodes.

The TikTok video was met with waves of love and support, affirming Schnapp's place not only as a central figure in the hit Netflix show but also as an inspiring young voice in the entertainment industry.

In conclusion, the echoes between Noah Schnapp's life and his beloved character Will Byers enrich our anticipation for "Stranger Things" season 5. It's a tale that's grown from a thrilling supernatural drama to an odyssey of self-discovery that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.) As reported by CNN, published on Jan 5, 2023.