Noah Schnapp recently admitted he was kept in the dark about a major Stranger Things twist in season five.
The 21-year-old actor, who plays Will Byers, only found out about his character’s surprising connection to Vecna and the Demogorgons when he read the scripts shortly before filming.
Noah recalled reading the shocking revelation while getting ready in the shower, which left him stunned.
However, the actor admitted that it was difficult to keep the secret, even with an assistant nearby.
Despite the excitement, he had to wait almost two years before others could see the episodes.
The Teacher the actor went on to say that the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, allowed him to explore Will’s new powers on his own.
Noah said bringing the abilities to life on screen was a challenge, especially with things like the Demo vision and channeling the Demogorgons.
He even FaceTimed the Duffers to figure out how to show Will’s unique powers and make them different from Eleven’s.
Furthermore, the 21-year-old star’s experience highlighted the level of trust and creativity involved in Stranger Things Season 5.
He enjoyed the opportunity to shape his character’s abilities while staying true to the story, even though he wasn’t in on the secret from the start.
Noah’s reflections offered a rare look behind the scenes, showing both the care that goes into the show and the excitement the actors felt when discovering new twists.
