Fans have long speculated about the character\u2019s sexual orientation, and an emotional scene in the latest fourth season appeared to indirectly confirm that speculation, as Will wept silently after reassuring Mike about how much Eleven loves him \u2013 the implication being that he shares those same feelings.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was hinted at in season 1. It was always kind of there, but you never really knew, is it just him growing up slower than his friends? Now that he\u2019s gotten older, they made it a very real, obvious thing. Now it\u2019s 100 per cent clear he is gay and does love Mike,\u201d Schnapp said in an interview with Variety<\/a>.<\/p> Earlier in the conversation, he elaborated on Will\u2019s romantic feelings for his best friend, Mike, in addition to how his character feels he \u201cdoesn\u2019t belong\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI mean, it\u2019s pretty clear this season that Will has feelings for Mike. They\u2019ve been intentionally pulling that out over the past few seasons. Even in season 1, they hinted at that and slowly, slowly grew that storyline,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cI think for season 4, it was just me playing this character who loves his best friend but struggles with knowing if he\u2019ll be accepted or not, and feeling like a mistake and like he doesn\u2019t belong. Will has always felt like that. All his friends, they all have girlfriends and they all fit into their different clubs. Will has never really found anywhere to fit in.\u201d<\/p>\n Schnapp continued: \u201cI think that\u2019s why so many people come up to me and tell me that they love Will and they resonate with him so much, because it\u2019s such a real character.\u201d<\/p>\n Stranger Things 4 part 2 is now streaming on Netflix<\/a>. <\/strong>Check out our guides to the\u00a0<\/strong>best series on Netflix<\/b><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/b>best movies on Netflix<\/b><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Flora Carr Published: Friday, 15 July 2022 at 12:00 am Noah Schnapp has officially confirmed that his Stranger Things character Will Byers is \u201cgay, and does love Mike\u201d, his on-screen best friend. 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