Thursday, 28 Aug 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > Entertainment > Is Stranger Things season 4 hinting Will is gay? Producer says ‘there aren’t many accidents’ on show
Entertainment

Is Stranger Things season 4 hinting Will is gay? Producer says ‘there aren’t many accidents’ on show

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
Is Stranger Things season 4 hinting Will is gay? Producer says ‘there aren’t many accidents’ on show
SHARE

Is Stranger Things season 4 hinting Will is gay? Producer says ‘there aren’t many accidents’ on show

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things season 4.

Fans of Stranger Things posed a theory after watching season 3. A game of Dungeons & Dragons had turned sour when Will (Noah Schnapp) and Mike (Finn Wolfhard) fought about their friendship and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). “It’s not my fault you don’t like girls!” Mike shouts at Will.

Executive producer Shawn Levy, who directed that episode, tells EW Mike was referring to them being at different stages of pubescent development. “It’s not specific to sexual orientation or anything,” he says. Yet he admits, “Ever since then, a lot of these questions have come up.”

The questions all have to do with whether or not Will could be gay and in love with Mike. Schnapp himself has weighed in on the matter over the years, but Stranger Things season 4 now seems to be leaning in a definitive direction.

STRANGER THINGS 4STRANGER THINGS 4

STRANGER THINGS 4

Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix Noah Schnapp stars as Will Byers in ‘Stranger Things’ season 4.

In episode 5, Mike, Will, Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), and Argyle (Eduardo Franco) are on the run after armed soldiers shot up the Byers home. With their government guardian dead and with nothing but a pen to find the location of Eleven, Will and Mike have a heart-to-heart moment in a canyon.

“Sometimes I think it’s just scary to open up like that, to say how you really feel, especially to people you care about the most,” Will tells his friend, “because what if they don’t like the truth?”

The sense is that Will is talking about something beyond the current situation here. The earlier episode 2 sees Will getting frustrated with Eleven for lying to Mike about the bullying she faces at school. “He doesn’t deserve that,” he tells her. While this may be a much smaller clue, episode 1 also shows that Will is doing a project on Alan Turing, the World War II codebreaker who was charged with gross indecency for having a sexual relationship with another man.

“Without getting into where we go later in season 4 [Volume II], I guess I’ll just say that there aren’t many accidents on Stranger Things,” Levy tells EW when asked about Will’s sexuality. “There is clear intention and strategy and real thought given to each and every character. So, if you came away from Volume I feeling those bread crumbs of plot and character, it’s probably no accident.”

Schnapp had previously spoke about the theory to press in 2020.

“It’s really up to interpretation,” the actor told The Wrap at the time. “While all the characters were out developing and growing up, Will was in the Upside Down and he was alone there, not interacting with or connected to his friends or the rest of the world. And when he got back, he expected everything to just go back to how it was before, how it was when he was normal and when he was a kid and he wanted to go back to the basement and play D&D… I just interpret it like he’s not ready to grow up and he doesn’t really want to move on to dating and relationships yet.”

Then, this year saw some of the cast members shot a promo video for season 4, adding more juice to the fan theory.

“If you’ve been watching the show you should know that Will is not interested in El,” David Harbour said. “He’s interested in someone else in the group.”

“Yeah, you’ll see soon,” Wolfhard added. “He’s interested…”

“He’s very interested,” Harbour chimed in.

It looks like we’ll have a more definitive answer come Volume II, which is premiering on Netflix with two supersize episodes on July 1. In the meantime, Volume I of season 4 is streaming now. Read our full recap.

Sign up for Entertainment Weekly‘s free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.

Related content:

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article It’s the French Open. Why Can’t the French Win? It’s the French Open. Why Can’t the French Win?
Next Article ‘Exponential rise’ in abuses linked to Mali army: UN ‘Exponential rise’ in abuses linked to Mali army: UN

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

James Van Der Beek Will get Emotional Discussing Most cancers Battle, Household Assist

Play video content material ABC James Van Der Beek received all choked up as he…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

UN ponders rapid armed force to help end Haiti’s crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres submitted a letter to the…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Putin ‘miscalculated’ Russia’s ability to occupy Ukraine: Biden

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a normally rational…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Tyrese’s Ex-Spouse’s Legal professionals Need Him Jailed Over $492K Unpaid Authorized Charges

Tyrese Gibson Ex-Spouse's Legal professionals Need Him Locked Up ... $492K Lawyer Invoice's Not Gonna…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Denise Richards Longing for Subsequent Bikini Season After Physician Fixes Implants
Entertainment

Denise Richards Longing for Subsequent Bikini Season After Physician Fixes Implants

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Ja Rule and Lizzo Down Whiskey Pictures Backstage in L.A.
Entertainment

Ja Rule and Lizzo Down Whiskey Pictures Backstage in L.A.

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Taste Flav Volunteers to Officiate Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Marriage ceremony
Entertainment

Taste Flav Volunteers to Officiate Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Marriage ceremony

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Heidi Klum, Daughter Leni Sizzle in Robes at Venice Movie Competition
Entertainment

Heidi Klum, Daughter Leni Sizzle in Robes at Venice Movie Competition

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?