Prepare yourselves, Stranger Things Season 5 is soon approaching, and Noah Schnapp has been giving some titillating hints about the story of Will Byers. In his latest interviews with SFX/CinemaBlend and other outlets, Schnapp revealed that Season 5 will examine the reasons why Will was selected by the Upside Down and how he finally learns to be himself. He implied that this season will be more personal, emotional, and candid than ever.
Will, the heart of Stranger Things
Will Byers has always been the quiet one with so much going on in his mind. Noah Schnapp claims that in Stranger Things Season 5, he can confront his feelings for the first time.
Noah Schnapp, in his interview with SFX Magazine, said:
“We’ve always known Will has these feelings… and they finally explore that and they take it to a place that’s very real.”
The season is said to start with a younger version of Will revisiting some key moments of Season 1. This imaginative flashback assists in comprehending the reason the Upside Down selected him at all. Schnapp claimed that shooting those scenes was like going back in time, and they contribute to Will’s emotional journey significantly.
In addition to the supernatural plots, Stranger Things Season 5 is also about Will’s emotions, who feels confused, scared, and courageous enough to make people know who he is and the truth about how he feels.
The Will-Robin dynamic in Stranger Things Season 5
Robin has always been the witty, intelligent friend who perceives things as they are. Although Noah Schnapp mostly discussed Will, it appears that Robin will have a large role in Stranger Things Season 5, not by doing any big, action-packed scenes, but through minor, meaningful interactions. She is straightforward, funny, and loving, the kind of friend who can both make jokes and be real.
In the case of Will, that is precisely the type of person who can make him open up and say whatever he has had inside his mind. You will have times of friendship and silent daring moments that are greater than the supernatural battles. In the SFX Magazine cover feature, when Noah Schnapp was asked who his character would have the most interaction with, he replied:
“With Robin. She's his go-to for the season.”
The statement made by Noah Schnapp is also indicative of the idea that this season will be more emotional than dramatic. Will’s narrative is one of growing up and self-awareness, and people such as Robin will guide him through it. Their friendship will probably demonstrate the degree to which honesty, kindness, and courage contribute to strength even when things get scary.
Why this matters
The only difference this time is that the show is finally approaching Will and his story with the seriousness it deserves. Noah Schnapp and the rest of the cast have indicated that in Stranger Things Season 5, fans will experience all the emotions, fear, and sadness, emphasizing the relationships between the characters more than the huge action scenes. This indicates that the writers and creators desire Will’s journey to be truthful and significant, rather than a simple addition to the story.
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