Overview
- Schnapp says journalists asked him, “Is he gay? Are you gay?” during early press junkets when he was about 12 or 13.
- He confirmed in 2022 that Will Byers is gay and publicly came out in January 2023, later saying the role accelerated his own acceptance.
- The actor addresses ongoing backlash tied to a 2023 Instagram Story with “Zionism is sexy” stickers and cites a subsequent TikTok video calling for peace and safety for civilians.
- His TikTok account is currently unavailable and Instagram comments are limited, with some protest replies still appearing on recent brand collaborations such as a Prada Beauty post.
- Netflix says the final season will roll out in three parts on Nov. 26, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31, and Schnapp notes he will approach Will with greater self-awareness as an openly gay actor.