The behind-the-scenes table-read clip of Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 4, “Chapter Four: Sorcerer,” displays how the cast actually reacted to the massive revelation that Will Byers possesses psychic powers. Fans have been theorising about Will’s true connection to Vecna over the years but this is the first time the show has substantiated it.Will takes control over the Demogorgons in Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 4 and gains access to Vecna's powers through a dark hive-mind, to defend his friends, which stuns the both cast members as well as the audience.The video is full of genuine reactions in the form of shocked gasps, loud cheers, and heartfelt embraces, and it demonstrates how much the cast still relates with the tale in their hearts. It is not merely a sneak preview but an emphasis on the fact that this is a significant moment to anyone who has been a fan of Stranger Things.Reactions from the Stranger Things cast that light up the roomThe shock of the cast is almost immediate as the table-read begins. The disclosure that Will is no longer a grieving child in Stranger Things Season 5, but a significant character who possesses actual powers, comes as a surprise to all at once. One of the cast members, Millie Bobby Brown playing Eleven even exclaims, “You’re one of me! Now you get to deal with that bloody nose.”The whole room lights up. Some of the actors pump their fists, some clap and some even look at each other with their wide eyes. The energy shifts from relaxed to electric in seconds. The older cast and the newer cast all seem to be excited about it, which makes it clear that this twist is not merely a reward for the long-term viewers, it is a massive moment to the cast as well.According to sources, the reactions were unedited and genuine without the rehearsed smiles or fake feelings. Nothing but pure shock, awe and a little relief that finally the big unravelling comes.Noah Schnapp’s genuine shock captures the surprise View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFor Noah Schnapp, the actor who plays Will in Stranger Things, the great uncovering was so surreal. He described the moment to be nothing less than a dream to the Duffer Brothers in a text after filming. “You guys don’t understand how grateful I am for this show and this character, and the way you wrote Will for the final season is just something I could have never dreamed of,” he wrote.He disclosed that the twist was kept a secret from him mostly. Previously, reports stated that the writers and directors deliberately did not inform him until the table-read, so as to avoid facing any information leak.His disbelief when reading the scene where Will suddenly discovers some new powers was entirely genuine. Schnapp claimed that he was yelling at once to his assistant, shouting, “I have powers!” That sincere response indicates that it was a shocking and striking moment even to the actor himself.The other cast also responded to the performance with laughter, applause, and hugging. Having been in the show since Stranger Things Season 1, it appears that Will is finally stepping in the spotlight, which has increased the excitement of the finale.What this means for Stranger Things Season 5’s finale and fan excitement View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe sincere reactions of the cast in the clip are an additional emotional load to the already dramatic season. It is even more real when the actors process the big reveal in real time. It is one thing to watch Will on screen, but it is quite another to watch the people who are meant to be his friends look in disbelief at what he has become.The disclosure also redefines the hints that we had noticed earlier in Stranger Things Season 5. The creators stated that Will does not have powers because he is like Eleven, but it is because he is linked to the hive-mind of the Upside Down. This twist is rewarding as it is connected to his long history with the darkness and reinforces the final season's themes of legacy, redemption and change.To fans who are awaiting Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, the cast's reaction is more than behind-the-scenes laughter; it demonstrates how deeply everyone involved believes in the ultimate instalment of the story. It leaves a large expectation on what is yet to come.For more such insights on Stranger Things Season 5, keep following SoapCentral.