Noah Schnapp, a 21-year-old actor who has played Will Byers in Stranger Things for the past decade, recently shared his thoughts about the role before Stranger Things season five. Talking about the early days of filming, he said,"In the first season, Will was just me. I was playing myself.”In the show, he portrayed an immature boy who struggled to navigate the foreign environment. Both Schnapp and his character, Will, have developed and evolved over the years. As Schnapp prepares to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, he also says goodbye to Will. He is closing two big chapters at once. He promises fans this season will be the most emotional yet.Stranger Things Season 5 will start streaming only on Netflix this month. The show is expected to end during the holiday season. This is a special gift for fans who have followed the story for ten years.Read more about the story.How did Noah Schnapp's character, Will Byers, evolve in Stranger Things? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWill Byers has changed greatly in Stranger Things. He started as a scared boy trapped in the Upside Down. Now, he is a strong and confident young man. Noah Schnapp said that he was only being himself in the beginning, saying“I was that shy, timid little boy.”Over time, both Will and Schnapp matured. Will's struggles helped him gain courage and confidence. Schnapp said that while his own life and Will’s life grew apart, their sensitivity stayed the same. That connection remains in Will’s personality. The final season will show Will’s new strength. He will defend himself in front of the fans and believe that he is valuable.What makes Stranger Things Season 5 special? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe last season of Stranger Things is claimed to be the strongest and most emotional one. Noah Schnapp confessed that the first thing he saw structurally after reading the script was being overwhelmed. He made a phone call to his mother, who was taking a shower, to inform her that the script was so good. The authors created a plot that is aimed at addressing historical doubts and answering questions for the characters.Schnapp said the season is filled with love, time, and higher stakes than ever before. It starts with another trip to the disappearance of Will in the Upside Down, as he initially disappeared. Why is this goodbye so important? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNoah Schnapp is having an unforgettable experience as he bids farewell to Stranger Things while still finishing college at the University of Pennsylvania. During his filming, he preferred to be schooled since he wanted to live a regular childhood outside of Hollywood. He stated,"Growing up, education was always so important. Even on set, I went through so many different teachers... It was always a priority to me. I always grew up valuing that path. And it was never really a question whether I would go to college or not, just more of what I would study. I knew I wanted to be an actor, but I wasn’t rushing it. I wanted to have my childhood and get all those experiences first before rushing into everything and losing the sense of normal life."Growing up in public has been a part of Will Byers' entire childhood. He brags about the balance between school and acting. Reflectively, he said he would offer his younger counterpart the opportunity to be authentic and live in the moment. Follow Soap Central for more updates!