Noah Schnapp Shares What He Would Tell His Younger Self As 'Stranger Things' Ends

For almost 10 years, Noah Schnapp has been living in the “Stranger Things” universe.

The actor, who portrays Will Byers, was just 11 years old when the hit Netflix series premiered and then took the world by storm. Now with its fifth and final season coming this fall, Schnapp reflects on filming his final scene and what he would tell his younger self.

“I would say, ‘Just be present. Enjoy it all. It goes by so fast,’” the 20-year-old actor told TODAY.com at a Got Milk? 30th anniversary of the Milk Mustache event in Los Angeles.

“Stranger Things” is Schnapp’s breakthrough role, leading him to other projects like “Abe,” Bridges of Spies,” “Waiting for Anya” and more.

Noah Schnapp at the got milk? 30th Anniversary - Milk Mustache Celebration! at The LOT on Sept. 9, 2025 in Los Angeles.