Is Will Byers Gay? Some fans are willing to die on the hill that Wil Byers is gay while some are indifferent about this take, they claim aren’t enough shreds of evidence to prove it. However, since season 1 of Stranger Things, there have been subtle pointers to the fact that Will Byers is gay. For instance, after his sudden disappearance in season one, Joyce told Hooper that his abusive dad bullied him, calling him a sensitive kid. Even Will’s father, Lonnie used to call him queer, onetime, he called him a fag.
Contrary to fans’ expectations as the story developed in season 2, not much attention was placed on his sexuality. However, during the snowball dance in the season finale, Will’s attention was solely on Mike as he danced funnily with a gorgeous gorgeous girl. This has sparked a lot of speculations and questions like is Will Byers gay? Kindly read to the end to know if Will Byers is gay.
Is Will Byers Gay Because He Doesn’t Like Girls?
Will’s sexuality came under severe scrutiny in the third episode of season 3, following his failed attempt at initiating a game of Dungeon and Dragons, among his uninterested friends. Out of frustration, Will stomped out and Mike followed after him. In the conversation that followed Will accuses Mike of wanting to ruin everything for nothing but a kiss with Eli whom he called a stupid girl. In his response, Mike set him straight that Eli isn’t a stupid girl and it isn’t his fault that Will doesn’t like girls.
This conversation was all the confirmation that suspecting fans had to confirm that Will Byers is gay. Lots of social media comments and remarks were made about his sexuality based on this statement from Mike. It turns out that it was misinterpreted by fans as Mike and will himself would come out to clarify the air in an interview as it had nothing to do with Will’s sexuality. Noah Schnapp who plays the role of Will Byers told The Wrap that Mike simply meant that he’s not ready to grow up and he doesn’t really want to move on to dating and relationships yet.
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Is Will Byers Gay? Or Does He Have A Crush On Eleven?
In episode one, Will was uncomfortable with a girl’s attempt to rub her foot on his leg. Then Eleven suggested that the painting he was working on was for someone special. She had suspicions that he was acting weird because he liked someone.
However, Will brought the painting to the airport to hand it to Mike but didn’t eventually. Some fans are of the opinion that it is because he has a crush on Eleven. But during an interview with Netflix, David Harbour debunked these rumors which further begs the question, is Will Byers gay?
Will Is Scared Of Admitting His Feelings For Mike Because He Thinks It’s One-Sided
While Will Byers sexuality is still a puzzle, one thing that’s clear is that he is very interested in someone in the group. And from all indications, that someone happens to be Mike. Over time, Will’s likeness for Mike has morphed into a romantic love that is beautiful to see. However, he seems to be holding back for fear of rejection as he perceives it as a one-sided love. In episode five, Will said :
“Sometimes I think it’s scary to just open up like that. To say how you really feel. Especially to people you care about the most. Because what if… what if they don’t like the truth?”
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Conclusion
For now, Will Byers sexuality is still in debate but from the looks of things, he might be gay as it is already established that he has a romantic feeling for Mike.
