Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp has long been someone who frequently lands at the centre of online buzz, whether for his breakout turn as Will Byers or for the projects people hope to see him take on next. Speculation on the latter matter has only intensified over the past few months, with the beloved Netflix saga that launched the actor's career coming to an end soon.

As anticipation grows for Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II, on the other hand, updates are announced almost every day, keeping the Caped Crusader’s devoted admirers hooked. Could a new update in the same vein have revealed Schnapp’s name as a cast member?

Gotham, featuring the Hawkins hero, does not sound that bad, but the viral hypothesis at this point appears to be just that: A hypothesis.

The claim of Noah Schnapp being cast in The Batman: Part II was made by Discussing Fish, a parody account of the well-regarded showbiz news handle Discussing Film on X. Since the source disseminating the information in question is not legitimate itself, the update automatically becomes false.

The confirmation of Noah Schnapp not being involved with The Batman: Part II, set for an October 2027 release, also comes from the lack of availability of any such news on the wider web. As of this writing, the on-screen talents attached to the movie are Robert Pattinson in the titular role, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and more.

The Batman: Part II, per IMDb, follows Bruce Wayne as he probes a string of murders targeting Gotham’s elite, crossing paths with Catwoman, Penguin, Falcone, and Riddler. As clues edge uncomfortably close to home, he forges uneasy alliances to uncover the truth. While Noah Schnapp does not have The Batman: Part II to look forward to following the Stranger Things finale, he, notably, has another significant milestone approaching.

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The actor recently shared in an interview what awaits him immediately after Stranger Things, something that has been as important to him as the show.

Noah Schnapp is not only preparing to wrap Stranger Things—he is also nearing the end of his college journey. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he shared that he will graduate just months after the series finale, bringing two major transitions together.

Calling the shift “terrifying and exciting,” Schnapp explained that his choice to prioritise education even at the peak of his career stemmed from his upbringing, where academics were strongly valued. He also revealed that he intentionally slowed his career to fully embrace school.

While Noah Schnapp prepares to navigate these overlapping transitions in the future, he currently remains exactly where audiences first connected with him—on screen, exploring his dynamics with other characters from Stranger Things one last time. Also, whether or not fan-fuelled casting rumours place him elsewhere, Schnapp’s next steps are unfolding on his own terms. As he moves into a future shaped by both personal growth and professional promise, it is clear he is embracing the uncertainty ahead with the same conviction that defined his rise.

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