The town of Hawkins, Indiana, has been a portal to gripping adventures, eerie mysteries, and supernatural chaos for nearly a decade. Stranger Things has captivated viewers worldwide with its mix of camaraderie, fear, and fantastical danger since 2016, but all stories must eventually come to an end. Noah Schnapp, who has embodied the character of Will Byers since the beginning of the saga, however, recently revealed that the conclusion of the Netflix IP at the end of this year is not the only ending on the horizon. 

His admission carried a shiver-inducing excitement, hinting at new, unexpected chapters in his life and a thrilling unknown that lies beyond the Upside Down.

Noah Schnapp is not just preparing to say goodbye to Stranger Things; he is also closing the chapter on his college life. The actor, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, revealed that he will be graduating within months of the series finale, making both milestones collide at once. For Schnapp, the end of the show and the end of his academic journey usher in a major shift, marking the moment he steps out of long-familiar routines and into a phase of adulthood filled with uncertainty and possibility. "It’s equally terrifying and exciting," Schanpp said.

Noah Schnapp’s decision to prioritize college, even at the height of his rising fame, was deeply rooted in his upbringing. He noted in his conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that education was always given importance at home, with his parents always scrambling to find the best tutors for him. Schnapp also revealed he deliberately slowed his career to embrace school fully. Now, with his graduation and Stranger Things set to become a thing of the past, the actor also opened up about the kind of roles he wishes to pursue next.

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As his passing out from the University of Pennsylvania lingers, Schnapp has clarity on which direction he would like to steer his career.

Noah Schnapp told The Hollywood Reporter he is excited to show a very different side of himself once Stranger Things wraps. After spending so many years in the same world, he is ready to explore roles that feel fresh — maybe something funny, something deeply romantic, or even a character with a darker edge. He is also curious about stepping beyond TV, trying out movies, theatre, or even directing. For Schnapp, the goal for now is simple: To break out of the bubble he has been in and try things that genuinely challenge him.

As Noah Schnapp looks ahead, it appears he is ready to move on from Stranger Things once and for all, even as the universe prepares to continue beyond the finale. There is something refreshing about his honesty, as he is simply excited to start fresh and see where his instincts take him. This next phase for him, as it appears, will not be about holding onto the past but about stepping into whatever feels right. Viewers will hope it is not long before Schnapp is back on screens with whatever he has planned for himself.

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