So, there I was, binge-watching Stranger Things for the umpteenth time, when it hit me - how old is Will Byers, anyway? I mean, I know he's a kid, but come on, give me a number!
Now, I'm not one to spoil the fun with Google, but this time, curiosity got the better of me. So, grab your Eggos, let's dive into the Upside Down and figure this out.
Season 1: The Mystery Unfolds
Alright, so we're in Hawkins, Indiana, 1983. Will, our beloved missing kid, is played by the incredibly talented Noah Schnapp. But how old is he supposed to be in the show?
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Will's age is never explicitly stated in Season 1, which is a bit sneaky, if you ask me. But, if we look at the context and Noah's real age, we can make an educated guess.
Noah Schnapp was born on October 3, 2004, which makes him 12 years old when Season 1 was filmed. Now, I'm not saying he's playing his own age, but it's a good starting point, right?
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School Days
Remember Will's school days? He's in the same grade as Mike, Dustin, and Lucas. In the U.S., kids typically start 6th grade at around 11-12 years old. So, if we assume Will is in 6th grade, that puts him around 12 years old in Season 1.
But wait, you might say, what about his birthday party? Well, that's where things get a tad confusing.
Birthday Blues
In the episode "The Weirdo on Maple Street," we see Will's birthday party. The cake has 12 candles on it, which could suggest he's 12. But, hold your horses, because later in the episode, Joyce asks Mike how old Will is, and Mike says, "He's gonna be 13."
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So, is Will 12 or almost 13? It's a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, smothered in Eggo waffles. But, if we take Mike's word for it, Will is 12 in Season 1, but he's about to turn 13.
Final Thoughts
Alright, so after all that, we've got Will pegged at around 12 years old in Season 1 of Stranger Things. But remember, this is all just a theory - a game of speculation, if you will. The Duffer Brothers could've been pulling our strings the whole time.
Either way, it's clear that Will's age is just one of the many mysteries that make Stranger Things so darn addictive. So, go on, grab another waffle, and let's all ponder the great age debate together.