Will Byers is a central fictional character in the Netflix series Stranger Things, portrayed by Noah Schnapp, whose disappearance into the Upside Down kicks off the show's events. He is the son of Joyce Byers, brother to Jonathan, and best friend to Mike, Dustin, and Lucas, forming "The Party". Throughout the series, Will deals with the trauma of his experiences, including being possessed by the Mind Flayer, and is later revealed to be gay, with a deep love for his best friend Mike. 