When the Duffer Brothers revealed that Will Byers will have powers during the table read for Stranger Things Season 5 , nobody expected to see the reaction its cast members will have. In a special video
posted by Netflix, we get to see how Noah Schnapp's character transition received the same kind of overwhelmng reaction, as the fans. Infact, some co-stars were shocked to the degree we can only imagine.ALSO READ: Noah Schnapp 'Burst Out Of Shower Half Naked' Realising Will Byers Has Powers In Stranger Things 5 - 'People Texted Me...'
Tabel read video of Stranger Things 5
The video shows the creators of the shows, the Duffers reading out the scene at the battle of Mac-Z, when the "Demos arms suddnly freeze in place held by an invisible force, as a stunned Mike opens his eyes..." He continues with everything that we saw in the BIG scene and slowly, as Will's referrence as being the actual force behind it became clear, several cast members were left with their mouths open wide. Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and the new member this seasons, Linda Hamilton were among those who smiled from ear-to-ear.
Netizens post about cast's reactions
However, the best reactions came from Millie Bobby Brown and Gaten Matarazzo, both of who couldn't hold back the intensity of their shock. Infact Millie even screams and says "You're one of me. Now you get to deal with the bloody nose."Netizens have been reacting to the video ever since, with many taking a jibe at Millie and Gaten's reaction. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "GATENS REACTION IS LITERALLY ALL OF US WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME." Another one said, "he is now in control. he is a sorcerer. FULL BODY SHIVERS" Some even got reminded of
Game of Thrones and how Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington reacted upon knowing that Jon Snow kills Daenerys Targaryen.
Sadie Sink and Caleb McLaughlin's similar expressions
More so, it was Caleb McLaughlin and Sadie Sink's reaction that invited laughter. The two actors held back and only smiled, leaving fans claiming that they were in such awe, they forgot to react. "bombastic side eye, criminal offensive side eye," wrote a netizen for Sadie. Another one said, "Sadie at her 9th “important moment” table read of the show is absolutely sending me bc you know she’s been thru this same excitement over and over again"
ALSO READ: Stranger Things 5: Indian Fans Unhappy As Advance Booking Opens For Theatrical Release Of Finale In US, Canada - 'We Deserve!'In the show, Will Byers unlocks his powers by channeling the Hive Mind and siphons off Vecna's strength, taking full control of the Demogorgons, and stopping the monsters from attacking people he loves.