A script page from StrangerThings season 4 reveals more details about that Will & Mike scene and their relationship in the show.
The Stranger Things writers' Twitter account shared a script from season 4 episode 4, giving fans a better glimpse at Mike and Will's relationship. Finn Wolfhard and Noah Schnapp portray the two central characters of the hit Netflix sci-fi series whose relationship has long been the source of speculation. Stranger Things season 4 was released across two volumes in 2022 on May 27 and July 1 respectively, garnering record-breaking viewership and renewed acclaim from audiences and critics.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Two of Stranger Things' core characters, Mike Wheeler and Will Byers have the strongest bond within the original group of friends. Best friends since a young age, Mike takes initiative and does all he can to find Will when he goes missing, leading to himself, Dustin Henderson , and Lucas Sinclair discovering Eleven and helping kickstart the events of the series.
Schnapp's own comments on Will's sexuality have rekindled interest in Mike and Will's relationship for many dedicated fans of the series, as the actor confirmed that Will is gay and had a crush on Mike for some time.
While some have been critical, the reveal of Will's sexuality has been met with excitement and praise by many viewers, with a fake Stranger Things season 4 script causing controversy following the release of the episodes, as dedicated and passionate fans sought out further proof of a potential relationship between Mike and Will.