Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Noah Schnapp Praises Jake's Performance in Stranger Things 5
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in Stranger Things, shared his thoughts on working with Jake, who plays Derek.
Noah found Jake to be very cute and accommodating, especially since it was Jake's first job.
The creators, the Duffer Brothers, also liked Jake so much that they decided to give him a bigger role in the show.
They said Jake was so charming and funny that they kept increasing his part throughout the season.
Derek's character started as a typical bully but became more interesting because of Jake's acting.
Noah even compared doing stunts with Jake to feeling like Tom Cruise.
Noah Schnapp praised Jake's performance in Stranger Things 5, calling him cute and accommodating.
Jake's role as Derek was expanded due to his charm and humor, as noted by the Duffer Brothers.
Derek's character evolved from a stereotypical bully to a more compelling character.
The Duffer Brothers increased Jake's role gradually throughout the season.
Noah Schnapp compared doing stunts with Jake to feeling like Tom Cruise.
- Who
- Noah Schnapp and Jake
- What
- Noah Schnapp praises Jake's performance in Stranger Things 5
- When
- During the filming of Stranger Things 5
- Where
- On the set of Stranger Things 5
- Why
- Jake's charm and humor led to an expanded role
- Actor
- Noah Schnapp
- Character
- Will Byers
- Co-star
- Jake
- Role
- Derek
- Show
- Stranger Things 5
- Directors
- Duffer Brothers
- Jake's Role Expansion
- Due to his charm and humor
- Jake's Character Arc
- From bully to more compelling character