Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Noah Schnapp: Will-Vecna Arc in Stranger Things 5 Mirrors Harry-Voldemort Dynamic
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in Stranger Things, says Will's story in season 5 is similar to Harry Potter's.
Just like Harry and Voldemort, Will and Vecna have a special connection.
Will was taken by Vecna in the first season, and this created a strong bond.
Will can see through Vecna's eyes and even use some of his powers.
Noah watched the Harry Potter movies to understand this better.
In the show, Will is not as strong as Vecna, but he finds his own power inside himself.
Fans think this is like Harry's journey, where he overcomes his fears and defeats Voldemort.
Will's story is about facing his fears and becoming stronger.
Noah Schnapp reveals Will Byers' arc in Stranger Things 5 mirrors Harry Potter-Voldemort dynamic.
Will's psychic connection with Vecna began during his season one abduction.
Schnapp rewatched Harry Potter films to prepare for the role, noting parallels between Will-Vecna and Harry-Voldemort.
Will's evolution mirrors Harry's, with both characters overcoming their villains through inner strength.
Fans have noted the similarities, calling Will's arc a 'dark mirror' to Harry Potter's journey.
- Who
- Noah Schnapp, actor playing Will Byers in Stranger Things
- What
- Will Byers' arc in Stranger Things 5 mirrors Harry Potter-Voldemort dynamic
- When
- During preparation for Stranger Things 5 and in the series' Volume 1 finale
- Where
- Hawkins, the setting of Stranger Things
- Why
- To draw parallels between Will and Vecna's relationship and Harry and Voldemort's
- Actor
- Noah Schnapp
- Character
- Will Byers
- Villain
- Vecna
- Series
- Stranger Things
- Season
- 5
- Inspiration
- Harry Potter-Voldemort storyline
- Connection
- Psychic bond
- Key Parallel
- Underdog empowered by inner strength