The release of Stranger Things season 5, volume 1, on November 26, had viewers glued to their screens, dissecting all the new twists and turns in the Upside Down. As the story unfolded, old mysteries collided with new dangers, and the spotlight shifted in unexpected ways.

Behind the scenes, the Netflix offering’s cast had been working hard on bringing the moments to life, and a table read for the season started it all. Recently, one particular segment from the reading revealed the exact moment when the Hawkins staples learned that Will Byers would become the linchpin of this installment.

The clip has now gone viral, with not only the cast’s reaction to the development taking the spotlight but also fans’.

The Stranger Things cast received a thrilling surprise when creator Matt Duffer revealed in a script reading that Will Byers would gain special powers in the final season, becoming the ultimate hero. A now-viral 1-minute-35-second clip on X captures the cast’s raw reactions to the same.

Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, along with Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, and Jamie Campbell Bower, could not hide their excitement. From wide-eyed disbelief to bursts of laughter, the footage perfectly captured the cast’s unfiltered joy.

During the reading, Matt Duffer detailed Will’s powers and the physical toll of fighting Demogorgons, including a bloody nose.

Millie Bobby Brown playfully teased Schnapp, saying, “Now you get to deal with that bloody nose." 

The video highlighted their camaraderie, showing how close-knit the cast remains even after years of filming. Fans are now reacting to the same footage, and their responses mirror those involved with the beloved show.

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From appreciating the twist to revealing that Will getting powers gave them chills, Stranger Things fans did not hold back their emotions concerning the final moments of the latest volume.

X went wild as soon as the Stranger Things table read clip surfaced. The platform erupted with excitement, with many recalling how they got “FULL BODY SHIVERS” when they witnessed the development on 26th November. Viewers related to Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp’s reactions, echoing the same stunned energy as they watched for the first time. From joyous disbelief to playful excitement, fans bared it all when reacting to the clip.

Some, meanwhile, also took note of Sadie Sink, posting a snap of her underwhelmed reaction, claiming Max is jealous of Will’s powers. Jamie Campbell Bower’s scrunched face at one point also did not skip fans' eyes, as one claimed Vecna knows he is now cooked.

With the table read clip giving fans a second glimpse of Will’s surprising rise, the excitement around Stranger Things is palpable. The cast’s genuine reactions only amplified the buzz, proving once again why Hawkins continues to captivate. As fans process this shocking twist, all eyes are now on volume 2, just around the corner, promising even more jaw-dropping moments.

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What do you think of the cast and fans reacting to Will getting powers? Let us know in the comments.