Stranger Things was one of the biggest shows to be impacted by the writer’s strike and the actors' labor dispute. When the SAG-AFTRA strike concluded after 118 days, series star David Harbour said Netflix isn’t wasting any time getting work on the final season up and running. Viewers have had their share of questions about Season 5, which will be the show's last. With that, someone asked Harbour if Will Byers would get powers, and the Suicide Squad actor danced around the answer like a pro.
The final scene of Season 4 saw Will feeling his neck, as he was able to sense that Vecna (who we know a bit about) was still alive and lurking somewhere near. It's known that the character will be pivotal during the final episodes, and many have been forming theories in that regard. At Motor City Comic Con (via a post from @sapphicjopper on X), David Harbour answered a scintillating question from a young fan, who asked if Will would get powers. Here’s his cryptic answer:
