Noah Schnapp, the 19-year-old actor known for his role as Will Byers in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things,” reportedly found himself in hot water over the weekend. According to sources, Schnapp was ejected from a New York City nightclub early Saturday morning due to excessive intoxication.
Eyewitnesses at The Palace nightclub revealed that Schnapp was enjoying his night out but allegedly became a nuisance to other patrons. He was reportedly urging those who had paid for bottle service to join him and his friends for tequila shots. However, when they declined, citing his underage status, Schnapp’s demeanor reportedly shifted to anger.
The situation escalated to the point where security had to step in. Schnapp was described as “aggressively wasted,” leading to his removal from the club around 1:30 AM. Once outside, he was seen struggling to maintain his balance and eventually left the area around 2 AM.
Footage obtained by Page Six shows Schnapp in a visibly intoxicated state, sitting on a couch with his arm around a friend. In another clip, he is seen helping a friend sit down while a woman danced nearby. Despite the incident, Schnapp has not yet commented on the events of that night on social media.
This isn’t the first time Schnapp has found himself at the center of controversy. In 2020, he faced backlash for allegedly using a racial slur while singing along to a song, a claim he denied. In 2022, he was criticized by singer Doja Cat for sharing private messages in which she asked him to set her up with his co-star Joseph Quinn. Doja Cat expressed her disappointment, stating she had expected Schnapp to be more discreet.
Schnapp’s outspoken stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict also drew significant attention. In 2023, he shared a video featuring people with stickers reading “Zionism Is Sexy” and “Hamas Is Isis,” which sparked outrage. Schnapp, who is Jewish, was vocal about his support for Israel following a surprise attack by Hamas. He later clarified his position in a now-deleted TikTok video, emphasizing his desire for peace and security for all innocent people affected by the conflict.
Despite these controversies, Schnapp remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. His role in “Stranger Things” has garnered him a significant following, but incidents like these highlight the challenges young celebrities face in maintaining a positive public image.
As “Stranger Things” prepares to wrap up with its fifth and final season, fans are reminded of how much the show’s young stars have grown since its debut in 2016. Schnapp’s recent nightclub incident serves as a stark reminder of the pressures and scrutiny that come with fame, especially for young actors navigating their way through the public eye.
For now, Schnapp has chosen to remain silent on the matter, leaving fans and the public to speculate on the events of that night. Whether this incident will have any long-term impact on his career remains to be seen, but it certainly adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of Noah Schnapp’s life in the spotlight.
