‘Stranger Things’ Actor Noah Schnapp Has the Same Side Gig as Billy Hargrove

Published 08/24/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

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Noah Schnapp has garnered a huge fan following by featuring in one of the most successful television series to date, Stranger Things. Noah enjoys a special connection with the viewers as they have seen his transformation from a teenager into a young adult through the course of four seasons. His character Will Byers in the supernatural series has won him a lot of accolades and love. 

Being part of such a successful television series, one can safely assume that Noah Schnapp wouldn’t have a shortage of money. Thus it is expected of the 17-year-old to spend his free time in leisure activities. However, he has been following in the footsteps of the Stranger Things bully and antagonist Billy Hargrove

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The connection between Noah and Billy Hargrove

In the third episode of season three of Stranger Things, Billy Hargrove works at a local swimming pool as a lifeguard. It seems that Schnapp has been too much impressed with the fictional character. Recently, in an interview with Flaunt, the actor made a shocking revelation about his ordinary job as a lifeguard.

Speaking about his summer plans, Noah Schnapp revealed that just like any other teenager, he also likes trying his hands at different activities. 

It’s kind of ‘just for fun thing. I’ve grown up with a normal life and normal friends and stuff outside of Stranger Things, so it’s kind of kept me grounded,” Noah mentioned. 

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Noah Schnapp takes inspiration from Millie Bobby Brown

Further, Noah Schnapp has also taken inspiration from his Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown. Instead of restricting himself to just acting, the 17-year-old has decided to try his hands in different fields. Notably, Noah has successfully taken admission to a high-profile university, The University of Pennsylvania, to study business.

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The Hollywood actor’s course choice was a surprise for many as he already has a flourished acting career. The fans expected Noah to study acting or take up any related field. Elaborating his opinion on the same, Schnapp added pursuing acting would have been repetitive for him.

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Just like Millie Bobby Brown, the Stranger Things star also wants to try something new with his schooling. It is heartwarming to see Noah trying to live his life like any other person his age. What are your thoughts about Noah Schnapp’s job as a lifeguard? Do let us know in the comments. 

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Sakshi Jain

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Sakshi Jain is an editor at Netflix Junkie with over three years of journalism experience. An information technology student by profession, Sakshi's love for movies and books inclined her toward a career in writing. Some of her favorite Netflix shows are The Crown, The Witcher, and Money Heist.

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