Lucas Charles Sinclair, [2] portrayed by Caleb McLaughlin, is a main character in Stranger Things; he is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line. He is the best friend of Mike …

Linda Hamilton, Nell Fisher, Alex Breaux, and Jake Connelly joined the main cast for the fifth season. This list includes the series' main cast, all guest stars deemed to have had recurring roles throughout …

Luke Ellison Kokotek is an American actor known for playing Young Will Byers in the 5th and final season of Stranger Things. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Mary Miles Harrelson, a teacher and …

Who is this talented young actor bringing a younger Will to life? Let’s dive into everything you need to know about Luke Kokotek, the rising star making his mark on Stranger Things 5.

Jan 5, 2026 · As for what is next, Luke is already moving forward. He recently wrapped filming on a movie where he plays the lead and even learned an entirely new fictional language for the role.

Nov 27, 2025 · Stranger Things season 5 has cast Luke Kokotek as young Will Byers in flashback scenes, while Noah Schnapp continues in his role. Here's everything you need to know about the …

Nov 26, 2025 · Luke Kokotek is credited as young Will. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) Fans will know this isn’t the first time CGI has been combined with a younger body double to provide us with a character’s...

Nov 27, 2025 · For the opening scene, 11-year-old Luke Kokotek served as the body double for Noah Schnapp, who plays Will. Deadline reported that the services of Weta FX were used to de-age …

Luke Ellison Kokotek (born February 4, 2014) is an American actor who portrayed young Will Byers in the fifth season of Stranger Things.

He gained international recognition playing Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–2025). He began his career playing young Simba in the Broadway musical The Lion King, and …