Noah addresses 'Stranger Things' boycott

'Stranger Things' Star Says His, Opinion on Israel-Hamas War , Has Been 'Misconstrued'. 'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp took to social media to defend himself against criticism about his stance on the war between Israel and Hamas. 'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp took to social media to defend himself against criticism about his stance on the war between Israel and Hamas. NBC reports that Schnapp posted a video to TikTok telling his 32 million followers that his "thoughts and beliefs" have been "misconstrued.". According to Schnapp, he stands , "against any killing of any innocent people.". He added that he had "learned a lot" from conversations with Palestinian friends. Anyone with any ounce of humanity would hope for an end to the hostilities on both sides, Noah Schnapp, via TikTok. Anyone with any ounce of humanity would hope for an end to the hostilities on both sides, Noah Schnapp, via TikTok. In November, Schnapp drew criticism over a video that showed the 19-year-old actor at a restaurant with friends holding stickers that read "Zionism is Sexy" and "Hamas is ISIS.". In November, Schnapp drew criticism over a video that showed the 19-year-old actor at a restaurant with friends holding stickers that read "Zionism is Sexy" and "Hamas is ISIS.". Lauren Jauregui, of the musical group Fifth Harmony, was among those to criticize Schnapp's video, accusing him of , "an enjoyment of bloodshed, an enjoyment of death.". Lauren Jauregui, of the musical group Fifth Harmony, was among those to criticize Schnapp's video, accusing him of , "an enjoyment of bloodshed, an enjoyment of death.". In his January 15 response video, Schnapp called for more "understanding and compassion" from people online. We are all human and we are all the same, and we should all love each other for that and support each other and stand together, Noah Schnapp, via TikTok. On October 7, Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing over 1,0000 people and taking dozens of others hostage. Israel's retaliatory military offensive has killed over 24,000 people in Gaza and wounded an estimated 61,000 others.

Production for 'Stranger Things' season five begins amidst controversy over cast member Noah Schnapp's comments, leading to calls for a boycott. Netflix confirms...