[3RIVRS]

I know they THINK they need a gay hero, but making Steve an unrealistically “woke” teenager in 1985 Indiana was a stretch. Also, while we routinely see mixed race couples today I doubt a Midwest town of 30k would have been as accepting. Especially since we know Max’s dad is supposed to be a first class A-Hole.
It also look like they are setting up Will as gay since he “doesn’t like girls.”

[TexasGunLover]

It also look like they are setting up Will as gay since he “doesn’t like girls.”

The actor that plays Will said that wasn't it, but that since he had been in the upside-down, he just wanted to get back to pre-dating life with his friends (games, etc).

I believe that was setting up that he's behind the rest of them maturity wise, not that he was gay.