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AMAI am Peyton Wich, AKA "The Bully" on Stanger Things AMA (self.StrangerThings)

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My name is Peyton Wich and I played Troy in Stranger Things. If you would like to see a softer side of me, you can check me out in the small role of Young Bobby in the movie Same Kind of Different as Me which will be released in February 2017. Stay tuned for more things to come in the future.

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[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 41 points42 points  (2 children)

Since your role wasn't directly involved with Will, his mom or the ending, how aware were you of the scale of the show? Were you filled in on the larger context of what was happening or was it more secretive until you watched the show yourself?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 75 points76 points  (1 child)

I had most of the scripts so I knew what direction it was heading but there is only so much you can get off of paper. It is the actors and production that make the story go.

[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the answers! Really appreciate you stopping in!

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Ok guys, I have had a great time doing this. I appreciate all the questions. If you have a minute please follow me on twitter at @PeytonWich, Instagram _peyton_w, and Facebook Peyton Wich. Have a great day!

[–]CelekayPromise? 32 points33 points  (1 child)

Hey Peyton, thanks for the AMA! Did you have a show-marathon when the series hit Netflix on the 15th? Or did you wait to watch it with family/friends? I mean, I ~may~ have watched the show 3 times already, so I wouldn't blame you for not waiting for anyone. :P

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

My family and I had a marathon. The best way to watch it!

[–]MrSmoothBalls 35 points36 points  (5 children)

During the scenes where El uses her power on you, did you just mime those scenes or did they use some sort of CGI?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 90 points91 points  (4 children)

There was no CGI, it was all acting

[–]BarryBadrinath1 53 points54 points  (2 children)

So that was real pee trickling down your leg? I respect your dedication to your craft.

[–]Jaksuhn 6 points7 points  (1 child)

He answered down below that it wasn't.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

r/woooosh

[–]tygrebryte011 27 points28 points  (2 children)

Hey Peyton. What are you reading right now?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 127 points128 points  (1 child)

Your question. :)

[–][deleted] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

What a sassafras

[–]BeastsOfSkyrim22333Demogorgon 28 points29 points  (3 children)

Who's your favorite character?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 114 points115 points  (2 children)

Dustin

[–]_Bubba_Ho-Tep_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Of course

[–]Dustin- 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Aww thank you

[–]JrfriskEggo 22 points23 points  (4 children)

Hey Peyton Wich Thanks for taking time to do this ama, My question is who is your favorite character/ favorite scene to film Thanks

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 44 points45 points  (3 children)

The knife scene in episode 6 was the most fun for me.

[–]JrfriskEggo 10 points11 points  (1 child)

Ohh cool also is there any indication that you will be in season 2?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Since season is not confirmed at this point, I really have no idea. But I sure hope so!

[–]omgursh 14 points15 points  (2 children)

Favorite topping on pizza?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 47 points48 points  (1 child)

bacon

[–]schoolairplane 40 points41 points  (0 children)

This kid is a patriot.

[–]Dark_Saint[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

The AMA is now over. I like to thank Peyton and his team for taking the time to answer all our questions.

[–]Insomniac199Pretty....good 13 points14 points  (2 children)

Hey Peyton! Thanks for doing this. You did really well as Troy. I hated you so much. What character in the show do you think you are most similar to in personality?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 29 points30 points  (1 child)

I would say I am similar to Lucas in real life

[–]Insomniac199Pretty....good 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's cool. Thanks man.

[–]r2crumble 10 points11 points  (2 children)

Hey Peyton! I saw that you were using Adidas shoes in the premiere of Stranger Things. Do you know the exact model/detail for these shoes? :D All the best for you!

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 19 points20 points  (1 child)

Not really sure but I got them at Pac Sun

[–]r2crumble 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay cool!!

[–]SebianotiEl 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Did you audition for Troy or one of the other characters?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you don't know who you are auditioning for. They got it right though!

[–]MoshiMinecraftDustin 21 points22 points  (2 children)

I think the question everyone wants the answer to is...

Did you actually have to pee yourself? And if yes was it embarrassing to do it infront of so many people?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

No, but yes it was still embarrassing.

[–]JrfriskEggo 8 points9 points  (1 child)

What other films have you acted in that you would recommend?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

All of them! Impact Earth, The Hole (Short), Digger (Not out yet), Same Kind of Different as Me (February 2017), The Opera Game (No Release date yet)

[–]pennywisesgrin 9 points10 points  (1 child)

Hi Peyton! Thank you for doing this AMA! I was wondering, during filming do you and the other young cast members goof of together, or do you keep your distance to preserve Troy's hate for their group.

Thank you and I can't wait for season 2!

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We have a great time together both on and off set. Great friends!

[–]MrSmoothBalls 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Do you have a favorite 80's movie? and did you base your character off anyone?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Rocky! but no, i didn't base my character on anyone.

[–]Ritster21 5 points6 points  (4 children)

Frogface, Midnight, and Toothless. All cruel nicknames given by Troy. But what nickname would Troy call Will?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 24 points25 points  (3 children)

Peanut! :))

[–]benimolmcan 6 points7 points  (2 children)

But what nickname would Troy call Troy?

[–]kntutt 4 points5 points  (1 child)

if you had to be one character other than Troy, who would it be and why?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Chief Hopper but I think I am too young! lol Maybe one day when he retires!

[–]Ritster21 5 points6 points  (1 child)

What's your shoe size?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

9 1/2

[–]elsnotdedFlair Creator 4 points5 points  (1 child)

What color shirt do you have on?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Red

[–]tygrebryte011 3 points4 points  (4 children)

Are there questions you have about "what happened" in the series that you don't know the answers to?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 11 points12 points  (3 children)

Absolutely, there are many unanswered questions which is why we need a season 2!

[–]tygrebryte011 5 points6 points  (2 children)

What is the most intersting to you?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 28 points29 points  (1 child)

Whats up with Hopper!

[–]tygrebryte011 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right on! That's a good one! Thanks.

[–]josieconway 3 points4 points  (2 children)

if you could be any other character on stranger things, who would if be?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 15 points16 points  (1 child)

I think casting and the directors got it right.

[–]tygrebryte011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gracious!

[–]laylamalaika 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Yo Peyton, so what's your favourite video game?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

GTA 5

[–]manoftroy47 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You play on Xbox? I'd love to game it up with you

[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Have you been recognized in public now that Stranger Things is such a huge hit?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not that I am aware of. Of course, maybe they think I am really mean.

[–]leggomyeleveno 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Good afternoon Peyton! I was wondering, if Troy had to face off against the monster do you think he'd perish like Barb or end up a walking slug factory like Will?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think Troy could take him out!

[–]josieconway 6 points7 points  (1 child)

when is your birthday? :) mine is 01/13/03

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

5/11/03

[–]Schroedingersbat 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Waffles or pancakes?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 13 points14 points  (2 children)

Waffles

[–]jopoheath 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Eggos?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

of course. blueberry

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

What would you like to happen to Troy in season 2? You were awesome on the show btw!

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Thank you! hopefully I can be a little nicer but still use my bad side to help fight against the real bad guys. Are we sure who the real bad guys are yet?

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer!

[–]Mainmeowmix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello Peyton, what was the audition process like, and how did you get involved? Also what was your favorite thing about being on set with the cast? Edit: Clarity

[–]maddieisdyingoverst 2 points3 points  (1 child)

how tall are you?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

5'4"

[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 2 points3 points  (1 child)

What's your favorite and least favorite part of being an actor at your age?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My favorite is being on set working. I love what I do! My least favorite is having to go to school on set! :)

[–]baidya007 2 points3 points  (1 child)

What age did you start acting?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

9

[–]josieconway 2 points3 points  (1 child)

what's your fav tv show? besides stranger things ;)

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Walking Dead!

[–]spidey2623Eggo 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Who is your favorite superhero?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Batman

[–]DBobaUnchained501Benny 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I heard from Gaten or Caleb in an interview that Winona hangs around on set sometimes after scenes to play/talk with the kids. If you did interact with her, how was it like to be around a former child actress like herself and did you get any tips from her? If not, how was "livin' in the 80s" like ?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn't have any scenes with her so we were not usually on set together. But that is awesome.

[–]dvivoni011 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Hi Peyton, thank you very much for this AMA! :)
I wanted to ask what was your favorite moment in season 1 of Stranger Things (whether your character, Troy, was in this moment or not), and why?
In addition, do you think a redemption arc for Troy is possible, and why? I'm not asking for a season 2 spoiler, just for your honest opinion.
If you don't have time to answer both, pick your favorite and answer it. Thank you very much in advanced! You portrayed your character, Troy, very well - you are very talented and I'm looking forward to see your future work as an actor :)

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 10 points11 points  (2 children)

When Hopper broke into the lab the first time. A person can always be redeemed so it is possible.

[–]dvivoni011 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thank you very much for answering :) I would personally love to see Troy redeeming himself on season 2 and joining the group.

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We shall see!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Hey, Thanks for the AMA! What would you say is your favorite 80s movie, and what movies did you perhaps rewatch to prepare for the role?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Rocky! I didn't watch other movies in preparation. I wanted the performance to be mine and also be open to take direction from the directors.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer!!

[–]DJBent 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What do you think of the demerit that coach gonczi gave us?😂😂

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was just wrong!

[–]timeimpCoffee 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Hey Peyton - thanks for the AMA?

What sort of hobbies / interests are you currently into at the moment? Any talents we should know about?

Also - if you've been overseas, which place is your favourite. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I enjoy drawing, playing video games, and exploring in the woods. I have not been overseas, maybe one day. And we must all take time to binge Netflix!

[–]timeimpCoffee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking time to binge Netlix Something everyone can agree on.

Which video games you into?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Who was your favorite child actor/actress to work with? Adult?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All of the child actors on Stranger Things were outstanding to work with, it was so much fun. I would have to say David Harbour because he is a great actor and it is always to nice to learn from someone like that.

[–]spidey2623Eggo 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What other actors on the show would you have liked to perform with?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All of them. The cast is awesome.

[–]lexiimang 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Hi Peytonnnn!!!!!!!! Okkkk 😂 my question is... What eggo flavor do you like better the regular homestlye ones or blueberry?😊

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

blueberry!

[–]maddieisdyingoverst 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Did you try out for a different role? or did you want to play a bad character?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you are not exactly sure what role you are auditioning for.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Stranger Things is inspired by a lot of 80s movies. Did you watch any of these movies? If you did, which one was your favorite?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

No, I didn't watch them. But maybe I should! :)

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for answering! :) (I recommend watching Stand by Me)

[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 0 points1 point  (3 children)

How did they make it look like you peed your pants? As in, how was the effect actually done?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 7 points8 points  (2 children)

I can't give away all those movie making secrets. :) Lets just say they can be pretty creative

[–]FrozenNotesPretty....good 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks for the response! Some of the fun is in the mystery itself.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some say he actually peed himself... they just had to show him the monster :P

[–]MrSmoothBalls 0 points1 point  (1 child)

In Same Kind of Different as Me you are working with a lot of great actors, What was the experience like on set?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was only there for a short time but got to meet Renee Zellweger and Djimon Hounsou who were both extremely nice and the author of the book, Ron Hall. It was an amazing experience. I would like to tell Ms. Zellweger that I am sorry for dropping my lollipop on her foot!

[–]JrfriskEggo 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How long are you doing this ama for?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

30 more minutes

[–]str8ngerthingd 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Hey Peyton, was Troy the only character you auditioned for, if not, who else did you audition for?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you don't know what character you are auditioning for. I can say that my in person audition with the directors was for Troy.

[–]josieconway 0 points1 point  (1 child)

if you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be? :)

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Captain America Civil War

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Who do you think would make more money in a freak show? Midnight, Frogface, or Toothless?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Toothless (my good friend Gaten), he is just naturally entertaining and funny.

[–]pennywisesgrin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Hi Peyton! Who is your favorite author?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cant say that I really have one at this point.

[–]str8ngerthingd 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Are you ever going to come to Canada to meet your fans? 🇨🇦

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would love to but I am not sure. That would be great though.

[–]MnMDragoon 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What's your current favorite video game?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GTA 5

[–]maddieisdyingoverst 0 points1 point  (1 child)

is there any specific reason Netflix wouldn't give stranger things a season 2?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't think of one!

[–]ProfessorProspector 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What is your favourite scene in the show, with and without Troy?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

With Troy -- Knife Scene at the Quarry Without Troy -- Hopper breaking into the lab the first time and a close second would be when Dustin finds the chocolate pudding! lol

[–]ProfessorProspector 0 points1 point  (1 child)

If you had to change one thing about your character, what would you change?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 80s hair!

[–]Ritster21 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Is there some kind of bully requirements to play a bully on the show? Like you had to look "stronger" or actually be stronger than the other boys to make it look authentic?

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It just depends on what the directors want. Like for instance, James (Cade Jones) is much bigger than me but he was like my back up. So it just depends on what the people in charge have in mind.

[–]lexiimang 0 points1 point  (2 children)

When is your birthdayyy?🎉

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

5/11/03

[–]str8ngerthingd 0 points1 point  (1 child)

If I make an edit of you on Instagram, will you check it out later? @stranger_things15 is my insta!

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

of course

[–]josieconway 0 points1 point  (1 child)

out of the three, which is your favorite nickname, midnight, frog face, or toothless? 😂

[–]PeytonWichAMAVerified Cast Member[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

None, they are all mean

[–]Ritster21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much do you weigh?

[–]maddieisdyingoverst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for answering my questions! you are the best ily!!

[–]lexiimang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many group chats have you been in and your phone would not stop lagging?😂😬

[–]josieconway -1 points0 points  (0 children)

jancy or stancy? oh & what's your favorite fruit?

[–]DJBent -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂