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Sadie Sink on Max's Mindscape in Stranger Things 5
27 Nov
Summary
- Sadie Sink's character Max is trapped in Vecna's mindscape.
- Camazotz, Vecna's prison, is named after a dark planet.
- Sink stars opposite 14-year-old Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler.
Sadie Sink's character, Max Mayfield, is currently confined to Vecna's "mindscape," a location the writers have dubbed Camazotz, referencing a dark planet. This psychological prison exists within Vecna's memories, while Max's physical body remains in a coma. Sink revealed she had to perform chemistry reads with Nell Fisher, who portrays Holly Wheeler, before fully understanding her character's predicament.
Sink, now 23, found working with the 14-year-old Fisher to be a full-circle moment, offering a new perspective on teen-kid dynamics. She noted the significance of Max's journey, particularly her struggle with past trauma and depression, and her developing alliance with Holly within this unusual setting.
The narrative explores Max's resourcefulness as she seeks escape, discovering Vecna's sinister plan requires twelve children to open gates to the Upside Down. Sink praised her co-star Caleb McLaughlin for his support during scenes where Max's body was moved while unconscious, reflecting on the character's unexpected hospital state.
