Holly Wheeler: From Minor Character to Key Plot of Stranger Things Season 5!

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The character of Holly Wheeler, the youngest sister of Mike and Nancy Wheeler, will take on a much more significant role in Stranger Things Season 5.

Young actress Nell Fisher is now trusted to play the more mature Holly.

Her now more prominent presence is expected to be key in unraveling Hawkins' final mystery and countering the threat from the Upside Down.

Although Holly only became the center of attention in Season 5, Stranger Things' Holly actually showed signs of sensitivity to the Upside Down phenomenon from the beginning.

In Season 1, she was the first to notice the flickering lights in Will's room and glimpsed a monster, a moment that alluded to the film Poltergeist.

She was also the first to see the light signals that Will later used to communicate, demonstrating her keen intuition.

In Season 3, Holly also noticed the trees moving as the Mind Flayer passed through the woods, while others were distracted by fireworks.

Throughout Season 4, Holly was seen playing with her Lite-Brite, a device her brother and his friends later used to communicate between the real world and the Upside Down.

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Holly Wheeler's Role Transformation

Since her appearance in the first season, Holly Wheeler has often been a supporting character, often seen in the background.

However, in Stranger Things Season 5, her role has dramatically increased, making her a central element in the plot.

The role of Holly in Stranger Things is now played by Nell Fisher, a 13-year-old actress from London, England.

Fisher, known for her roles in Evil Dead: Rise and Bookworm, brings more mature acting experience to the character of Holly.

This casting change is significant because Holly was previously played by twins Ainsley and Tinsley Price as toddlers.

As the character grew and the story became more complex, the Duffer Brothers decided to feature an older Holly portrayed by a single actress.

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Holly Wheeler's Age

In Stranger Things Season 5, Holly Wheeler's age is confirmed to be between nine and ten years old.

This information is revealed through a conversation about her classmates' ages in Episode 4, providing a clearer picture of her life stage.

Chronologically, if Holly was three years old in Season 1 (1983), and Season 5 is set in 1987, she should be around seven.

However, the series intentionally presents Holly slightly older than her canonical age.

With more maturity, her character could be involved in more complex situations and have more meaningful interactions with other characters.

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Holly's Involvement in the Mystery of Vecna and "Mr. Whatsit"

The plot of Stranger Things Season 5 intensifies with Holly's abduction by the Demogorgon, which triggers a massive rescue effort by the Hawkins crew.

Episode 2 of Season 5 is even titled "The Disappearance of Holly Wheeler," emphasizing its centrality.This kidnapping was no random incident, but rather part of Vecna's strategy.

Vecna didn't target Holly in Stranger Things for revenge, but rather used the Upside Down creatures to open a portal and transport children to another dimension to infect them, similar to what happened to Will in Season 1.

Vecna explains that he needs the children for his plan, and Holly, while not considered "special," is seen as weak, easily destroyed, and controlled.

Furthermore, Season 5 introduces Holly's imaginary friend, "Mr. Whatsit," inspired by the book A Wrinkle in Time.

This "Mr. Whatsit" character is predicted to play a significant and sinister role in the storyline, adding a layer of mystery to Holly's involvement.