Sadie Sink opens up about her highly anticipated return of Max Mayfield for the final season of Stranger Things and shares insight into her character’s epic comeback after the dramatic Season 4 cliffhanger. In a recent interview, the star emphasizes how key the role of Max will be opposite newcomers and intense plot developments. The buzz is spoiling everything from what will happen to Max in the face of those Vecna confrontations.
Max has remained in a coma since her sacrificial stand against Vecna, so fans are certain to be anxious for her recovery arc in Stranger Things Season 5. Sink verified that she is very much involved, even teasing physical scenes of running, which is a signal of resilience and major screen time. The Duffer Brothers contrived an ending aptly, with relationships-in particular, Max’s with Lucas-getting a significant focus.
Sink recalls the tearful last day on set, calling it “crazy to say goodbye to your childhood,” following eight years on the show. She would often fall asleep during coma scenes, adding authenticity to Max’s vulnerable state. Paired with emotional growth opposite Vecna actor Jamie Campbell Bower, Season 5 promises gripping character journeys.
