Sadie Sink sat down for a candid interview with Glamour and described the emotions she felt on her last day filming Stranger Things. She said the experience was “horrible” and “awful” because the cast and crew were truly grieving the end of a chapter that shaped their lives.
Why the Goodbye Felt Like Losing a Childhood
Sink explained that the show felt like a second family. She said, “We are connected on many levels and we share a singular experience. Saying goodbye felt like saying goodbye to your childhood.” The actors had spent years growing up together on set, so the farewell carried more weight than a typical high school graduation.
Max’s Story and What Comes Next
Fans saw Max Mayfield in a fragile state at the end of Season 4. Sink teased that Max’s next steps will be “very unexpected” and will answer lingering questions. She promised that the new arc stays true to Max while delivering fresh surprises for viewers.
Creative Freedom and Trust in the Duffer Brothers
When asked about shaping Max’s ending, Sink noted that the Duffer brothers always welcome ideas from their actors. However, she added that she never pushed to change the script. “I trust Matt and Ross,” she said, “they have watched me grow and know where I am needed best. I have loved what they gave Max and it feels right.”
Emotions After Saying Goodbye
Even after filming wrapped, Sink said she still feels a tug of sadness. She clarified that she was not crying because the role ended, but because she had lived with Max for so long. “It felt less like a goodbye to Max and more like a goodbye to the show,” she explained.
What to Expect From Stranger Things Season 5
Netflix will debut the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 on November 26. The season will be split into two volumes, with three more episodes arriving on Christmas Day and the series finale set for December 31. Fans can look forward to seeing how Max fits into the final showdown and how the story ties up the beloved series.
Sink’s honest reflections give fans a deeper look at the emotional weight behind the final production days. Her words remind us that the show was more than a job; it was a shared journey that will stay with the cast forever.
Source: The Wrap
