Holly Wheeler AKA Holly the Wise has officially joined the party after she became intertwined in a new twist by Vecna. And now things are getting heated as she finds herself with some surprising new allies in Stranger Things 5. While we have only hear of her until now, she's not playing a major role in the show's final season. So who exactly is she and what else can we expect from her?
Here's everything you need to know about Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things 5.
Who is Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5?
Holly Wheeler is none other than Mike and Nancy's younger sister and the third child of Ted and Karen. She is very quiet and often keeps to herself, although, she has discovered a brand new imaginary friend, Mr. Whatsit, that she has been talking to recently after everything that went down in Hawkins in season 4.
She is obsessed with A Wrinkle in Time and is often seen with her favorite book on her. After some time, Mr. Whatsit is able to convince her that she is in danger from the monsters and the only way she could be safe is if she goes with him. When she tells Mike of her fear of monsters, he presents her with a Dungeons & Dragons character that he framed around her: Holly the Heroic.
It is later revealed that Mr. Whatsit is actually an alias of Vecna/Henry to try to lure children into the upside down to help continue his plan.
When a Demogorgon comes and targets the Wheeler home, her mother tries to protect her. However, after Karen is brutally attacked, Holly is taken away where she becomes a part of Vecna's hive mind. Stuck in there, she becomes connected to Henry's memories where she finds herself with none other than Henry himself and is told to not leave his home as he tries to get others to join them.
After hearing a suspicious knock on the door, Holly discovers a note in mailbox that asks her to meet with the writer in a specific spot. Thinking it's Henry asking for her help, she goes to the spot, only to discover Max who reveals she's actually alive but stuck in Henry's memories.
Max explains everything that has happened to her and recruits Holly to help take down Henry/Vecna once and for all.
Who plays Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things 5?
Holly is played by British-New Zealand actress Nell Fisher, who took over the role in this brand-new season. The actress recently also starred in the horror film Evil Dead Rise and the Netflix romance film Choose Love.
