Put your hand up if you're currently watching Stranger Things season five. Yep, that's what we thought.

We're all more than a little bit obsessed with the drama of the new season. Especially the twists and turns emerging now that Holly Wheeler, Mike and Nancy's sister, is more central to the plot and key to understanding Vecna's latest plot due to her connection with Mr Whatsit.

However, we couldn't help but notice...Holly is looking pretty different this season! Turns out, the role was recast, which means our eyes aren't playing tricks on us.

To find out about why she was recast, and who is currently playing her, keep scrolling.

Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things?

Originally, Holly was played by the twins Anniston and Tinsley Price, going all the way back to 2016. Currently, the twins are 13.

However, the role was recast for the current season as Holly was given a more central role in the series and an actress who could take on a more heavy plotline was needed.

Talking about Holly's new role, Ross Duffer told Deadline: "As we just broke Season five, we realised that Holly playing a larger role, that’s really when the season started to take shape."

"What we really wanted to do, and what that scene with her and Mike is talking about is, obviously our cast is older now, but we wanted to bring back the show full circle to Season one," he added. "And to really do that, we needed kids in there again, so it felt like the best way to do that was through Holly."

Who is Nell Fisher?

Nell Fisher is an actress, who was born on 2nd November 2011, making her 14 years old.

Her father is from New Zealand, her mum is English, and she was born in London.

She has appeared in 2022's Northspur, the TV series My Life is Murder, and 2023's Evil Dead Rise as Kassie.

Her other credits include Choose Love and Bookworm.

How old is Holly Wheeler in season 5

In season five, Holly is around nine to 10 years old.

When filming, Nell was around 12 or 13 years old, making her a bit older than her character.

However, fans have pointed out that Holly is thought to have been born in 1980 in the show, making her seven at the point of action in season five, which is set in 1987.

So, there you have it!