This would be undeniable if we say that Sadie Sink stole the thunder in the penultimate season of Stranger Things. Max Mayfield was the one who alerted other characters about the existence of the evil sorcerer, Vecna. This season become the breakthrough moment for this young actress when she remarkably portrayed all the emotions character carried inside her. From facing the death of her brother to dealing with the hardships of a broken home, she had to tackle so many things. And it wouldn’t be too much to say fans could literally feel the grief and trauma she was going through. Many wondered what brought so much confidence in the American star that she gave such an impeccable performance. But did you know her role in The Whale was the inspiration behind that magnificent contribution in season 4?

In November 2022, Sadie Sink sat down with Backstage to talk about the psychological drama The Whale and her fast-paced career. During the conversation, she stated that her role as an estranged teenage daughter gave her the chance of implementing Max’s grief in the most astounding way. The All Too Well star extremely tested the limits of her talent, which she never did before, and Sink was completely transformed by the moment she started shooting Stranger Things.

“There was a shift; something clicked. It gave me a level of confidence that has stuck with me since,” explained the 20-year-old. Moreover, she also opened up about how the character of Max has been a significant part of her life. The Fear Street star has worked on it for so many years that it keeps popping into her mind.

The Whale proved Sadie Sink is an unwavering talent

If you have already watched The Whale, which premiered in US theatres on 3 February 2023, you might be blown away by her performance. Even the Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser agrees with us on this one after he worked with her in this film. During his post-screening conversation with Parade at the Roxy Cinema in New York City, he talked about his talented co-star.

“Well Sadie Sink has, it turns out, an incredible performance, and I had a front-row seat to watch her win the game every day,” he remarked. The 54-year-old star was surprised by the rage that she embodied so maturely and approached the character skillfully.

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