Rise to Fame Before Stranger Things
Fisher's breakthrough came with Evil Dead Rise, where she played Kassie, a child facing demonic horror. Director Lee Cronin prepared her with fake blood and vomit to build comfort, praising her natural screen presence. Critics lauded her performance in the film, which grossed well and boosted her profile.[1]
In 2024, she starred as Mildred in Bookworm, a family comedy, and appeared in Choose Love as Luisa. These roles highlighted her range, from terror to humor, setting the stage for bigger projects like Stranger Things.[1][2]
Smaller TV spots, like Olive Crowe in My Life Is Murder (2022), honed her skills early. By 2025, at age 13 during filming, she was ready for Hollywood's spotlight.[1]
Portraying Holly Wheeler in Season 5
Holly Wheeler, sister to Mike and Nancy, steps into the foreground in the final season. Fisher’s Holly befriends Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who poses as 'Mr. Whatsit,' her imaginary friend. This leads to her kidnapping by a Demogorgon into a 'prison of memories,' linking to Max Mayfield.[1]
Episode 2, 'The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,' echoes the pilot's 'The Vanishing of Will Byers.' Fisher tackled stunts, including underwater scenes with Cara Buono, guided by co-stars Finn Wolfhard and Bower.[1]
Executive producer Shawn Levy noted the season centers on Holly to underscore vulnerability. Fisher drew from A Wrinkle in Time for her character's supernatural ties, adding depth to the Upside Down narrative.[1]
Impact and Fan Reaction in 2025
Since the November 26, 2025 release, Fisher's performance has trended globally. Fans praise her as Vecna's 'latest fixation,' bringing emotional weight to the finale across 8 episodes.[2][3]
The recast shocked some, but her maturity fits the storyline's demands. Wonderland Magazine highlighted her center-stage role, while interviews reveal her excitement joining the iconic cast.[3]
As Stranger Things wraps, Fisher's Holly cements her as a rising star, with IMDb buzz predicting more lead roles ahead.[2]