Holly Wheeler's role in Stranger Things season 5 has been recast with Nell Fisher for an expanded and more prominent character arc. Fisher's horror background and experience in prominent roles make her a suitable fit for Holly as the character evolves into a strong and brave figure. By recasting Holly and giving her a more significant role, the show is setting the stage for the youngest Wheeler sibling to step out of the background and become more involved in monster-fighting.

Ahead of Stranger Things' final season, the show has provided a sneak peak at whats to come, with an unexpected change in the Wheeler family. Stranger Things was one of the flagship shows for Netflix's original content when it first began streaming in 2016. However, five seasons later, with so many large gaps in production, the show is set to release the fifth and final season in 2025, almost 10 years later.