Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Sadie Sink Emotional Over 'Running Up That Hill'
Sadie Sink, who plays Max in Stranger Things, says she feels very emotional when she hears the song 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush.
This song became famous because of her character in the show's fourth season.
Even though she doesn't listen to it on her own, she still likes the song and it reminds her of her time filming the show.
She also missed acting with her co-star Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas, because her character was trapped in a dreamscape and couldn't be with him as much.
She found it weird to go back to the set and film scenes with the song again, but she understands it's part of her character's story.
Sadie Sink feels emotional when hearing 'Running Up That Hill' due to its connection to her character Max Mayfield in Stranger Things.
She doesn't listen to the song voluntarily but appreciates it and the memories it brings.
Filming scenes with the song again was weird for her, especially after the song became popular.
She missed acting with Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) as her character was trapped in a dreamscape.
Max and Lucas are still connected in the show, even when they can't be together.
- Who
- Sadie Sink (actress) and Max Mayfield (character)
- What
- Sadie Sink's emotional connection to 'Running Up That Hill'
- When
- During the filming of Stranger Things season 4 and interviews in 2026
- Where
- On the set of Stranger Things and in interviews
- Why
- The song is strongly tied to her character's experiences and memories from the show
- Actress
- Sadie Sink
- Character
- Max Mayfield
- Song
- Running Up That Hill
- Artist
- Kate Bush
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Season
- 4
- Age Difference
- 5 years
- Location
- Camazotz (dreamscape)