Nell Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 November 2011 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Parent | Laura Clarke (mother) |
Nell Fisher (born 2 November 2011) is a British-New Zealand actress. [1] She is known for her roles in the horror film Evil Dead Rise (2023) and the comedy Bookworm (2024). [2] In 2025, she began portraying Holly Wheeler in the fifth season of the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things . [3]
Fisher was born in London, England, on 2 November 2011. [1] Her father, Toby Fisher, is an environmental lawyer and former actor from New Zealand. [4] [5] [6] Her mother, Laura Clarke, is a British diplomat who served as high commissioner to New Zealand from 2018 to 2022. [7] [6] Fisher had an international upbringing and lived in New Zealand for four years during her childhood, where she began her acting career. [4] [6] She lived in South Africa, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom during her childhood. [7] She currently resides in North London. [8] Fisher studies several languages, including Russian, Ancient Greek, and Latin. [7]
Fisher began her professional acting career in 2022. [9] Her debut film role was as Tia in the New Zealand post-apocalyptic film Northspur. [1] During the same year, she appeared in two episodes of the television series My Life Is Murder . [9]
In 2023, Fisher gained recognition for her role in the horror film Evil Dead Rise . [10] She played the character Kassie. [1] The film's director, Lee Cronin, had Fisher use fake blood and vomit before filming to ensure she was comfortable with the horror elements. [1] Critics praised her performance in the film. [9] That same year, she appeared in the interactive romantic comedy Choose Love . [2]
In 2024, Fisher starred in the adventure comedy Bookworm . [11] She played Mildred, a precocious 12-year-old girl who goes on a camping trip with her estranged magician father, played by Elijah Wood. [12] [13] The film premiered at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival. [12]
Fisher joined the cast of Stranger Things for its fifth and final season with filming beginning in January 2024. [14] [6] She was cast as Holly Wheeler, the younger sister of main characters Mike Wheeler and Nancy Wheeler. [15] The role had previously been played by twins Anniston and Tinsley Price in seasons 1–4. [16] The show's creators, the Duffer brothers, recast the role because the character required a larger presence and more maturity for the final season's storyline. [17]
Fisher secured the role after a self-tape audition and a Zoom meeting with the show's creators. [7] She later performed a chemistry test in New York with actress Sadie Sink. [7] Fisher noted that her previous experience in Evil Dead Rise helped her secure the role in the science fiction horror series. [10]
In the fifth season, Fisher's character has a central storyline involving an interaction with the villain Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, who appears to her as a friendly figure she calls "Mr. Whatsit". [18] [6] The season explores her interactions with the villain Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower. [18] Fisher filmed scenes involving stunts, including an underwater sequence with actress Cara Buono. [19] She received advice from co-star Finn Wolfhard regarding navigating the industry as a young actor. [3] Behind-the-scenes photos of Fisher on set were released by Netflix to celebrate the season premiere. [20]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Northspur | Tia | [1] |
| 2023 | Evil Dead Rise | Kassie Bixler | [2] |
| Choose Love | Luisa | [2] | |
| 2024 | Bookworm | Mildred | [11] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | My Life Is Murder | Olive Crowe | 2 episodes [9] |
| 2025 | Stranger Things | Holly Wheeler | Main cast (Season 5) [8] |