Sadie Sink Gets Emotional Over Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill'

Sadie Sink shares that Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" evokes strong emotions due to its deep connection to her Stranger Things character, Max. She explains that while she doesn't listen to it voluntarily, she appreciates the song and isn't tired of it. Returning to film the iconic running scene felt surreal, especially after the song's global resurgence. Sink also expressed sadness over missing shared scenes with co-star Caleb McLaughlin, highlighting the heartbreaking yet enduring connection between their characters.

Key Points: Sadie Sink on the Emotional Power of Kate Bush's Song

  • Emotional connection to the song
  • Not tired of the hit track
  • Weird feeling filming the scene again
  • Missing on-screen chemistry with co-star
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Sadie Sink speaks up about her emotional reaction to Kate Bush

Sadie Sink reveals why hearing 'Running Up That Hill' stirs deep emotions, reflecting on its pivotal role in Stranger Things and her character's journey.

"It's very emotional now because it's so connected to the show. It always brings up these big feelings. - Sadie Sink"

Los Angeles, Jan 1

Hollywood actress Sadie Sink has shared that she feels "very emotional" when she hears Kate Bush's 'Running Up that Hill'.

The 22-year-old actress' 'Stranger Things' character Max Mayfield became synonymous with the 1985 classic track thanks to the fourth season of the show but she insisted she isn't "tired" of hearing the song now because she has so many memories attached to it, reports 'Female First UK'.

She told SFX magazine, "I'm still able to listen to it. I mean, I don't voluntarily, I'm not listening to it in my free time, but I actually think it's such a hit and it's a really good song, so I'm not tired of it, but it definitely is one of those songs that, when I listen to it, it's very emotional now because it's so connected to the show. It always brings up these big feelings".

Her on-screen boyfriend Lucas Sinclair tries to connect with her by playing Running up that Hill and she admitted it was "weird" to hear it again at first.

She said, "I remember being like, 'Are we really doing this again?' And we were on that set again, and I was in the same outfit I'd been in since I was 17 years old, and now I was 22, and I was just in the same clothes and in the red void. Obviously, it's different circumstances, different stakes, so it's a little bit different, and it doesn't have the same outcome in the end. But it was this moment of, 'Whoah, okay, we're really back here!' "Especially after the song had become what it did, to go back to that set and do the running again, I was like, 'Huh, this feels weird'".

As per 'Female First UK', while she appears unconscious, Max is trapped in Henry Creel/Vecna's dreamscape, Camazotz, and Sadie admitted she missed not sharing the screen with Caleb as much as previous seasons.

She said, "It's really sad in a way. I really missed getting to act with Caleb because, like, there were none of my familiar faces around me. It was hard at first. But Max and Lucas, it's heartbreaking, they're so connected still in so many ways, him playing the song for her and her hearing it, and then it going away, and them sensing each other's presence, relying on each other still, but actually not being able to be together".

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Rohit P
Interesting to hear the actor's perspective. In Bollywood, songs are often reused in sequels and it can feel repetitive for the actors too. But when a track becomes a global phenomenon like this, it must be a unique experience.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while I understand the emotional connection, the article feels a bit repetitive. We've heard a lot about this song and Stranger Things. Maybe focus more on her future projects? Just a thought.
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Sarah B
The part about wearing the same outfit from age 17 to 22 is so relatable! We all have that one piece of clothing that marks a time in our lives. It must have been surreal for her on set.
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Vikram M
Kate Bush got a whole new generation of fans because of this show. My daughter discovered the song because of Stranger Things and now she loves 80s music. Art connecting across decades is beautiful.
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Nisha Z
The bond between Max and Lucas was one of the best parts of the season. Sadie's right, it's heartbreaking when characters are separated but still connected. Great acting from both of them.

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