Hollywood’s next generation began taking shape long ago, and fans now appear to have made their picks. One rising star, they believe, is gaining traction with acclaimed roles beyond the streaming platform that debuted her; another, they say, seems stalled in familiar territory. Recent chatter surrounding two Stranger Things powerhouses, Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown, has drawn ample attention, with opinions heating up online, putting them in a race for relevance in the industry, despite them never asking for it.

The conversation, for those unversed, ignited after it was confirmed on Friday, July 18, that Sadie Sink’s Tony-nominated Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain will be adapted into a movie, with the young star executive producing the venture. Universal has picked up the screen rights to the stage endeavor, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Notably, though, Millie Bobby Brown is not without production credits, as she has not only acted in but also produced some of her recent works, including Damsel and the Enola Holmes series.

Fans began hailing Sink’s upcoming project as an executive producer as a major leap, calling it proof of her artistic growth. Many saw it as a bold move that sets her apart from her peers. In contrast, they appeared to disregard Brown’s accomplishments in the same capacity. The actress has not only explored that space of film and show making before, but is also poised to continue it in the future by producing her upcoming film, Just Picture It. 

The spotlight is shifting, according to fans, with Sadie Sink taking over Millie Bobby Brown in the Tinseltown race.

Sadie Sink branches out, while netizens wonder if Millie Bobby Brown is playing it too safe

As an X account on the aforementioned date pointed out, how Sadie Sink’s bold career moves have impressed them while Millie Bobby Brown appears stuck in a Netflix loop, users of the microblogging platform joined the conversation, most of them agreeing with the narrative. “Sadie is picking scripts while Millie is picking crumbs,” one said, while another sounded off, “Millie does it for money, that is why.” A third person, meanwhile, added against the British star, “She got comfortable real quick after a few big roles”.

Well, not all comments were against Millie Bobby Brown, as one claimed she “will make more money” from her Netflix projects than Sadie Sink will make with her films, prompting others to unanimously voice how there is absolutely no need to compare the two actresses. “Just appreciate. They are doing okay for themselves,” one added.

It is noteworthy that while Sadie Sink is expanding her horizons within showbiz, Millie Bobby Brown has done the same while also pushing her limits with her entrepreneurial venture, Florence by Mills, which recently dropped its summer collection. That substantiates the latter fans’ comments above, saying the comparison between her and her Stranger Things co-star is starkly lopsided. Will the fans stop with their comparisons, though? Well, only time will tell. For now, Sink’s name appears to hold more weight among them than Brown’s.

What are your thoughts on fans fighting over Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown’s relevance in Hollywood? Let us know in the comments!