People of a certain age are about to feel very old when I write that Stand By Me will turn 40 next year. The coming-of-age film was a major influence for a generation, which may be why the cast isn’t actually waiting for the 40th anniversary to celebrate the film. With that, one of the film's lead actors, Jerry O'Connell celebrated by channeling his character in a major way.
Multiple Stand By Me screenings have already started and are set to continue into 2026. Not only is Jerry O’Connell involved but so are his co-stars, Wil Wheaton, and Corey Feldman. As part of these events, the trio appear on stage to talk about the film after everybody screens it. O’Connell posted a picture to Instagram from a recent show, and he was has dressed up as his character, Vern Tessio. Check him out in all his glory:
