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Jamie Campbell Bower reveals the one thing he wanted changing about Vecna

Jamie Campbell Bower loved playing Vecna in Stranger Things but there was one thing about the character he wanted to change.

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Jared Leto's unreal Skeletor transformation for 'Masters of the Universe' only took '15 minutes' (interview)

'He was a joy to work with on set, he really was. He was a lot of fun and there was this charismatic presence every day.'

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Jamie Campbell Bower worked almost 24 hours in a row for Stranger Things season 4

Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower had to spent almost 24 hours on set to play Vecna in season 4.

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'Stranger Things' Season 5: Vecna 2.0 Revealed — Why the Villain Got a 'Snatched' New Look

At the end of 'Stranger Things' Season 4, Vecna was 'defeated' by Nancy, Robin, and Steve. In Season 5, however, he returns with an even more terrifying and grotesque new look—so much so that some fans have jokingly claimed he's been 'snatched'.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Releases Today: Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals What the 'Goo' Covering Vecna Is

Stranger Things Season 5 releases today, 26 November 2025, and Jamie Campbell Bower's revelation about the 'goo' that covers his character Vecna to make him extra spooky and fitting for the Upside Down is swiftly sliding across the internet to go viral—thanks to its extra slimy, slippery effect.

International Business Times UK

‘Oh God no, Dad!’ The makers of TV’s most terrifying monsters reveal their repulsive secrets

As Alien: Earth hits the small screen with promises of creatures even scarier than the slathering xenomorphs, SFX experts tell us how they made Stranger Things, The Last of Us and more so horrifying

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Stranger Things star admits ‘dead serious’ struggle from filming scenes

‘It f***s me up,’ he said

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Stranger Things star spoke to therapist about one issue with Netflix series

‘It f***s me up – I’m dead serious,’ actor said

The Independent UK

The Last of Us: Man who played episode 5’s monstrous Bloater says character ‘seems to be a bit of a sex icon’

‘I’ve had people sending me love messages,’ performer who played Bloater said

The Independent UK

The Last of Us: Man who played episode 5’s monstrous Bloater says character ‘seems to be a bit of a sex icon’

‘I’ve had people sending me love messages,’ performer who played Bloater said

The Independent UK

Stranger Things: This new character took inspiration from an iconic Game of Thrones character

‘For season four they were after an iconic villain,’ Stranger Things’ makeup designer said

The Independent UK

Stranger Things 4: Special effects designer Barrie Gower shares what went into the making of Vecna

“They were looking to create a new iconic villain for the new season”

Evening Standard

Here’s why Stranger Things' Vecna reminds you of Game of Thrones' Night King

Barrie Gower and his BGFX team have slathered on eight hours' worth of make-up on some of your favorite pop culture monsters, including Zombie Strange and Vecna from 'Stranger Things.'

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