‘Stranger Things’ Vecna AKA Jamie Campbell Bower Reflects on His ”incredible” Time on the Show but With a Catch

Published 11/23/2024, 10:36 PM EST

Stranger Things has been entertaining fans for almost a decade now. The cast of the show first broke through the stereotype that web series' cannot be generational television, shattering the glass ceiling as even as Season 5 approaches closer, the chokehold remains the same. A major contributor to this menacing grip, apart from the Duffer Brothers' genius, was Jamie Campbell Bower's Vecna.

The actor's take on the veiny monster right out of the nightmares was so lethal that it brought the others on set to tears. While he enjoyed this reign of terror, the actor reflects one reason why he would never take on such a role again.

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The grand Netflix series that redefined genres and set the standard for what a good Netflix is supposed to be maybe closing the chapter, but the chances that it might not be the last one are possible. However, Jamie Campbell Bower, while attending the 'Enter the Wizard World II' event with Tom Felton, stated that while he was grateful for the incredible journey, he would have to be paid "$100 Million per episode" to get back into that latex again.

When not scaring people out of their wits, Bower is known for his funny bone. Despite it being an obvious joke, there is nothing funny about his demands with the way Netflix is constantly shuffling up its budget to touch the skies.

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While it is clear for now that Jamie Campbell Bower is not returning to the series, fans had an array of reactions to the statement.

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From Millie Bobby Brown breaking into tears upon her first encounter with Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna to his look famously taking hours in order to be ready, becoming Vecna was one hell of a task. Owing to its impact and Jamie Campbell Bower's enigmatic personality, fans had developed a special connection with the audience, leading to them having split reactions about his $100 Million per episode demand.

The actor's statement about never wanting to get back into the Vecna latex again had fans wondering if he was done wrapping up the show.

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Bower has marked the end of his reign of terror with a trademark hilarious statement about the ballpark amount it would take for him to get into the suit again.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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