'Stranger Things': Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals Secret To Playing Vecna

Jamie Campbell Bower joined "Stranger Things 4," and he turned into the most terrifying bad guy with a crazy twist as it was revealed that his character was Vecna, 001 and Henry. The 33-year-old British actor spoke with Access Hollywood about Vol. 2 and he said he created mood boards in order to understand the complexity of his character. Jamie also shared the process behind putting his costume and makeup on for over 8 hours, plus he revealed what his fight song would be against Vecna!
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'Stranger Things': Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals Secret To Playing Vecna
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[@mewgiah8057]

You can tell he's a real actor that truly cares about his art - rather than the money and fame. It's very rare to hear an actor talk this passionately, and go this in-depth into the process behind becoming a character. He's very similar to Joaquin Phoenix, in that he puts EVERYTHING into a role. It's just nice that Jamie is so generously open about his craft and how he approaches it. You don't get to hear this very often in interviews.

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

for me perfect in 2015

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

but all the time forget me

[@TJSaw]

This dude is a future Oscar winner. I’m calling it now. Insanely talented.

[@yutingchen3637]

Given that he is determined to dedicate himself to the film industry

[@vrindataparia6552]

He is so humble. Not a lot of people are this humble after delivering such a masterpiece. The entire cast is simply amazing. Kudos! Cannot wait for Season 5. 🙌🏻

[@cain524]

Everyone talks about Vecna's voice. But no one mentions that he also did a different voice for 001 as well. He did a kind of higher monotone voice for 001 that creates an interesting contrast between it and Vecna.

[@coopernat1]

Love hearing him talk about his process getting into character

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I was so glad that vecna didn't get killed off at the end of s4 because he's way too fascinating of a villain to be a one ,and done. Really looking forward to seeing more of him next season ,and jamir just seems like he really understands the character inside, and out. His performance this season were phenomenal.

[@safcjoe7062]

Every scene with him was so much fun, his voice, his mannerisms, his eyes as 001 in the lab, best actor this season.

[@thehypervigilant]

He can play Joker really well. That base in his voice is so heavy and he is so young.

[@jaimiemirella5003]

i wish the interviewer would engage more to his really rich and detailed responses rather than just “amazing” “that’s great” “that’s cool” “nice”…

[@sweeny845]

Totally second that

[@msgeen]

He's such an amazing actor. His presence in Stranger Things made this season so much better. ❤️

[@livingashtree1942]

Dude is a true artist.

[@lisamorrison2149]

Jamie Campbell Bower is such a great actor. I'm sure there will be many more roles in his future.

[@laonna300]

I LOVE how he describes bringing Vecna too life. Jamie puts his heart and soul into his work both acting and music. Inspirational and amazingly talented human being😊

[@christopherhussey3125]

How lovely that he's so very humble and shares recognition with his team. He's such a lovely man & tremendous actor!!!

[@TimmyJamesDafunnyMan]

He’d be perfect to play David Bowie in a biopic or even Mick Jagger

[@leaflover3497]

I agree. And he has an amazing speaking voice. I wonder if he can sing?

[@leannemiranda96]

@@leaflover3497 he was in a band for many years and now releases his own solo music. Check out Paralysed by him - he's got such a beautiful voice and that song will give you goosebumps 😭 He has also sung before even in film - Sweeny Todd - and is just supremely talented!

[@shadowseer07]

He was kinda born for it, wow.

[@witchingbrew3]

Hes played Mick jagged before for tv

[@TysheenOrane]

Omg. I agree.

[@paulinenel9754]

Jamie is such a beautiful person in every sense.

[@RIDDHI08_]

Damnnn he is so talented! He worked so hard, he nailed it and the vecna voice 🔥

[@melaniesenf7175]

It’s so adorable that he’s such a visual person. He’s gesturing so much

[@qessi93]

I love how commited he was to getting into his characters. Great actor, so down to earth and humble.

[@WildcardASMR]

I can 100% say that the Jamie hype is fair

[@estefaniazila]

I’m so happy for all the recognition he’s getting, he truly deserves it💕

[@minacapella8319]

He really nailed the role and his passion he's discussing here really shows through during his performances. I don't think anyone else would have been right for this role.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I'm so happy jamie is finally getting the recognition he deserves. I've waited for years for something like this, and I'm just so so happy for him thank you for this interview 🖤

[@LoganScottY]

I got mad respect to Jamie for not losing his mind with how many times he's had the question "What would your song be to protect you from Vecna?" lol

[@cass9229]

If we thought Vecna went crazy for max this season imagine what he’s gonna do to Will next 😩

[@kimberlyruiz3410]

The emoji got me thinking something else 😭💀

[@mirrrstery]

I am NOT ready!!!!

[@minaayasminn]

Will was the og target, I’m sure there’s more left to that story. I don’t want him to die though 😭

[@exxwhy1645]

season 5 will be the season of will byers. i’m calling it now becsuse i’m so very hoping for it. seaosn 5 will be HIS season

[@cass9229]

@@kimberlyruiz3410 I’m from Australia that just means like crying face without tear my bad 😅

[@bronzemuseum504]

Jamie Campbell Bower is just the best choice they could have had for 001/Vecna. Hes just so good, hes perfection for the role.

[@kevintranscoffee]

I absolutely love that now there's going to be a lot more interviews with him because it is just so interesting to listen to him, he's such an extraordinary person and great artist.

[@reverie_9648]

Absolutely outstanding work & so well deserved recognition!

[@laurasullivan6697]

i love how the duffer brothers let him be every part of vecna like i assumed someone would do the voice for him and/or cgi would be involved but it was all jamie... kudos!

[@jeffmorse645]

Such a great talent. He had me fooled - Henry the orderly was so kind and supportive of Eleven, and then he turns the tables wiping out the facility as One - and then come to find out he is Vecna - just blew me away.

[@RIAN-he8oo]

Vecna is by far the best hype this season, this guy did a fantastic job

[@henloimjinji]

He's an example of a perfect casting

[@neowaa]

he seems like such a sweetheart. he has had my heart since twilight/harry potter & seeing him being so successful going into these huge shows makes me so happy, also seeing him grow so much. such a great actor he's charismatic, kind, funny, don't even need to mention those looks and that voice. absolutely proud and can't wait to see what future holds for him as a person & a actor.

[@alydematti]

Jamie is so lovely and he did an amazing job playing Henry/001/Vecna!

[@lifewithjown]

i love that he always recognize the prosthetics team. He is so awesome!!!

[@emrc9777]

Just watched him sing a live version of Paralyzed …and I am in awe … talented on sooo many levels

[@youtubeismytimemachine5917]

I've loved him as an actor since I saw him Camelot. He is amazing and I'm glad he's being recognized for his talent.

[@annie-jo5dc]

He deserves all the recognition. Super talented and gorgeous man.

[@sarapathan6063]

i love the frequency of his voice oh my gosh

[@karolinaknyziak7902]

Agreed on Placebo's version of 'Running up that hill', this would be my pick too - it's absolutely beautiful. Man, this guy has a good taste :)

[@mirrrstery]

He truly nailed every aspect of this role!

[@ayabolnd9573]

Everything about this man is special

[@demicorpz8844]

What a talented actor! I’ve seen him on twilight and mortal instruments. He deserves more movies

[@chanelmontgomery4227]

Placebo’s cover of running up that hill is just… *chefs kiss*💛💚

[@ms.neuroticv6594]

He played 01 well, there was something unhinged abt that character

[@lauraeglite2492]

I loved his responses, though, I wish the interviewer would comment more and conversate about what he responds, talks about.

[@ubanicorn]

Honestly, I was shook in his accent is so adorable and serious lol

[@bluecashewmedia]

"the real jamie answer" pls i love him 😭🤚🏻

[@jessa4282]

I had no clue his voice was actually so deep!

[@ammytshabatau1840]

An immensely talented performance villain with all that makeup and production. What an incredible performer

[@Mistysmudge1]

He did a fantastic job playing Vecna/1 / Henry. Love how down to earth he is too!

[@jamjar5525]

I’ve been waiting years for him to get this recognition, I’m so happy for him

[@maryamnaqvi]

tbh if i was interviewing jamie i wouldve forgotten what i would say

[@spirktrekker362]

4:02 the Greater Good, I can’t… Grindelwald reference ❤️ 😉

[@b12095]

4:02 OMGOMGOMG NOT JAMIE SAYING „GREATER GOOD“. Love him as Henry but him as Gellert Grindelwald is the very best

[@SingingDancerGirl]

So happy for him finally getting the attention he deserves. I’ve loved him since Sweeney Todd !!!

[@888choki]

Justin used to be my favourite character but after the scene on The lab with Henry as One.You are my favourite actor. Your acting alone was priceless and sooo amazing.

[@rabbittimetosmile7183]

His voice tho

[@anusyam422]

Yeah manh♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thorayahj520]

Yeah right! 😩

[@shefeelslikedaylight]

Man, i just adore him. He is simply amazing

[@iamslayed6593]

I loved his answer 💕 If the reporter having an energy while throwing some questions i'll guess it would be fun seeing him smiling and laughing OmG 😊 looking forward for more interview with jamie b.

[@yam7892]

So we're all just watching all the interviews that came out today of joseph and Jamie :)

[@masterthegiraffe3484]

He’s so well spoken

[@Lowkey726]

Imagine watching stanger things in the night oop you wake up to vecna in your face and him being like HEY my SiStA

[@luciaelizabeth9233]

His tone is beautiful.

[@ambert7614]

With the hair and the rings and the kindness he’s putting out some Johnny Depp vibes 😂

[@elizabethromero317]

Yes! Loved them both in Sweeney Todd

[@natattack_]

I understand he’s the “creator” of the upside down evil (El being the catalyst by opening the portal), but do you think we’ll see Jamie in S5? Obviously the upside down has taken over Hawkins at this point, but I’m wondering if Jamie will embody another single ‘form’ such as Vecna? I would love to see him again!

[@mamaru3300]

He will always going to be my Jace Herondale/ Sebastian. So happy how far he is and will be

[@Sarappreciates]

He has a great voice.

[@onefootsteve5919]

Kinda wild seeing Stranger Things with the English heartthrobs this season, LOL. But more to the point, two really fine actors who filed their roles perfectly.

[@deborahmoyo6299]

⚠️⚠️⚠️spoilers⚠️⚠️⚠️ From hearing his process, it’s like you can feel how much effort Vecna/Henry/001 was - but it pays off. Personally I loved 001 but hated Vecna, then came to see that they were one person!! That blew my mind! It really speaks to the brilliant writing and casting choice the Duffer Brothers decided on and the brilliance of the actor himself! ;)

[@shairamahjabin3232]

He deserves an Oscar.

[@wavieeee4033]

Thankyou for showing us this sending prayers to you and your family and everyone GOD bless you and your family and everyone

[@Fusion0603]

Placebo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏✌️you are a true artist.. thank you 🙏 🤓🥰

[@jmcclinton8]

Jaime is a great actor. Keep it up!

[@jast.1613]

Great questions & video.

[@2nerC9]

Dude is beautiful almost like a girl

[@thatcrazywhitegirl1836]

David Bowie for sure, he has the voice and mannerisms down

[@silvermoon1104]

exactly what i was thinking

[@MissAlmostFine]

Poor Jamie. Watching all 9 Hellraisers is a torture I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. He is truly dedicated

[@Max-gf7yz]

Man.. Is it just me or would he have made the best Anakin Skywalker?

[@Max-gf7yz]

@Dick Trickle not in this interview, but some of the intensity he brought to 001, I could definitely see it

[@Ching_Cheng_Hanji]

omg, i love his voice and accent

[@manoshichakroborty6645]

Jamie campbell bower 💕 he has nailed it what a fantastic performance 🙌he is an outstanding actor, singer and a very good human being 😊loved 1 and 11 scenes at hawkins lab very cute he truly deserves these applause 👏 👏god bless u loads of love from India

[@aarongreener4451]

He’d be a perfect David Bowie

[@vikzuniga1888]

Netflix needs to make nightmare on elm street series and bring him as Krueger

[@artimi4_]

Jamie with glasses>>>😍

[@ameliaquinn4343]

JAMIE...PLEASE I'm begging you to show us some footage of the endless hours of you in shorts doing the VECNA VOICE. Lol. I cannot get enough.

[@itsanniegaming6315]

He is literally perfect

[@haikyuusupremacy153]

I could just listen to his voice like forever idc

[@Chocobear555]

LOL at Jamie in Vecna makeup, drinking Starbucks. Hey! Even Vecna needs a coffee break!

[@TmacB]

Got a lot of vibes of HellRaiser Great job Hyped for Season 5

[@annajulia2023]

i love the way he talks is so soft

[@indigo_luna750]

It’s crazy how a lot of people doesn’t remember him from twilight as Caius part of the volturi

[@ΕλένηΚωστάρα-π1ν]

I love his voice 💖

[@Therapistmind]

Love him ❤️ he was great in mortal instruments

[@lulu_lovegood]

so happy he's finally getting the hype he deserves :')

[@74w]

his voice....

[@jasminewu325]

He should be in first kill if there is a second season cuz he looks like a vampire

[@ZeroHootsGiveth]

Love that he said Placebo.

[@KDawnn]

I wish this interviewer wasn’t just waiting to ask another question and conversed with them more.

[@josieemarie]

glad I wasn't the only one who noticed

[@sumaiyakhan3301]

SO true!!!! There was no conversation whatsoever 😔

[@CatharticCreation]

he is gorgeousssss and so talented.

[@jasminewu325]

His vest and his rings