“just you wait”- Jamie Campbell Bower discusses the finale and his role in Stranger Things 5

Fans across the globe eagerly await the release of Stranger Things 5. The fourth season ended with Hawkins in shambles after fissures were created across the town. While Eleven and her friends managed to stop Vecna for the time being, he returns more powerful than ever in the final season.

As the last season promises to address unanswered questions from the past, many are also curious to know how it will bring the thrilling story to an end. Their final battle with Vecna will be one of the highlights this season, raising viewers' anticipation for the finale of the series.

Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna in the series, added to the fans' excitement with his latest comments on season 5. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, he discussed the show and said:

"If you thought the first four episodes were wild, just you wait."

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Jamie Campbell Bower speaks about the final episode and his character in Stranger Things 5

Jamie Campbell Bower at Stranger Things 5 UK Special Screening - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Jamie Campbell Bower's entry in the series as Vecna brought striking moments in season 4. While Eleven and her friends gave him a tough fight, the antagonist is set to return more powerful in Stranger Things 5.

How Bower's character will put the team of Hawkins to the test is something that all the fans of the show look forward to in the upcoming season. While Volume I releases on November 26, 2025, the first four episodes will just be a start of more complex developments till the finale of the series. In a conversation with Rolling Stone UK, Bower also confirmed this, sharing that the story will grow intense with every episode, making the finale an awaited release this season.

Talking about the finale of the season, he said in the interview:

"I mean, I can’t even remember how many pages long the final episode was, but it’s a huge payoff to a show that has seen the viewers and the cast through childhood. It’s not often you get a chance to be part of something like that."

Elaborating on the final scripts of the series, he shared that his reaction to them was:

"OK, here we go again. Like, now there’s new parts of myself that I have to bring [to this character], and new things that I want to be doing with the knowledge that I have."

Bower's statements from the interview hint that danger lies at every step for the characters this season. As the actor pointed out about bringing new sides to his character, viewers can expect to get a deeper look at Vecna's journey and intense finale in the end.

Also read: Stranger Things 5 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far

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What to expect from Jamie Campbell Bower's character in Stranger Things 5?

A still from the trailer (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

Bower's Vecna unleashed chaos in the lives of Eleven and her friends in Stranger Things season 4. His past as Henry Creel and his intense showdown with Eleven gave the viewers a look at how his journey as Vecna began.

In season 4, Nancy, Steve, and Robin had managed to set him ablaze while Eleven overpowered him in the Upside Down. While Vecna disappeared mysteriously in the end, his deadly return was ensured in the final moments of the finale. Not only did the devastation in Hawkins promise his comeback, but Will also felt his strong presence ready to take over the town soon.

In season 5, Vecna returns with more power and darker plans to spread his dominance. Additionally, the upcoming installment may also delve further into his backstory and his involvement in the chaos since Will's abduction in season 1. This was also suggested in the first five minutes of Stranger Things 5, unveiled by Netflix. As the trailer suggests, Vecna will also reunite with Will to take his help for one last time.

These points showcase that Vecna will make matters difficult for the heroes in Hawkins, pushing them to make strong moves for the final battle.

Also read: Stranger Things season 4 recap: All to know before season 5 arrives

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Stranger Things 5 will release on November 26, 2025, on Netflix.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar