Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower teases Vecna's revenge in season 5 of the hit Netflix series, revealing that the gang have made a "big mistake." This summer saw the long awaited return of Stranger Things following a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 4 hit the ground running, welcoming audiences back to Hawkins, Indiana, a town plagued by a series of terrifying supernatural occurences that come as a result of its various gates linking it to an eerie alternate reality called the Upside Down.

Stranger Things season 4 brought with it a number of shocking and heartbreaking revelations but at its core was this season's new big bad, Vecna. Played by Bower, this horrifying humanoid creature stalked his victims, penetrating their minds and killing them in gruesome ways, all in an attempt to weaken the barrier between the real world and the Upside Down, where he resides. Season 4's epic finale saw Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven face off with Vecna, as she and her friends managed to break the pattern of Vecna's killings, attacking him but, as the final moments of the episode revealed, not entirely banishing him for good.

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While sitting down with NME recently, Bower discussed his epic introduction into the beloved sci-fi show and teased what lies ahead for Hawkins, following that dramatic finale. The actor revealed that Vecna is "pissed" and "properly vexed" sharing that he believes Vecna is now simply "rebuilding" in the wake of the season 4 finale. In an ominous tease of what's to come, Bower continued that the gang have "made a big mistake." Check out Bower's full quote below.

He’s pissed, he’s properly vexed, I don’t think he’s slunk off licking his wounds in misery. He’s rebuilding, and he’s out for blood. It’s like, you’ve really fucking pushed the buttons now, that classic Jason Voorhees thing – you’ve made a big mistake.

Vecna in Stranger Things

Following the release of Stranger Things season 4, Bower has offered a number of insights into his process behind Vecna's creation, from the vocal performance to the extensive daily transformation that playing the character involved. With audiences still reeling from the events of Stranger Things season 4, many were delighted at the confirmation that season 5 had officially entered its writing stages, with the Stranger Things' writers room having shared an exciting BTS photo. As of right now, an expected release window has yet to be revealed for Stranger Things season 5, though the show's creators recently confirmed that audiences can expect it to be shorter than season 4.

This exciting tease from Bower is sure to both excite and terrify Stranger Things fans, as it now seems as though Vecna could come back even stronger in season 5. Season 4 saw a number of casualties at the hands of Vecna's grand plan, leaving many now hoping that their favorite character will be able to stay out of the villain's firing line next season. With season 5 set to be the final season of Stranger Things, it remains to be seen just what Vecna has planned and whether the Hawkins gang will be strong enough to defeat him next time around.

Source: NME