“Art offers a sense of constant evolution, so I never

want to get to the place where I’m comfortable.

I always want to be pushing myself and pushing

my boundaries. For Vecna, I pushed myself further

than anything I’ve ever done before.”

Never has the internet loved a villain quite so much

as the way that Stranger Things’ Vecna has been

embraced. It’s been one month since the world

was introduced to the nefarious Vecna in the

show’s fourth season, and the humanoid monster

played by Jamie Campbell Bower continues to

haunt us all. Now, as he covers our Autumn/Fall 22 issue,

the actor reflects on his eight-hour costume

transformation, tales of set life and the moodboarding

methods that come with preparing to play a beast.
Pre-order the Autumn/Fall 2022 issue now!

Jamie Campbell Bower wears a shirt by Alexander Mcqueen,

a mask by Cecilio Leather Designs, and gloves by Paume.

Photography by Bartek Szmigulski
Fashion by Christian Stroble
Interview by Scarlett Baker
Grooming by Rob Scheppy at The Only Agency
Editorial Director Huw Gwyther
Editor Ella Bardsley
Cover design by Livia Vourlakidou, Aparna Aji
Production Director Federica Barletta
Styling assistant Kassidy Nagy

Special thanks to The Oriel Company