The Duffer Brothers have confirmed a Stranger Things spin-off that will explore the mysterious rock linked to Henry Creel’s transformation into Vecna. The new project will feature an entirely fresh world, mythology, and characters, with no returns from the original cast
02 January,2026 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cara Buono took to Instagram to share a BTS photo of herself with Jamie Campbell Bower, who is in costume as the menacing Vecna, as the two sit atop a golf cart
02 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Stranger Things season 5 concludes with Hawkins finding peace, but Eleven’s fate remains deliberately ambiguous. The Duffer Brothers chose hope over certainty, leaving fans with an emotional, open-ended farewell
01 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vecna’s transformation in Stranger Things 5 relies heavily on practical prosthetic makeup, taking nearly seven hours daily to apply, with CGI used only to enhance details. The physical effects shape Jamie Campbell Bower’s performance, creating a realistic, menacing villain
01 January,2026 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
