has largely leaned into its nostalgic connection to 1980s Americana, especially the science fiction and horror films of that decade. The way it frames its alternate dimension, the monstrous Demogorgon through Dungeons & Dragons, and its use of government surveillance- all of these elements have been pulled from the literary and Gothic traditions since the very first season. And now it seems Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays the creepiest character on the show, Vecna aka Henry Creel or One, wants to keep the goth vibe going.
Jamie Campbell Bower recently took to X to post something very cryptic- just two words- “Stay Goth.
” There was no explanation, no context at all, which, of course, left fans to run wild with speculations. Over the last few years, Campbell Bower has been swamped- not just for wrapping up his role as the evil antagonist Vecna, but also because he has been busy in the recording studio working on new projects.
— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) November 29, 2024
The last time Campbell Bower released any music was in November 2023, when he dropped two singles on the same day- ‘Watch Em Burn’ and ‘Wait For Me.’ So, it is possible that his cryptic post was a hint about some new music being on the way. This has led social media users to question if the ‘Stay Goth’ message was a tease related to Stranger Things
season 5 or if it was more about his musical projects.
Some fans were making their guesses, while others were just rolling with the randomness of Bower’s message with some funny comments.
Stranger Things’ Jamie Campbell Bower sends fans into a speculative spiral
Jamie Campbell Bower, known for being just as talented a singer, has often talked about his love for country music. He even describes it as ‘country music for sad goths.’ Earlier this year, he partnered with drummer Kyle Adams on a new band called BloodMagic. Together, they have created a unique mix of goth-influenced music, which has led fans to wonder if his recent post is teasing a new gothic country music release. Some fans are even guessing that it could be a hint for new merchandise dropping soon. “IS THIS A TEASER,
” a fan asked.
IS THIS A TEASER TO SOMETHING OR….?
— 🖤🩸kaz/max |🍉🇺🇦|MIW 12/6🔥 (@kazepsilbandito) November 29, 2024
Country music for sad goths bestie🖤
— Luke 𖤐 misses Fightstone (@Amelias_Hubby) November 29, 2024
okay i feel like something’s happening…👀
— Hanien ᰔ (@casturlight) November 29, 2024
cmfsg merch tease? 👀
— 🩸✨ (@bxgans) November 30, 2024
Most fans, however, seemed to take it as a joke and started posting playful comments, practically ‘simping’ for the Stranger Things
villain.
Okay jamie if you say so 😀
— rosa canina(brier rose) (@Brire_Rosa) November 29, 2024
Whatever you say king
— ✶ rennclaire ✶ (@rennclairee) November 30, 2024
Stranger Things
is still in the middle of filming, but it Is about to wrap up soon. However, Jamie Campbell Bower has recently shut down any talk about him returning to the role of Vecna
for a future spinoff. Still, with the fifth season on the horizon, fans will get one last chance to hear his deep, gravelly voice and see his monstrous, vine-covered look before the show comes to an end.
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