Vecna Actor Teases “Emotional Connection” Between Will and Vecna After Stranger Things’ Controversial Scene

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The latest season of Stranger Things is still sparking a lot of discussion among viewers. Now, comments from Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna, about a possible emotional link between his character and Will Byers are intensifying the debate.

In a recent interview, show writer Shawn Levy explained that the finale of Stranger Things will delve deeper into the emotional bond between Vecna (Henry Creel) and Will Byers. He made these comments while discussing Will’s coming-out scene from Season 4, Episode 7, which has sparked debate among viewers.

That timing has not gone unnoticed by viewers.

An “Emotional Connection” Between Will and Vecna?

In an interview with ScreenRant, Liam Crowley asked Luke Bower if he noticed any similarities between his characters, Will and Henry Creel, especially considering Will’s heartfelt confession about being gay to the rest of the cast.

Bower confirmed there’s a strong emotional connection between the two characters, stating, “Yes, absolutely.” He emphasized this point several times.

After Crowley hinted that everything would become clear in the final episode, Bower responded with a simple, “Yes, exactly.”

Bower also stated he wasn’t on set when Will filmed his monologue and hadn’t had a chance to watch the complete scene yet.

The statements were deliberately cautious and focused only on emotional connections, avoiding any hints about where the story was going, who the characters were, or the overall purpose of the narrative.

Why Fans Are Reading Between the Lines

Despite Bower’s restraint, the reaction online has been anything but restrained.

As a big fan, I’ve been following the discussion about whether Will Byers has an emotional connection to Vecna, and it’s hitting a nerve with a lot of us. It’s coming up right after many viewers already felt that his coming-out scene in the last season was awkwardly placed, considering everything else that was happening with the world ending. Now, with Noah Schnapp’s comments, it feels like the show might be doubling down on tying Will’s personal struggles directly into Vecna’s story, and honestly, some of us are worried about where that’s heading.

Fans are now wondering if the finale will make the distinction between good and evil less clear, or perhaps even explore a surprising connection between Will and the villain, Vecna. Some viewers online have also suggested the finale might offer a new perspective on Vecna’s character, specifically regarding his sexuality.

Simply put: many wonder if it’s going to come out that Vecna is also gay.

It’s important to remember that none of those rumors have been confirmed, and neither the author nor the show’s creators have said they’re true.

Vecna’s Ongoing Reframing

The creators, including Bower, have repeatedly emphasized that Henry Creel is a complex character, not simply a typical villain.

Earlier statements from Matthew Gray Gubler (who played Bower) and comments from Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, have presented Henry as a sympathetic character, not simply a villain. This idea is also supported by official story details, like the Broadway play The First Shadow, which shows Henry was controlled by the Mind Flayer and wasn’t fully responsible for his actions.

So, from what Bower’s been saying, it sounds like the show is really leaning into the emotional connection between Will and Vecna. I get the sense they’re trying to make Vecna a more complex, even sympathetic, villain as we head into the final episodes – giving him a bit more depth beyond just being the bad guy.

Why the Timing Matters

The final episode of Stranger Things is over two hours long, so there isn’t much room for storytelling. Every decision the writers made is being closely examined by fans, particularly after the reaction to Will’s speech in episode seven.

Given the current highly divided opinions, even small suggestions of emotional connections are being seen in a biased way. It’s unclear if the series finale will satisfy viewers, offer a measured conclusion, or spark even more debate, but comments from Bower guarantee the discussion will continue for quite some time.

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2025-12-31 16:57