Is Vecna a prosthetic?

The genius behind Vecna's incredible prosthetic work is Barrie Gower. The expert scored 3 Emmys for outstanding prosthetics makeup

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on Game of Thrones, and most recently became the recipient of another Emmy for his work on Stranger Things' Vecna.

Is Vecna real or CGI?

We've all seen the extremely relatable behind-the-scenes shots of Jamie Campbell Bower sipping iced coffee in his Vecna makeup that Netflix dropped after we learned that the Stranger Things Season 4 baddie was created with an impressive combination of practical and CG effects.

What is the Vecna made out of?

They built Vecna around Campbell Bower

These pieces were created from a variety of foam, rubber, silicone, foam and latex. The team also created a mechanical left arm, added contact lenses and dentures, then made sure Campbell Bower could still deliver his lines under the prosthetics.

Does Vecna have a human form?

Like Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Vecna — then still in human form as young Henry — was a test subject at Hawkins National Laboratory; in fact, he was the very first test subject, judging from his "001" wrist tattoo.

Who is the body for Vecna?

That jigsaw-Jamie was then separated into 25 distinct pieces with overlaps, a monstrous armor that encircled Bower's body to transform him physically into Vecna.

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Why is Vecna's skin like that?

Played by Jamie Campbell Bower, each prosthetic was glued to his skin with medical adhesive by prosthetics designer Barrie Gower and his team. For the finishing touch, Vecna was covered in "glossy slime to make him really, really glossy and wet looking," according to Gower.

Did Vecna lose his body?

Nancy, Steve, and Robin torch and shoot Vecna's physical body to smithereens. Before he dies, Vecna taunts Eleven, telling her that although she believes she and her friends have won, “This is only the beginning.” As it happens, Vecna was able to do enough damage to Max that she does die.

Why is Vecna's hand so big?

Vecna's Hand

This is a reference to the D&D character Vecna, for whom this Vecna is named; the D&D Vecna has a monstrous hand infused with dark magic. The design of Vecna's hand is also a nod to Freddy Krueger, the Nightmare on Elm Street villain who had a huge influence on this season in general.

How did a human turn into Vecna?

In a fit of rage, Henry used his restored powers to brutally murder the other test subjects and workers, and attempted to do the same to Eleven. However, Eleven stood her ground and ultimately overpowered him, sending him through a gate to the Upside Down; there, he gradually transformed into the being known as Vecna.

Was Vecna a human before?

Vecna was born as a human, centuries ago as a member of the untouchable caste in the Flan city of Fleeth on Oerth. He was initially trained by his mother, Mazzel, in the art of magic, before she was executed by the government of Fleeth for practicing witchcraft.

Why does Vecna have both eyes?

This is because his trusted accomplice, Kas the Bloody-Handed, betrayed him and used the sword Vecna created himself to chop off his left hand and remove his left eye. This ultimately destroyed Vecna. Though they're clouded with cataracts, Vecna in Stranger Things has both of his eyes.

Why does Vecna break bones?

If Vecna can overwhelm their victim with fear, and keep them from resisting, their fate is almost certainly sealed. In the real world, he makes the victim levitate while in their trance, before snapping their bones and neck, and crushing their eyes.

Why doesn't Vecna have a nose?

Snakes and their lack of a nose represent the evil seen in Vecna and Voldemort. From religious texts to Disney's The Jungle Book, snakes are often used to symbolize evil. In the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, serpents represent power and chaos from the underworld, which is what Vecna is to the town of Hawkins.

Why is Vecna obsessed with clocks?

Vecna's obsession with time appears to be linked to his hatred of humanity. He views time as a human imposition on the natural world; an attempt to impose order on nature.

What does Vecna feed on?

Vecna lives in the Upside Down and preys on people's past traumas and guilt. The monster curses its victims, making them relive their trauma in progressively more gruesome ways until it violently kills them.

Who is under Vecna's makeup?

The series' makeup artist Barrie Gower took to his Instagram to give fans three different looks at the villain. The first image Gower shared was of the makeup test for Vecna where he confirmed that is indeed actor Jamie Campbell Bower under that scary face.

Is Vecna Eleven's father?

Next up, the viewers go on to theorise that One/Vecna is actually Eleven's dad. Yep, told you it was wild. The theory claims that Brenner wanted to create a child with stronger powers, so he waited until One was old enough to become a father.

Who has Vecna killed so far?

Based on the flashback in “The Hellfire Club”, he killed an estimated 21 people: 13 lab subjects, two orderlies, two guards, Ten, Alec, Dr. Ellis, and Six. A flashback during “The Massacre at Hawkins Lab” later reveals that Vecna killed even more people in Hawkins Lab than we thought.

Why did Vecna choose Nancy?

"Vecna seems to be actually intrigued by Nancy being able to figure him out, to be able to get this close to the truth... I think this is more Vecna's narcissistic traits that pull him to Nancy, why he wants to give her this information."

What is Vecna's fear?

For all his power, Vecna couldn't escape his own mortality. He began to fear death and take steps to prevent his end from ever coming about.

What is Vecna's weakness?

Vecna's weakness against the power of music will become an important point in Stranger Things season 4, volume 2 when the characters have to save Nancy from Vecna's curse.

Why does music break Vecna's curse?

Music evokes strong memories that are both good and bad, so it makes sense that it could open a doorway out of the oppressive alienation of trauma, despair, and guilt that Max found herself in.

How can Vecna be killed?

Fans are now theorising that the powers of both 011 and 008, who have the combined power of 001, is what is needed to finally match and defeat Vecna. To put it simply, 011 + 008 + [with the combined power of] 001 = 020, a.k.a. Erica's critical hit. What do you think?

Will Max survive the coma?

Is Max alive at the end of Season 4? Physically, yes. Lucas tells his friends that Max is in a coma, and we see her wearing casts on her arms and legs. The Duffer brothers have also confirmed that at the end of Season 4, Max is alive yet "brain dead, blind, and all of her bones are broken."

Why was Vecna killing everyone?

Vecna did not just kill his victims he haunted them with their traumatic past before completing the deed but his 1986 victims were the only ones who were not tortured before their death. The main reason could be that Vecna was powerless during that period and killing them was the only way he could escape.