Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower, whose ominous appearance as Vecna captivated viewers, will be an official part of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of

Jamie Campbell Bower is looking forward to taking a break from the Upside Down. The actor, 36, joined “Stranger Things” in Season 4 as Vecna and got candid at MegaCon Orlando on Feb. 9 about why he wants to stop playing villains.

Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna on 'Stranger Things,' is looking forward to slipping off the villain suit — figuratively and literally speaking.

In Stranger Things, Jamie Campbell Bower plays Vecna, a murderous entity with supernatural abilities. However, playing the villain has its disadvantages, including the stress and anxiety it brings to the actor.

An American Saga -- Chapter 1," and Eddie Marsan, who starred in "The Winter King" series, are joining the "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" cast for Season 3

He's been conspicuous by his absence in the Amazon series – especially as we know he still has a large role to play in the Second Age – and would certainly merit a large role in the upcoming seasons.

We don't know who hell play yet, but after playing the malicious Vecna, Jamie Campbell Bower wants a break from villains. "Like it f---s me up. I’m dead serious."

The Rings of Power season 3 just got a serious cast upgrade with the additions of actors from two of Netflix's biggest TV Originals. Just two weeks after The Rings of Power's third season was officially announced,

The Rings of Power season 3 has added two familiar faces to the cast - and we couldn't be more excited. Prime Video announced via press release today that Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan have signed on for season 3.