ReedPop has officially confirmed that Jamie Campbell Bower, best known to global audiences as Vecna (a.k.a. Henry Creel) in Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, will be heading to MCM Birmingham Comic Con at the NEC on Sunday, 30th November.
Bower rose to international acclaim for his chilling performance as the season four villain, earning praise for bringing one of Stranger Things’ darkest characters to life. Fans attending the Birmingham event will have the rare opportunity to meet him in person, as he will be available Sunday only for photo ops and autograph sessions.
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Exclusive Live Stage Panel at MCM Birmingham
In addition to signings, Jamie Campbell Bower will take to the Live Stage at 12:15pm on Sunday for a free-to-attend panel open to all Sunday and 3-Day Weekend ticket holders. The conversation will dive into his work on Stranger Things, behind-the-scenes stories, and the evolution of his acting career.
For updates on the event schedule and guest lineup, readers can check the official MCM Comic Con website.
A Career Beyond the Upside Down
Before haunting Hawkins, Bower made his screen debut as Anthony Hope in Tim Burton’s 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. His filmography spans major fantasy franchises, including:
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Jace Wayland in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
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Caius in The Twilight Saga
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Young Gellert Grindelwald in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series
His artistic footprint extends beyond acting. From 2017–2020, he fronted the punk rock band Counterfeit. In 2024, he launched his heavy metal project BloodMagic, showcasing a darker musical edge that fans of his on-screen persona will appreciate. You can explore more of his musical work via BloodMagic on Instagram or his earlier band’s catalogue on streaming platforms.
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About MCM Comic Con:
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
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About ReedPop:
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
