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Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals Inspiration Behind His Role in Mr. Whatsit

By Paris Marriot
January 13, 2026
2 min read
Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals Inspiration Behind His Role in Mr. Whatsit

Buckle up, Stranger Things stans, because the tea is SCALDING! Jamie Campbell Bower, the QUEEN of creepy vibes, has revealed that he channeled a classic children's show host to create his terrifying Mr. Whatsit character! Like, WHO would’ve thought? Prepare for your childhood to be RUINED!

This is just too delicious to handle! Can you imagine the delightful blend of innocent nostalgia mixed with pure, unadulterated horror? It's like if Mister Rogers had a dark twin! I can already hear the gasps from the fans! That juxtaposition is giving us LIFE, darling, and we are LIVING for it!

Honestly, Jamie’s commitment to the role is next-level! He is serving up chills that will haunt our dreams! This is the kind of creativity that sets the bar for the ENTIRE TV industry! If they don’t give him an award for this role, we’re gonna RIOT! And can we talk about how he’s going to make us question our childhood memories? This season is going to be a wild ride!

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"To achieve his Mr. Whatsit persona in 'Stranger Things Season 5,' actor Jamie Campbell Bower looked towards a classic children's show host for inspiration."

Anonymous, in an article (via TVLINE)