Creating Vecna for 'Stranger Things' S5 with Barrie Gower | Prosthetic Makeup Department h

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we step beyond costume design to explore another essential pillar of visual storytelling. Spencer is joined by legendary prosthetic makeup department head Barrie Gower to discuss the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.

Together, they dive into the evolution of Vecna, exploring how the character's haunting design has transformed from Season 4 to Season 5. Barrie reflects on his recent Emmy nomination, his close collaboration with Jamie Campbell Bower, just how many prosthetic pieces it takes to build television's most terrifying villain, and how color palettes help shape the emotional language of the series.

Along the way, Spencer can't resist venturing beyond the Upside Down to discuss Barrie's unforgettable work on Game of Thrones, making this a conversation that celebrates monsters, makeup, and the remarkable artistry behind some of modern fantasy's most iconic characters.