'Stranger Things' actress Cara Buono rolls into the New Year with her 'bestie' Vecna
Mumbai, Jan 2
Actress Cara Buono, best known for her role as Karen Wheeler in the popular series 'Stranger Things', is welcoming the New Year on a light-hearted note with her new "bestie" Vecna played by Jamie Campbell Bower.
Cara took to Instagram to share a picture of herself with Jamie, who is dressed as the menacing Vecna, as the two sit atop a golf cart. The image appears to be from the sets of the recently concluded series 'Stranger Things', offering fans a fun behind-the-scenes glimpse.
In the caption, the actress reminded fans to keep things in perspective, writing that the New Year is "just a calendar change," while wishing everyone a happy start to 2026.
She wrote: "Rolling into the new year with my bestie Vecna. Friendly reminder: it's just a calendar change. Happy New Year! Oh yeah, not Alice Creel. #strangerthings #golf #newyear #besties."
Stranger Things combines elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and coming-of-age drama. Set in the 1980s, the series centers on the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities, named Eleven, opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility.
The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Nell Fisher.
The Duffer Brothers developed Stranger Things as a blend of investigative drama and supernatural horror with childlike wonder, infusing references to the popular culture of the 1980s. The show also drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programs.
The finale episode was released on January 1 on Netflix.
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Reader Comments
Her message is spot on. "Just a calendar change" is a good reminder not to put too much pressure on New Year's resolutions. We should focus on improving ourselves every day, not just January 1st.
Finished the finale last night! What a journey it's been since 2016. The 80s nostalgia, the music, the characters... it felt like growing up with them. A bit sad it's over, but all good things must end.
While I loved the show, I have to respectfully say the final season felt a bit rushed in parts. Some character arcs, like Karen Wheeler's, could have been wrapped up better. Still, a fantastic series overall!
Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna was absolutely terrifying! Brilliant casting. The show's mix of sci-fi and childhood friendship really resonated here. Reminded me of the stories we used to make up as kids.
The behind-the-scenes photos are the best part after a series ends! Shows the camaraderie. Also, starting 2026 with a golf cart ride with Vecna? Only in Stranger Things! 🤣
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