The Boys Season 4
The fourth season of “The Boys,” adapted from the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, marks the continuation of the satirical superhero television series. Developed for TV by American writer and producer Eric Kripke, the season is produced by Sony Pictures Television in collaboration with Point Grey Pictures, Original Film, Kripke Enterprises, Kickstart Entertainment, and KFL Nightsky Productions.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The fourth season of the show features a returning ensemble including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Joining the cast are Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Set six months after the last season, the storyline finds Victoria Neuman nearing the Oval Office, manipulated by Homelander who is consolidating his authority. With his time running out, Billy Butcher must mend fences with The Boys, who are growing weary of his deception, to prevent global catastrophe before it’s too late.
Following the premiere of its third season, the announcement of the fourth season quickly followed. The initial three episodes premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 13, 2024, with subsequent episodes scheduled for weekly release. Critically acclaimed, the season has garnered praise for its dynamic action sequences, nuanced character development, dark humor, emotional resonance, intricate storyline, insightful political commentary, surreal elements, and standout performance by Antony Starr. However, audience reception has been mixed, reflecting varying opinions on the season’s direction and themes.
On May 14, 2024, the series received confirmation of its renewal for a fifth season. Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, announced on June 11 that the upcoming fifth season would also mark the series’ final installment, just two days ahead of the premiere of season four.
Cast and characters
The main cast of “The Boys” includes:
– Karl Urban as William “Billy” Butcher
– Jack Quaid as Hugh “Hughie” Campbell Jr.
– Antony Starr as John Gillman / Homelander
– Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight
– Jessie T. Usher as Reggie Franklin / A-Train
– Laz Alonso as Marvin T. “Mother’s” Milk / M.M.
– Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep
– Tomer Capone as Serge / Frenchie
– Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro / The Female
– Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir II
– Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett
– Claudia Doumit as Victoria “Vic the Veep” Neuman / Nadia Khayat
– Cameron Crovetti as Ryan
– Susan Heyward as Jessica Bradley / Sister Sage
– Valorie Curry as Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker
– Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler
Writing
Showrunner Eric Kripke emphasized that rescuing Ryan’s soul is a central focus for Butcher in season four, likening the storyline to a blend of “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). On December 4, 2023, Kripke hinted at a particularly outrageous scene planned for the season, suggesting it could be the most audacious moment ever filmed for the series and expressing his surprise at pushing boundaries. He teased the season’s structure, highlighting that each episode promises exhilarating moments, with episode five featuring standout sequences and episode six consistently leaving him in awe. This season promises an abundance of thrilling developments for fans to anticipate.
Casting
On July 8, 2022, it was announced that Nathan Mitchell, known for his role as the masked Black Noir in the first three seasons, would return to portray a new iteration of the character, “Black Noir II,” in a prominent role for the fourth season, despite the character’s apparent death in the third season finale.
Following this, on August 1, it was reported that Cameron Crovetti had been promoted to a series regular for the fourth season. Additionally, Valorie Curry and Susan Heyward were cast as new series regulars, enhancing the ensemble.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan joined the cast on August 25 as a recurring guest star for the fourth season.
Later, on December 1, Rosemarie DeWitt, Rob Benedict, and Elliot Knight were announced to have joined the cast in undisclosed roles for the upcoming season.
On May 3, 2024, the official trailer for the fourth season revealed that Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann would be reprising their roles from Gen V as Cate Dunlap and Sam Riordan, respectively.
Discussing the inspiration behind Valorie Curry’s character, Firecracker, showrunner Eric Kripke drew parallels to controversial politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert. He noted that while they were developing the character, they didn’t initially have South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in mind, but recent events, such as her controversial actions, aligned with their conceptualization of Firecracker.
