With the rise of superhero cinema, every major player in the film industry wanted to get a piece of the pie, especially after the astronomical success of the MCU. But at the same time, where every other studio was trying to create tame versions of superheroes for the masses, The Boys was creating its own identity in this space.
With the unprecedented success of the show in recent years, it’s easy to see how, despite being absolutely violent and insane, fans are still drawn to it in large numbers. However, it seems like we haven’t seen everything yet, as showrunner Eric Kripke informs fans that he has been working on the craziest scene in the show’s history for Season 4, which has miraculously made its way into the final cut.
Eric Kripke on The Craziest Scene He’s Conceptualized For The Boys Season 4
In a world where superheroes are treated as larger-than-life characters that everyone looks up to, fans realize this was an unbelievable way of looking at them, something that could only exist in fiction. But then, Prime Video’s The Boys introduced us to a gritty world of superpowered beings with no such lofty ideals, only dark human emotions and instincts.
And now, with the show soon entering its Fourth Season, showrunner Eric Kripke gives the fans a heads-up for a segment in the upcoming season that may further push the boundaries.
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After the recent announcement of the highly-anticipated Season 4, the Supernatural creator took to his X to talk more about what fans can expect in the coming time. Here, he also opened up about an idea that he had for a segment of the show that he was able to execute for this season. He believes that it’s probably one of the most absurd ideas he has come up with.
I would just like to add that I was in post today, working on a Season 4 scene that miiiiiiight be the batshit craziest thing we’ve ever done? Like I truly can’t believe we got away with it. #TheBoys #TheBoysTV https://t.co/98mYEkNMqX
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) December 4, 2023
While he had little hope that it would make it to the final cut of the upcoming season, he was surprised to find out that it had been greenlit after he worked on the post-production most recently. Considering the sheer absurdity and craziness of the show with every major and minor scene up to this point, especially with Antony Starr as Homelander, we may see something truly twisted yet wonderful in the future.
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What To Expect From The Boys Season 4?
After the events of the finale of the third season, as well as the finale of its spin-off series Gen V season one, it seems like Homelander is back for another rodeo in The Boys Season 4.
The trailer gives us a glimpse at the world divided between those who idolize Homelander and those who want to resist his reign of terror. Amidst all of this unrest, we are also introduced to new supes who will be joining the cast. But what fans are here for is the epic showdown between the strongest superhero and Billy Butcher.
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