1.The Boys and the PETA Award:
The series received recognition from PETA for its ethical approach to animals. In a memorable scene where The Deep One eats an octopus, the team chose to create a realistic CGI octopus instead of using a live animal, highlighting the production's commitment to animal welfare and awareness.
2.One of the bloodiest series on TV
"The Boys" is a series that defies conventional entertainment standards, plunging into a universe where sex and violence intertwine in a visceral and daring spectacle. With its graphic representation, the Amazon Prime production pushes the boundaries of what was once considered acceptable on television, leaving a trail of controversy and fascination wherever it goes. However, what many don't realize is that the series, adapted from Garth Ennis' comics, only scratches the surface of the dark and brutal world conceived by the renowned author.
While the television series offers generous doses of blood and guts, it is in the comics that the true extremes are explored. Shocking scenes such as superheroes ripping the heads off babies and sexual assaults on an asteroid are just a few examples of what readers will find in the pages of the original comics. These outrageous and often disturbing depictions challenge the limits of good taste and sensitivity, providing an experience that goes beyond simple entertainment.
3.An Acid Critique of the Culture of Nice Guy Superheroes
While many superhero stories glorify their protagonists as immaculate figures of virtue, "The Boys" takes a radically different approach. The series delves into the shadows, revealing superheroes as fallible, corruptible and often morally questionable beings. This deconstruction of the traditional superhero myth resonates deeply with viewers, offering a raw and realistic view of how power can corrupt.
4.Nathan Mitchell, Black Noir actor, has a nut allergy
You won't believe the real-life twist that happens in The Boys! Nathan Mitchell, the guy behind Black Noir, has a nut allergy! And guess what? That becomes a big part of the plot in season two! When Queen Maeve shoves an Almond Joy down his throat, it's serious! The show literally took the actor's real life and turned it into an important part of the story! How's that for breaking the fourth wall in a weird way?
5.Karen Fukuhara created her own sign language
Kimiko, from The Boys, not only kicks ass on screen, but also in real life! In the second season, she develops an amazing sign language! Karen Fukuhara, the actress behind her, worked hard with a sign language expert to learn everything just right. But she didn't stop there! She even added her own unique gestures, creating a whole new language all her own! Seriously, that's quite a talent! Karen is as good at acting as she is at signs!
6.Originally, Stormfront was supposed to be a man
Did you know that the story behind Stormfront in The Boys is even wilder in the comics? Originally, he was one of the Nazi super-children created by Hitler's scientists! But the crazy thing is, in the comic book version, Stormfront was a guy, not a woman like in the series! And do you know why they changed that? Because they thought that a woman could control Homelander in a way that another guy never could! Seriously, this change of gender brought a whole new dynamic! And the chemistry between the two on screen? Explosive, my friend! The series knows how to mess with our expectations!
7.Hughie in the comics is almost a copy of actor Simon Pegg
Widely known for playing Scotty in JJ Abrams' Star Trek reboot and for his beloved collaborations with legendary director Edgar Wright ( Hot Fuzz , The Worlds End , Shaun of the Dead ), Simon Pegg knows geek stardom well. Fans of the TV series The Boys recognize him as Hughie's father; fans of the comics recognize him as Hughie himself.
Pegg was incredibly flattered that the original series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson used him as a visual reference for Hughie. In fact, he was so flattered that he wrote the foreword to The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game and voiced Hughie in his episode of The Boys Presents: Diabolical.
8.Elizabeth Shue was Antony Starr's childhood crush
Let's talk about the insane dynamic between Homelander and Madeleine Stillwell in The Boys! Played by Elizabeth Shue, Madeleine is the supreme manipulator behind the Seven and all the Vought Supes. But wait a minute, now Ashley Barret is in charge! During the series, there was a very complex relationship between Homelander and Stillwell, which mixed the maternal with the sexual. What a mess, huh?
And off screen, Elizabeth Shue is a true Hollywood legend! With a list of hits from the 80s and 90s, it's no wonder that Homelander's Antony Starr had a childhood crush on the star! Imagine meeting your childhood crush on the set of a movie? That's a story worth following, for sure!