Watch the full trailer for season four of The Boys above. The series debuts its first three episodes on June 13.
The Boy's Trivia
Comic Book Origins: "The Boys" is based on a comic book series of the same name created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson. The comic was first published by Wildstorm before moving to Dynamite Entertainment.
Satirical Take on Superheroes: The series offers a satirical take on the superhero genre, exploring the darker and more corrupt aspects of superheroes and the corporations that manage them. It examines themes such as celebrity culture, corporate greed, and the abuse of power.
Homelander's Design: The character Homelander, portrayed by actor Antony Starr, was deliberately designed to resemble Superman. However, his personality and actions are far from the traditional virtuous superhero archetype, making him a complex and morally ambiguous character.
Real-Life Inspirations: The character of Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, draws inspiration from various tough-guy characters in popular culture, including Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. Urban even adopted a British accent for the role, despite being a New Zealand native.
Unconventional Marketing: Amazon, the streaming platform that produces "The Boys," has employed unconventional marketing tactics for the series. This includes releasing fake corporate advertisements featuring the show's fictional superhero team, The Seven, as well as creating a social media campaign with the hashtag #SpankTheBanks, which ties into the show's themes of corporate corruption.