The writers behindThe Boysnever shy away from addressing real-world topics.
Now with season 4 of the adaptation coming out in 2024 an election year, no less!
If anything, showrunnerEric Kripkefinds the process therapeutic.
Erin Moriarty’s Starlight attempts to break up a riot on ‘The Boys’ season 4.Jan Thijs/Prime Video
“I’m under no illusion that we’re going to change minds or change anything.
In the comics, that was Victor K. Neuman, a.k.a.
That is just so hateful to me,” he says.
Susan Heyward’s Sister Sage and Valorie Curry’s Firecracker in ‘The Boys’ season 4.Jasper Savage/Prime Video
“Our targets are not the people who are racing into these situations.
It’s the people who are manipulating them to do so.”
Audiences will be quick to note other clear parallels.
Antony Starr’s Homelander is deep into his own MAGA-esque era.
Homelander was just using his laser vision instead of a gun.
“It turns out, there’s always crazier,” Kripke remarks.
“Firecracker represents both members of the conspiracy-minded movements and the super extreme right-wing news media.
The Boysseason 4 premieres June 13 on Prime Video.
