The Boys Showrunner Teases Butcher Getting Closer to His Goal Than Ever Before
But we all know it won’t be the end.
There are many factors that contributed to The Boys ' runaway success on Prime Video. When the show was released, the comic books it was based on already had a fan base, and many people who had never heard of them were drawn to the concept of superhero genre satire.
Solid writing, brilliant acting, and quality production were the icing on the cake. And even though the show has been exploring the same battle of Billy Butcher vs. Homelander for 3 seasons now, fans are just as excited to see the same thing continue in an upcoming season 4. Especially since there might be a shift in the power dynamics.
Will Homelander Kill Billy Butcher?
From a show standpoint alone, so far the odds of either Homelander or Billy Buther winning are even. They both have a lot of strength and power, but they both also have some deep flaws that will only get worse as they continue to fight each other.
With each passing season, fans wonder what it will take for one side or the other to win the battle. And according to Eric Kripke, there may be a game-changer introduced in season 4 that will be of great help to one of the rivals. And that game-changer is Jeffrey Dean Morgan's mysterious character.
Speaking to SFX Magazine, Kripke shared a little about what the viewers can expect from the guest star:
“He's instrumental in helping Butcher and adds a new element that can really help Butcher accomplish his goals. People are really going to love it because watching those two work off each other, it's just like watching two heavyweight fighters, they're just both so good and interesting. The way they spar is fantastic,” the showrunner teased.
The only thing known about the guest star's character is the fact that he'll be fighting supes alongside Billy Butcher and may be his key to finally getting close enough to bring down the entire superhero industry. The only problem is that in season 4, Homelander already appears to be the most powerful and unhinged he's ever been, so the fight won't be easy.
If you're interested in seeing Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character in The Boys universe, be sure to tune in to Prime Video on June 13 to not miss another installment of one of the most provocative TV series out there. Until then, there is still time to refresh your memories of seasons 1 and 2, which are also streaming on Prime Video.
Source: SFX Magazine