The Boys, one of Amazon Prime’s most successful online shows, has released its fourth season, and the creators have also announced a fifth. ‘The Boys’ has amassed a big fan base throughout the world for various renderings of superhero endeavours.
Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
Urban returns as Billy Butcher, The Boys’ leader who only listens to himself. At the end of the third season, Butcher discovers that his frequent use of V24—the 24-hour dose of Compound V that provides superpowers—has caused him to become terminally ill, with just 12-18 months to live.
Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
Quaid plays Hughie Campbell, the series’ co-protagonist and a member of The Boys who dislikes Butcher’s methods. Hughie starts using V24 in the third season to feel better about himself, but he recognises his mistake when his supe lover Annie discovers it.
Antony Starr as Homelander
Starr is back as Homelander, the egotistical leader of The Seven and the chief antagonist of the show. Unlike his public image as a noble superhero, Homelander is self-centred and only cares about protecting himself.
Erin Moriarty as Annie January/Starlight
Moriarty plays Starlight, one of The Boys’ few superheroes who believes in doing the right thing. Starlight, a former member of The Seven, was practically held captive during the third season. She found a way out and is now a member of The Boys.
Jessie T. Usher as Reggie Franklin/A-Train
Usher returns as A-Train, one of The Seven and the world’s fastest man. In the third season, he attempted to reinvent himself as an African American supe fighting for the betterment of the community. His continuous addiction to Compound V resulted in heart failure and a subsequent transplant.
Laz Alonso as M.M./Marvin T. Milk
Alonso plays M.M., The Boys’ second-in-command who helps to keep Butcher’s darkest urges under control. In the third season, M.M. attempts to mend his relationship with his daughter Janine.
Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz/The Deep
Crawford portrays The Deep, a member of The Seven who has gills and can breathe underwater. In the third season, The Deep was welcomed back into The Seven, despite Starlight’s promotion to co-captain. Meanwhile, his relationship with Cassandra collapses when he attempts to have a threesome with sea monsters.
Tomer Capone as Serge/Frenchie
Capone reprises his role as Serge, The Boys’ most cerebral member who aspires to have a life with Kimiko free of the vigilante lifestyle. In the third season, Frenchie became embroiled with his past and needed Kimiko’s help.
Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro
Fukuhara plays Kimiko, the first female member of The Boys, whose greatest strength is her empathy. Kimiko was severely hurt during a confrontation with Soldier Boy in the third season. Initially pleased by the loss of her talents and the prospect of a regular existence, Kimiko chose to return to Compound V to protect those she cares about.
Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir II
Mitchell plays Black Noir II, a fully costumed member of The Seven. He previously played the silent and stealthy Black Noir, and in season 3, we learned that Solider Boy gravely damaged him while on a mission. Later in the season, Homelander killed Black Noir. Unlike the original, Black Noir II speaks.
Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett
Minifie reprises her role as Ashley Barrett, CEO of Vought International, the business behind The Seven. Homelander is actually in command. Ashley has trichotillomania and has almost completely lost her hair as a result of the stress of her job.
Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman
Doumit portrays Victoria Neuman, the former founding director of the Federal Bureau of Superhuman Affairs who is revealed to be the infamous Head Popper. Her birth name is Nadia Khayat, and she is the adopted daughter of Stan Edgar, Vought’s former CEO. In the fourth season, Neuman advances up the American political ladder.
Cameron Crovetti as Ryan Butcher
Crovetti, who portrays Homelander’s son Ryan Butcher, has been promoted to the main cast of The Boys season 4. Ryan spent the most of the third season in a safe house, before Victoria exposed his whereabouts to Homelander. He picked his biological father over his stepfather Billy and was introduced to the public shortly thereafter.