Major Shakeup Unveiled: Erin Moriarty Drops Exciting Hints for The Boys Season 4

Erin Moriarty, who portrays superhero Annie January/Starlight in the superhero satire/drama The Boys, disclosed that the show's forthcoming fourth season will offer a more humanized portrayal of certain characters who were previously depicted as antagonistic.

Moriarty noted that, similar to past seasons, The Boys will delve into the complexities of its characters. However, in season 4, the show will explore the backgrounds of characters previously regarded as villains and present them in a more relatable manner. Nonetheless, Moriarty refrained from revealing specific details about which characters will undergo this transformation.

Moriarty, in a conversation with Collider, expanded upon new revelations for season 4 of The Boys. "With each passing season, we delve deeper into the essence of every character," Moriarty emphasized. "The characters we initially perceive as villains gradually reveal unexpected facets that challenge any preconceived notions, underscoring the complexity of their identities." The Boys has successfully humanized antagonists such as Homelander, while simultaneously showcasing the flawed nature of their protagonists, exemplified by Billy Butcher's morally ambiguous demeanor.

Giancarlo Esposito's character, Stan Edgar, was fired by Vought due to a cover-up scandal. Both Edgar and Victoria Neuman have been portrayed as unrelatable characters thus far. Edgar has been shown as an infallible businessman, untouched by Homelander's threats. However, now that he is out of the picture, there is potential for his character to show a more human side. As for Neuman, the show has explored her life as a mother, but her motivations for killing people to advance her political career have not been fully explored.

It is possible that the show will delve deeper into the backgrounds of other ruthless characters, such as Soldier Boy. Season 3 of The Boys effectively revealed why his original team, Payback, harbored deep hatred for him. However, in the finale of the third season, a more compelling backstory was provided when it was revealed that his issues stemmed from his troubled relationship with his father. Soldier Boy took out his anger towards his father on his fellow supes, even continuing to target Homelander, despite realizing they were biologically related.

While certain characters have been given more depth and relatability, the creators have emphasized the importance of stopping them unequivocally, just like Homelander. The intention is for viewers to empathize with Vought's main superhuman, who had a traumatic childhood without parental care. However, his numerous acts of sociopathy and the suffering he has caused make it evident that he is truly despicable. Though humanizing villains adds complexity, it doesn't change the fact that they are still villains. You can watch all three seasons of The Boys on Amazon Prime.

Source: Collider