The Boys Season 4: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Theory Shatters All Expectations!
The Boys delivers a blow to fan theories as they dispel a major Jeffrey Dean Morgan theory for Season 4 Find out who else the talented actor could potentially portray and if Tek-Knight still has a chance to make an appearance in the upcoming season
Summary
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's role in The Boys season 4 has been kept under wraps, but he won't be playing Tek-Knight as previously speculated.
Morgan has the potential to effectively portray either Malchemical or John Godolkin in a manner that aligns with his acting style and the overall tone of the show. Furthermore, there is the exciting prospect that Morgan's character could be an entirely fresh addition to The Boys universe, providing a multitude of possibilities for his storyline.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan has been confirmed to join the cast of The Boys in season 4, raising excitement among fans. However, the series has recently dismissed the prevailing fan theory regarding the character he will portray. Although Morgan has expressed enthusiasm about his role in The Boys, he has not disclosed any specific details about his character in the upcoming season. The TV adaptation has yet to introduce several characters from The Boys comics, such as Groundhawk and Oh Father, leaving open the possibility for Morgan to take on one of these roles. However, it is also plausible that he will assume a completely new character specifically created for the show. The Boys seems to be intentionally keeping the audience guessing regarding Morgan's part. Consequently, fans have been speculating about which comic character Morgan would be most suitable for, although this theory has been discredited by the trailer for The Boys spinoff series, Gen V.
Gen V's Casting Means Jeffrey Dean Morgan Isn't Tek-Knight In The Boys
Morgan was considered the ideal choice to portray Tek-Knight, a character in The Boys who is a member of the Payback team and serves as a satirical version of both Marvel's Iron Man and DC's Batman. Despite Billy Butcher perceiving Tek-Knight as one of the more uninteresting Supes in The Boys comics, fans are eagerly anticipating his transition from the comic book to the screen. Tek-Knight has been mentioned in earlier seasons of The Boys and his absence of superpowers, being a self-made Supe, makes him a compelling addition to the show. Unfortunately, it appears that Morgan will not be bringing this character to life on-screen.
The possibility of Morgan playing Tek-Knight in The Boys is dashed by the recent trailer for the spinoff series Gen V. It seems that Tek-Knight will make his debut in the spinoff and will be portrayed by Derek Wilson. In the promotional footage, viewers catch a glimpse of Wilson's character, though it doesn't provide much insight into his role in Gen V. Given the focus on Godolkin University in the series, it's likely that Robert Vernon, the wealthy individual inside the Tek-Knight suit, will act as a mentor to the students and perhaps have a financial stake in the university itself.
Who Else Could Jeffrey Dean Morgan Play In The Boys Season 4?
With Wilson officially taking on the role of Tek-Knight, it appears that Morgan will be portraying another character in the upcoming fourth season of The Boys. Among the various possibilities, one character in particular stands out: Malchemical. Malchemical is a Supe from the comics who leads a team called Super Duper. Despite not having made an appearance in Prime Video's series thus far, Malchemical's personality aligns well with Morgan's previous experience as Negan in The Walking Dead. As a sadistic shapeshifter, Malchemical frequently utilizes his abilities to inflict harm on others.
Alternatively, Morgan could potentially portray John Godolkin, a character in The Boys who serves as a parody of Professor X. Godolkin is the Supe responsible for naming Gen V's university and is the leader of the villainous G-Men. In the comics, Godolkin exhibits pedophilic tendencies, but it remains uncertain whether the TV series will retain this aspect of the character. Regardless, when Godolkin eventually makes his appearance, he will undoubtedly be an unfriendly and despicable figure.
Could Tek-Knight Still Fit Into The Boys Season 4?
It is also a possibility that Morgan will portray a character not found in The Boys comics. The show has the potential to introduce a new superhuman individual for him to confront, or he may portray an ordinary, non-superhuman character. Morgan could potentially appear as a Vought staff member, a participant in Victoria Neuman's political machinations, or even as an entirely different character altogether. The range of possibilities is extensive. Nathan Mitchell, who stars in The Boys, hinted that Morgan's character will be "badass." This suggests that it is less likely for him to be a regular person or even Godolkin. However, viewers will need to be patient and wait for more information to be revealed.
Despite not making his first appearance in The Boys season 4, Tek-Knight could still have a part to play in future episodes. The presence of Victoria Neuman and Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) in Gen V's trailer suggests that the spinoff series will connect to the main show. Consequently, these newly introduced characters are likely to impact Butcher and Hughie's (Jack Quaid) storyline in some way.
Considering this, it is uncertain how exactly Tek-Knight will be involved in The Boys season 4. Whether it is a brief appearance or not, witnessing a supposedly self-made Supe like Tek-Knight confront someone like Homelander (Antony Starr) would undoubtedly be humorous. Given Tek-Knight's reputation and influence, he may even become a foe for Homelander in The Boys season 4, provided he survives the events of Gen V unharmed.
