The Boys Season 4: Simon Pegg Unveils Exciting Hughie's Dad Storyline and Surprising Episode Reveal!

Simon Pegg, who portrays Hugh Campbell Sr., the father of Hughie Campbell in The Boys, has disclosed the number of episodes he will be in for season 4. In season 1, Hughie's father made appearances in four episodes, showcasing his kind and caring nature towards his son, despite Hughie's resentment. Over time, Hughie comes to realize his father's strength, which he had previously underestimated. However, after his significant presence in season 1, Hugh's character did not appear in any episodes of season 2 and only had a single video call appearance in season 3.

Confirming his return for The Boys season 4, Pegg has recently shared with Collider that his character will be featured in half of the episodes. This revelation suggests not only Pegg's comeback to the show but also an increased amount of screen time for his character compared to previous seasons.

“I’m in about four episodes, and it was a joy to be back. It’s a great crew. They are an amazing bunch of people, and that show is sick as f*ck!”

Why Simon Pegg Will Have A Larger Role In The Boys Season 4

In The Boys season 4, Hughie's family life gains even more significance. Alongside Pegg reprising his role as Hughie's father, Rosemarie DeWitt joins the cast as Hughie's mother. Previously presumed dead, it was revealed in the season 2 finale that she had actually abandoned Hughie when he was just 6 years old. To fully explore the profound impact of her departure and her sudden return years later, it is crucial to have the entire Campbell family, including Hugh, present.

With the focus on dysfunctional father and son relationships in The Boys, including Billy Butcher and his abusive father Sam, Homelander and his son Ryan, and Homelander and Soldier Boy, it is crucial to further explore Hughie's relationship with his father. Despite Hughie being a good dad and a good man, there has always been a strain between him and his father that needs to be addressed. This strain is likely to worsen with the unexpected return of Hughie's mother.

As Homelander's mental state deteriorates, there is a chilling possibility of him killing Hughie in season 4 of The Boys. Throughout the past three seasons, Hughie has collaborated with the Boys to undermine Homelander in various ways. Considering Homelander's willingness to kill an innocent person in broad daylight, it is not far-fetched to believe that he would also kill Hughie's father to send a clear message about the consequences of crossing him. This would be particularly devastating given the gradual reconciliation between Hughie and his father, as well as Hughie's former admiration for the Supes.

Source: Collider