The Boys Takes a Hilarious Dig at Fantastic Four Casting Rumors Involving Surprise Actor

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The Boys' Twitter account humorously responds to rumors of Jack Quaid being cast as the Human Torch in Fantastic Four, referencing a moment from their own show.

The tweet features a picture where Hughie Campbell is shown among other characters, suggesting that he is already part of a "fantastic four."

If Quaid had played the role of the Human Torch, it would have brought an interesting twist and an intriguing casting decision to the upcoming reboot of Fantastic Four.

Amidst the speculation surrounding Jack Quaid's supposed casting as The Human Torch in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, The Boys' official Twitter account humorously chimed in, alluding to a memorable moment from season 2. As the rumors swirl about Quaid's involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's rendition of the Fantastic Four, The Boys' Twitter account made light of their own version of the superhero while debunking the rumors.

Quaid's possible role as the Human Torch in Fantastic Four sparked a discussion, prompting Prime Video's Twitter account to share a photo featuring Quaid's character Hughie Campbell alongside Billy Butcher, Frenchie, and Mother's Milk. The caption humorously stated that he was already part of a pretty fantastic group. In response, The Boys' Twitter account shared two images from the show - one depicting Lamplighter setting himself on fire in season 2, and the other showing Campbell's shocked reaction to witnessing the supe's self-inflicted demise.

Lamplighter played a significant role in season 2 of The Boys. Previously, he had resigned from The Seven under mysterious circumstances, resulting in Starlight joining the team as his replacement. However, it was later revealed that Lamplighter had been blackmailed by The Boys to work as a spy in an attempt to dismantle Vought. Seeking revenge, Lamplighter planned to assassinate the team's leader, Grace Mallory, in order to free himself from the blackmail. Tragically, his plan went awry, and he accidentally killed her grandchildren instead of her. While flawed, Lamplighter recognized the gravity of his actions and attempted to make amends by assisting The Boys before ultimately taking his own life.

It would have been an intriguing twist to see Quaid play the actual hero of Fantastic Four, which would be a parody of Lamplighter. The irony would have been heightened since Quaid already portrays Superman in My Adventures With Superman, while also playing a character in The Boys who opposes superheroes abusing their power. Additionally, considering Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan's portrayals, Quaid could have been an interesting choice to play Johnny Storm. His skillful portrayal of a straight-man, fish-out-of-water routine in The Boys could have brought a fresh perspective to the character of Human Torch. As the MCU strives to maintain the interest of its fans, Fantastic Four presents a last-ditch effort to captivate its audience. Quaid's casting would have added an intriguing element, as unique casting choices are essential for the success of this upcoming reboot.

The Boys seasons 1-3 can be streamed on Prime Video, and Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 2, 2025​.

Source: The Boys/Twitter