‘The Boys’ Eric Kripke on Not Wanting to “Make Edgelord Material for Incels” | Showrunners Sitdown
In a recent video interview, ‘The Boys’ showrunner Eric Kripke shared his thoughts on the direction of the popular series. Kripke, known for his protective nature towards his actors, expressed his anger towards trolls attacking one of his cast members, urging them to “eat a bag of dicks” and “f off to the sun.”
As ‘The Boys’ heads into its fourth season, Kripke revealed that one of the major themes will revolve around a hidden homicidal superhero on the brink of the White House. The characters of Butcher and Homelander will also face mortality, with Butcher having only six months to live and Homelander dealing with aging.
Kripke highlighted the evolution of characters like A-Train and the introduction of new characters like Sage and Firecracker to further explore themes of redemption and forgiveness. He also discussed the show’s political undertones, drawing inspiration from the current political climate.
Kripke emphasized his commitment to developing diverse and complex female characters in the male-dominated world of ‘The Boys,’ deviating from the source material to create a more emotionally satisfying narrative. With plans for potential crossovers and continued storytelling, Kripke is dedicated to maintaining the quality and integrity of the show while expanding its universe.
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