The Boys Cast
The Boys is a darkly comedic take on superheroes set in a world where superpowered individuals are recognized as heroes by the public and owned by the powerful corporation Vought International. Outside of their heroic personas, most are arrogant and corrupt. The series focuses on two groups: the Seven, Vought's premier superhero team, and the Boys, vigilantes looking to bring down corrupt superheroes.
Main Cast of The Boys
Karl Urban
Billy Butcher
Antony Starr
Homelander
Jack Quaid
Hughie Campbell
Erin Moriarty
Starlight/Annie January
Dominique McElligott
Queen Maeve
Jessie T. Usher
A-Train
Laz Alonso
Mother's Milk
Chace Crawford
The Deep
Complete Cast Details
| Actor | Character | Role Description | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Urban | Billy Butcher | Leader of The Boys, seeking revenge | The Boys |
| Antony Starr | Homelander | Psychopathic leader of The Seven | The Seven |
| Jack Quaid | Hughie Campbell | Everyman drawn into the conflict | The Boys |
| Erin Moriarty | Starlight | Idealistic new member of The Seven | The Seven |
| Dominique McElligott | Queen Maeve | Veteran member of The Seven | The Seven |
| Jessie T. Usher | A-Train | Speedster superhero | The Seven |
| Laz Alonso | Mother's Milk (M.M.) | The Boys' medic and organizer | The Boys |
| Tomer Capone | Frenchie | Weapons and demolitions expert | The Boys |
| Karen Fukuhara | Kimiko | Mute assassin with super strength | The Boys |
| Chace Crawford | The Deep | Aquatic-powered hero | The Seven |
| Nathan Mitchell | Black Noir | Silent ninja-like superhero | The Seven |
| Colby Minifie | Ashley Barrett | Vought CEO | Vought |
| Claudia Doumit | Victoria Neuman | Congresswoman with hidden agenda | Government |
| Jensen Ackles | Soldier Boy | Original superhero from the past | Former Hero (S3) |
About The Boys
The Boys is based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video, the series premiered in 2019 and quickly became one of the platform's most-watched original series.
The show is known for its ultra-violent, darkly comedic take on the superhero genre, offering biting social commentary on celebrity culture, corporate power, and media manipulation. Antony Starr's terrifying performance as Homelander has become iconic, representing the ultimate corruption of the Superman archetype.
The Boys Universe
The success of The Boys has spawned an expanding universe including the animated anthology "The Boys Presents: Diabolical" and the college-set spin-off "Gen V." The franchise continues to grow with more spin-offs in development.
Cultural Impact
The Boys has become a cultural phenomenon, praised for its subversive take on superheroes at a time when the genre dominates popular culture. The show's willingness to tackle controversial subjects and its shocking moments have made it one of the most talked-about series on streaming platforms.
Season 5 and Beyond
The series has been renewed for a fifth and final season, with creator Eric Kripke planning to conclude the main story while the franchise continues through spin-offs and related projects.