Amazon has today released a new full-length trailer for the upcoming superhero drama The Boys, which will be exclusively premiering on Amazon Prime Video. The series stars Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, a CIA operative who leads a ragtag unit of human miscreants called “The Boys”.
Plot and Characters
The Boys will be premiering on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service towards the end of next month and will be available from July 26th, 2019 onwards. The first season will consist of eight episodes, each packed with action, drama, and dark humor. The series is based on the best-selling comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, which have garnered a cult following for their gritty and irreverent take on the superhero genre.
The story is set in a world where superheroes, known as “Supes,” are not the paragons of virtue they appear to be. Instead, they are often corrupt, reckless, and dangerous, causing harm and committing atrocities that are covered up by powerful corporations. Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, is a former CIA operative who has a personal vendetta against the Supes, particularly a group known as “The Seven.” The Seven are the world’s most famous and powerful superheroes, but they are also deeply flawed and morally compromised.
Billy Butcher recruits a group of individuals who have all been wronged by the Supes. This group, known as “The Boys,” includes Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid), who joins after his girlfriend is killed by a speedster hero named A-Train; Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), a former Marine and family man; Frenchie (Tomer Capon), a skilled weapons specialist; and The Female (Karen Fukuhara), a mute but deadly assassin. Together, they aim to expose the truth about The Seven and bring them to justice.
Production and Reception
The series is produced by Eric Kripke, known for his work on Supernatural, along with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who have previously collaborated on the TV adaptation of another Garth Ennis comic, Preacher. The involvement of these experienced producers has generated significant buzz and high expectations for the show.
The trailer, which has been well-received by fans and critics alike, showcases the show’s dark tone, intense action sequences, and satirical humor. It promises a fresh and subversive take on the superhero genre, exploring themes of power, corruption, and accountability. The visual effects and production design also stand out, bringing the comic book world to life in a vivid and compelling way.
In addition to Karl Urban, the cast includes several other notable actors. Antony Starr plays Homelander, the leader of The Seven, who is a twisted version of Superman. Erin Moriarty portrays Starlight, a new member of The Seven who begins to see the dark side of her idols. Other members of The Seven include Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott), The Deep (Chace Crawford), Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), and Translucent (Alex Hassell).
The anticipation for The Boys is high, and it is expected to be one of the standout shows of the summer. Its unique blend of action, drama, and dark comedy, along with its critical perspective on the superhero phenomenon, sets it apart from other offerings in the genre.
“Supes have been committing atrocities, which keep getting swept under the rug because they are revered by the adoring public. Billy Butcher recruits The Boys who have all been wronged by The Seven, the world’s most notorious superheroes, to bring them down and stop the corruption. Based on the best-selling comics by Garth Ennis, The Boys is a revenge story where the nobodies take on the somebodies.”
Source: Amazon
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