The BoysstarLaz Alonsorecently expressed his desire for the series to conclude with a cinematic release. The actor proposed to end the fifth season on a cliffhanger that leads directly into a movie. However, Alonso acknowledged that showrunner Eric Kripke has not yet warmed up to the idea.
The Boys, known for its critical take on the superhero genre, portrays a world where superheroes are not only real but are also managed by a corporation. These heroes often engage in unethical activities out of the public eye. The series follows a group of vigilantes, including Alonso’s character Marvin, nicknamed ‘Mother’s Milk,’ who band together to expose and combat the corrupt heroes. Alongside Marvin are characters like Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, and Hughie Campbell, portrayed by Jack Quaid, who collectively aim to take down the Homelander, played by Antony Starr.
During an episode ofHappy Sad Confusedby Josh Horowitz, Alonso said:
I’ve been unsuccessfully pitching that we end the show with a feature film to Eric [Kripke]. Like, make the last episode of season five a cliffhanger and announce the film that we’ve been filming since the beginning of the series, pretty much. But [Kripke] always somehow gets out of that one.
Kripke, when discussing the decision to end the series, revealed thatconcludingThe Boysafter five seasonswas part of his vision from the start.
“Season 5 will be the Final Season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax. Watch Season 4 in 2 DAYS, cause the end has begun!”
He admitted to having been evasive about the show’s duration to keep the development under wraps until he received final approval. He expressed his eagerness to deliver an ending that is both shocking and satisfying, describing it as a ‘gory, epic, moist climax.’
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Kripke talked about his ongoing fear of the series losing its edgy, critical tone and becoming indistinguishable from the subjects it lampoons, saying:
I worry a lot about becoming the thing that we’re satirizing. Like, daily, I worry about it.
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The Boystakes full advantage of its R-rating, continually escalating the shock value with each season. Kripke relishes this bold narrative approach but is also mindful of the potential backlash from fans if the show were to ever “sell out” and soften its provocative edge. He openly shares these concerns, emphasizing the show’s commitment to maintaining its “punk rock” brand.
“I say it all the time to people on a lot of calls, like, our brand is punk rock. We deserve extra scorn if we sell out.”
