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MonnoM
09-11-17, 04:28 PM
http://screenrant.com/boys-comic-book-tv-show-cinemax-amazon/

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/The-Boys_Volume_One.jpg

"It looks like another gritty comic book adaptation is destined for the small screen, with streaming giant Amazon having now picked up the small screen adaptation of Garth Ennis’ The Boys.

Aiming to “out Preacher” Preacher, Ennis and Transmetropolitan‘s Darick Robertson ran The Boys comic for an impressive 72 issues from 2006-2012. Focussing on a world where superheroes exist, “The Boys” were a covert group of CIA superheroes who were tasked with keeping the other heroes in check. With some corrupted by their own ego and celebrity status, it is up to the small group of dysfunctional lads to battle the power and perils of spandex supes.

Originally destined for Cinemax, Variety reports that Amazon has taken over the rights and ordered the one-hour pilot for The Boys from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. To add to the talent, Supernatural writer Eric Kripke is writing the pilot, while The Boys is expected to go straight to a full-series order.

Roughly set in the mid-noughties, The Boys balanced the perfect blend of anti-heroes and villains that modern TV viewers have come to expect – but will the show find another Walter White for everyone to love? With its uncompromising violence and sexual nature, The Boys is one of the most violent additions to the genre and ranks up there with the likes of Transmetropolitan and The Authority. Rogen and Goldberg’s involvement was announced back in 2016, so it is great to see that there is finally some movement on the show."
cat_sidhe
09-11-17, 04:40 PM
ASFJJDGJFFH! I LOOOOOOOVE that graphic novel!
Doolallyfrank
02-09-18, 02:36 PM
A friend got me into this, on volume 5 at the moment

Don't know why, but I've got Josh Helman in my head to play Butcher, not sure if he could pull off cockney if they take that route though
Saunch
02-09-18, 02:46 PM
They’ve cast members of the Seven already, with Antony Starr as Homelander which is odd because Starr is perfect for Billy Butcher.
Doolallyfrank
02-12-18, 03:16 AM
Hughie's the casting to watch for, Simon Pegg is a wee bit too old now I think
Siddon
02-12-18, 03:35 AM
A friend got me into this, on volume 5 at the moment

Don't know why, but I've got Josh Helman in my head to play Butcher, not sure if he could pull off cockney if they take that route though

Make sure you read Herogasm, the first mini-series. The other mini's aren't really that important but Herogasm is.
Doolallyfrank
02-12-18, 03:51 AM
A friend got me into this, on volume 5 at the moment

Don't know why, but I've got Josh Helman in my head to play Butcher, not sure if he could pull off cockney if they take that route though

Make sure you read Herogasm, the first mini-series. The other mini's aren't really that important but Herogasm is.

Just finished it, I'm really curious how the flying scenes will look for this. That and how Terror will be used if at all
Doolallyfrank
03-22-18, 06:28 AM
aaaaaaand done, one of the best I've read, really strong finish after a bit of a slow middle. Can't wait til next year

also just found out that Hughie, Mother's Milk and The Female have been listed on IMDb

43098
Jack Quaid - Hughie

43099
Laz Alonso - Mother's Milk

43100
Karen Fukuhara - The Female
Doolallyfrank
04-06-18, 03:31 AM
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Billy Butcher has been cast! Excited to see what Karl Urban does with the character
cat_sidhe
04-06-18, 03:32 AM
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Billy Butcher has been cast! Excited to see what Karl Urban does with the character

:eek: Wasn't expecting that!
Doolallyfrank
04-06-18, 09:20 AM
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Billy Butcher has been cast! Excited to see what Karl Urban does with the character

:eek: Wasn't expecting that!

Me too! But it's a great choice, loved his take on Dredd and McCoy so I have no fears of this being effed up
cat_sidhe
04-06-18, 11:25 AM
Me too! But it's a great choice, loved his take on Dredd and McCoy so I have no fears of this being effed up

I was just married to the idea of a Vinnie Jones type playing him.
Doolallyfrank
04-06-18, 12:08 PM
Me too! But it's a great choice, loved his take on Dredd and McCoy so I have no fears of this being effed up

I was just married to the idea of a Vinnie Jones type playing him.

My bud that introduced me to the comic said the same, a 90's Vinnie. Craig Fairbrass and Ray Stevenson were mentioned too but I never thought they'd aim so high with it
cat_sidhe
04-06-18, 01:20 PM
My bud that introduced me to the comic said the same, a 90's Vinnie. Craig Fairbrass and Ray Stevenson were mentioned too but I never thought they'd aim so high with it

Really good choices, omg Fairbrass looks a LOT like him.
Doolallyfrank
04-06-18, 02:02 PM
Really good choices, omg Fairbrass looks a LOT like him.

It's uncanny lol
cat_sidhe
04-06-18, 02:07 PM
It's uncanny lol

I tend to cape for actors who are striking lookalikes for their comic characters. :lol:
Doolallyfrank
04-06-18, 09:42 PM
It's uncanny lol

I tend to cape for actors who are striking lookalikes for their comic characters. :lol:

Of course, it's an automatic relation to the character. Performance always outweighs the look
cat_sidhe
04-07-18, 08:56 AM
Of course, it's an automatic relation to the character. Performance always outweighs the look

I want both. :D
Doolallyfrank
08-26-18, 08:44 AM
Elizabeth Shue is listed in the cast in imdb, no character yet but (edit)
Apparently she's Madelyn Stillwell?47344
Saunch
09-26-18, 03:45 PM
https://twitter.com/theboystv/status/1044995146989764608
Saunch
10-05-18, 06:00 PM
https://twitter.com/theboystv/status/1048294772060745728
Doolallyfrank
10-05-18, 10:31 PM
https://twitter.com/theboystv/status/1048294772060745728

That's effin awesome
MonnoM
10-06-18, 01:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG1EByNnHUU
Doolallyfrank
10-06-18, 02:24 PM
48628
cat_sidhe
10-06-18, 02:32 PM
+1

*please let it be as great as its graphic novel origin PLEEEEAAAASE!
Doolallyfrank
04-23-19, 08:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4rRyIE0CE0

red band trailer, series coming July 26th!
MonnoM
06-17-19, 06:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06rueu_fh30
Doolallyfrank
07-25-19, 08:06 PM
Starting now! Been looking forward to this for so long!!!!!

Edit: 4 episodes done, boy there are SO many changes it's almost completely different to the comics but in a way that's a good thing, the surprises are worth it. I'll wait til end of season to judge it as a whole but enjoying it so far
Doolallyfrank
07-26-19, 11:09 AM
All done, wow! Really shocked and confused at how many changes there were and where it's gonna go but I'm annoyed that I gotta wait a whole year to find out!!!
I thought it was great, not perfect, but thoroughly enjoyable. Urban's accent jumps from cockney to kiwi often but it only annoyed me a little because I was specifically listening out for it, but he is awesome as usual. Anthony Starr as Homelander is the standout for me but everyone is pretty great in this
Doolallyfrank
12-07-19, 04:29 PM
https://youtu.be/WYnSEW4sXrk
Optimus
12-08-19, 01:19 PM
Upto episode 5 and I’m really enjoying this series.
Yoda
12-08-19, 01:21 PM
Nice timing, I literally finished the first season last week. Pretty solid. I feel like it doesn't entirely know what it wants its tone to be like (it alternates between super grimdark and Tarantino-ish comical violence). But, pretty good so far, well made, and could go in lots of interesting directions. Definitely in for the next season. :up:
Optimus
12-08-19, 04:35 PM
Nice timing, I literally finished the first season last week. Pretty solid. I feel like it doesn't entirely know what it wants its tone to be like (it alternates between super grimdark and Tarantino-ish comical violence). But, pretty good so far, well made, and could go in lots of interesting directions. Definitely in for the next season. :up:

I really like how you described it as Tarantino-ish comical violence. I was trying to explain to one of my friends what it’s like, and I just couldn’t sell it to him.
Wyldesyde19
12-08-19, 10:29 PM
After watching the first series, I went and read the conics it was based on. The violence was even worse and indeed, comical at times. Especially what they do to Starlight in the comics, which isn’t that different from the show.
Some ludicrous moments in the comics for sure
Doolallyfrank
12-09-19, 02:45 AM
I'm gonna watch it again before season 2 drops. I'm in til the end though, probably gonna have my days off from work coincide with the release date and binge it
ynwtf
09-04-20, 12:33 AM
First 3 episodes of season 2 appear to be out. After watching the recap, I'm gonna need to revisit season 1 first.
Doolallyfrank
09-05-20, 04:39 AM
I'd really prefer to binge season 2, 3 episodes just isn't enough, maybe the weekly suspense will grow on me as I enjoyed it on other series.
But loving it so far!
Sedai
09-11-20, 09:51 AM
Started watching this; we are about 5 episodes in on season 1. Good so far!
John McClane
09-11-20, 10:44 AM
Aye, I started and finished season 1 this week. I am liking it. Interested to see what direction they go.
Wyldesyde19
09-11-20, 02:00 PM
Love this show. Enjoying the second season so far. Homelander is just all sorts of menacing as usual. Stormfront adds an extra layer of tension amongst the team.
TONGO
09-11-20, 05:10 PM
Love the show and they dont seem to have fallen off any in season 2.
Doolallyfrank
09-18-20, 12:08 AM
TERROR!!!!!!!!!
ok maybe the weekly thing ain't so bad
Powdered Water
09-22-20, 02:15 AM
Did anyone notice that these "supers" seem kinda evil?
Doolallyfrank
09-27-20, 07:28 PM
First Terror, now Love Sausage. 2 major things I wanted to see back to back
I can't see Herogasm being next week, that would have me questioning reality
WrinkledMind
10-14-20, 05:32 AM
Just finished watching season 1. Loved it. Had a few issues with the way they handled the Compound V thing - you know, they could have been a bit more discreet. It's like, loads of people already know about it (guards, parents, etc) and yet it's a secret.


Apart from that, everything else was good. Especially the dark humour. Loved it.


On a side note, I was confused to see Simon Peg in a small, rather insignificant role, until I discovered that Hugie from the comics looks like him. So, basically that's just smart casting.
cat_sidhe
10-14-20, 10:24 AM
I'm about to start season 2. LOVE the GNs, and liked season 1 (was disappointed there was no Terror, though). Bingewatched season 1 last night instead of just watching the recap.
Yoda
10-14-20, 11:10 AM
Halfway through season 2. This show is so comically violent.
cat_sidhe
10-14-20, 06:05 PM
Omg.... TERROR! <3 My feels!
Powdered Water
10-14-20, 06:13 PM
Hope they can somehow rope Urban in to another season or two. he's such a proper c*nt! Really enjoyed this. So who's the terror? Is that the head exploder lady?
cat_sidhe
10-14-20, 06:33 PM
Hope they can somehow rope Urban in to another season or two. he's such a proper c*nt! Really enjoyed this. So who's the terror? Is that the head exploder lady?


Billy Butcher's dog, seen more in the comics. I'd given up hope on him being in the series at all.

Edit: apparently he appeared briefly in season 1. :eek: I can't believe I don't remember. :blush:
Powdered Water
10-14-20, 07:23 PM
Just watched a vid and apparently the original plan was to do 5 seasons. Hope that works out.
Yoda
10-16-20, 09:16 AM
From what I can tell, this is already wildly different than the comics, yeah? I was reading some summaries and it seems pretty distinct, to the point where I wonder if reading the comics would even spoil much.
Powdered Water
10-16-20, 01:41 PM
From what I can tell, this is already wildly different than the comics, yeah? I was reading some summaries and it seems pretty distinct, to the point where I wonder if reading the comics would even spoil much.
Yeah, one youtuber I watched was saying that where season 2 ended is sort of where the comics begin. Not sure how true that is. Doubt I'll ever read it.
Doolallyfrank
11-02-20, 04:38 PM
Billy Butcher's dog, seen more in the comics. I'd given up hope on him being in the series at all.

Edit: apparently he appeared briefly in season 1. :eek: I can't believe I don't remember. :blush:


I'm pretty sure he didn't appear, he was in the trailers when they're flipping off the tv, I think there was a hint or name drop but no appearance
cat_sidhe
11-02-20, 06:54 PM
I'm pretty sure he didn't appear, he was in the trailers when they're flipping off the tv, I think there was a hint or name drop but no appearance


Apparently there's a flashback scene that shows him in s01.


https://i.ibb.co/Ht1Qjzk/IMG-20201102-235215.png
Doolallyfrank
11-03-20, 04:18 PM
Apparently there's a flashback scene that shows him in s01.


https://i.ibb.co/Ht1Qjzk/IMG-20201102-235215.png


Oh yeah, I think it's in a becca in bed flashback, dang
cat_sidhe
11-03-20, 05:04 PM
Oh yeah, I think it's in a becca in bed flashback, dang


Yeah, I blinked and missed it. :lol:


Apparently the reason Terror doesn't feature so much is because it's hard to do green screen stuff with animals, especially since Terror was pretty much always with Butcher.
WrinkledMind
11-13-20, 02:14 PM
I finished watching season 2. They gave the other characters a lot more to do here than just the main ones. I bet Cindy has a bigger role to play in the next seasons, and is maybe related to 'you know who'. I haven't read the comics so I don't know.


Overall just good fun to watch from start to end. Looking forward to season three.


And yes, Terror was a star.


PS: Was anyone else amused by Shawn Ashmore playing Lamplighter, considering who he was in X-Men?