Actors from ‘The Boys’ Who Have Appeared in DC Comics Films & TV Shows
The Boys has become one of the most popular comic book series largely due to its highly successful TV adaptation, which has in turn boosted the comic’s popularity. Meanwhile, DC Comics stands as one of the world’s largest comic book publishers, and The Boys cleverly satirizes elements of their work.
Despite their distinct plots and characters (beyond The Boys’ parody of DC’s characters), there are individuals who bridge both worlds through their involvement in live-action adaptations of The Boys and DC’s comic book properties, both in live-action and animated forms.
Here are the actors and actresses who have appeared in both The Boys and DC’s live-action and animated adaptations. In this article, you’ll discover who they are and the roles they played.
1. Karen Fukuhara
Karen Fukuhara stands out as one of the most significant actors on this list, portraying pivotal characters in both franchises. In The Boys, she embodies Kimiko, a central character, while in DC’s Suicide Squad, she portrayed Katana.
2. Jensen Ackles
Jensen Ackles took on the role of Soldier Boy in The Boys. While he hasn’t appeared in live-action DC films, he has voiced characters like Red Hood and Batman in animated adaptations.
3. Giancarlo Esposito
While Giancarlo Esposito is well-known for portraying Stan Edgar in The Boys, some may not realize he also lent his voice to Lex Luthor in the Harley Quinn animated series.
4. P.J. Byrne
Byrne portrayed Adam Bourke in both The Boys and Gen V. Additionally, he voiced Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm in the Justice League Action animated series.
5. Shantel VanSanten
Shantel VanSanten, known for her role as Becca Butcher in The Boys, also portrayed Patty Spivot in The Flash series.
6. Laz Alonso
Laz Alonso, known for his role as Mother’s Milk in The Boys, also had a minor role in the movie Constantine, portraying a morgue security guard.
7. John Doman
John Doman had a secondary role as Dr. Jonah Vogelbaum in The Boys, but he played a prominent role in the TV series Gotham as the infamous DC mobster Carmine Falcone.
8. Jack Quaid
Jack Quaid is well-known for his role as Hugh “Hughie” Campbell in The Boys, a pivotal character in the series. Additionally, he voices Superman in the My Adventures with Superman animated series, a significant role within the show.
9. Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan recently appeared in the mysterious role of Joe “Monkey” Kessler in The Boys. DC fans will recognize him for his roles in their adaptations, starting with The Comedian in Watchmen, followed by Thomas Wayne in Batman v Superman.
10. Malcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barrett has appeared in multiple episodes of The Boys as Seth Reed. Additionally, he starred in the TV series Preacher, based on a DC Comics title, portraying the character Hoover.
11. Brit Morgan
Actress Brit Morgan appeared as Rachel in a single episode of The Boys. She also had a recurring role in the Supergirl TV series, where she portrayed Leslie Willis / Livewire across four episodes.
12. Jim Beaver
Jim Beaver played a notable secondary role in The Boys as Robert A. “Dakota Bob” Singer. Additionally, he had a role in a DC production from years ago, appearing as Henry Barnes in the 1993 series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
13. Christian Keyes
Christian Keyes had a recurring role in The Boys, portraying Nathan Franklin across several episodes. Concurrently, he appeared as Desmond/Neron in Legends of Tomorrow.
14. Claudia Doumit
Claudia Doumit is recognized for her role as Nadia Edgar / Victoria “Vic the Veep” Neuman in The Boys. Additionally, she made a guest appearance in one episode of Supergirl, portraying the character Beth Breen.
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