Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episode 5, “Beware the Jabberwock, My Son.”
Summary
The Boysseason 4, episode 5 features aStar Warsactor reunion, andit’s so detailed that it feels like it must be intentional.The Boyshas become one ofAmazon’s most successful TV shows, so it’s unsurprising that it features plenty of well-known stars from other franchises. Some of them havehilarious cameos inThe Boys, like Will Ferrell and Charlize Theron, while others play more serious roles. And two of the actors who appear in season 4’s “Beware the Jabberwock, My Son” are also from theStar Warsuniverse.
Comically enough,theStar Warsactors' reunion inThe Boysseason 4 mirrors their relationship from the sci-fi franchise. It’s great to see the stars on-screen together again, but it’s even more fascinating to watch them step into familiar roles. It probably isn’t intentional, but their time together is so detailed that it makes one wonder if the Amazon series planned it.
Why Victoria Neuman Rescues Stan Edgar In The Boys Season 4, Episode 5
Victoria Neuman rescues Stan Edgar in The Boys season 4, episode 5, and there are 2 possible reasons — one of which is more methodical than the other.
The Boys Season 4’s Actor Reunion Perfectly Mirrors Their Star Wars Roles
Giancarlo Esposito & Omid Abtahi Play Similar Characters In The Mandalorian
Giancarlo Esposito returns as Stan Edgar inThe Boysseason 4, episode 5, and Omid Abtahi also makes an appearance as Vought scientist Sameer Shah.Both actors are fromThe Mandalorian,and their roles inThe Boysuniverse are strikingly similar to theirStar Warscharacters. Abtahi portrays Doctor Pershing in theStar Warsfranchise,the scientist working for Moff Gideon whenThe Mandalorianopens. Esposito brings Gideon to life in the Disney+ series, and this villain is even more intimidating than Stan Edgar.
Esposito and Abtahi have a similar dynamic inThe Boys,as Stan is the former CEO of Vought and one of the series' overarching villains, while Sameer is one of Vought’s underlings.
Esposito and Abtahi have a similar dynamic inThe Boys,as Stan is the former CEO of Vought and one of the series' overarching villains, while Sameer is one of Vought’s underlings.Sameer works for Stan before the latter goes to prison, just as Pershing works for Gideon. Sameer also seems dubious of his research for Vought and Victoria Neuman. This feels reminiscent of Pershing’s attitude when asked to experiment on Grogu inThe Mandalorian. It’s no wonder Abtahi plays the role so well inThe Boys, since it’s similar to his past work.
Where Else You Know The Boys' Sameer Actor, Omid Abtahi, From
He’s Appeared In Franchises Like The Hunger Games & The Walking Dead
Anyone keeping up withThe Boysknows Esposito by now, but viewers may find themselves wondering where else they recognize Abtahi from.The actor has appeared in other big franchises besidesStar Wars,includingThe Hunger GamesandThe Walking Dead.He played Homes, one of the soldiers assigned to Katniss' squad, inMockingjay - Part 2.Additionally, he portrayed Howard inThe Walking Deadprequel series,Fear the Walking Dead.Abtahi is also known for the TV seriesMy Own Worst Enemy, Over There,andSleeper Cell.Now he can addThe Boysto his impressive list of credits.
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
