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The Boys Season 5: Karl Urban promises explosive, heartbreaking end
7 Apr
Summary
- Karl Urban hints The Boys final season will be tragic and emotional.
- Billy Butcher battles a brain tumor from his newfound powers.
- Urban cherishes cast and crew bonds from years of filming in Toronto.
The fifth and final season of Prime Video's The Boys is set to deliver an 'explosive, heartfelt, tragic, fun, and hilarious' conclusion, according to star Karl Urban.
Urban, who portrays William "Billy" Butcher, revealed that his character is grappling with a cancerous brain tumor as a consequence of the serum that granted him superpowers. This season promises a 'ballistic' ride as the series wraps up its run.
Reflecting on his time with the show, Urban expressed that he will most miss the "brother and sisterhood connections" with his castmates and the "fantastic Toronto crew," with whom he has worked since 2018. He emphasized the rarity of such deep bonds in the entertainment industry.
Beyond The Boys, Urban also discussed his physically demanding role in the upcoming Mortal Kombat II, calling it the most challenging film of his career. He teased a particularly enjoyable fight sequence between his character, Johnny Cage, and Baraka. The Boys Season 5 is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on April 8th.
