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Samuel L. Jackson's Surprise Cameo Shocks The Boys Fans
14 May
Summary
- Samuel L. Jackson voices The Deep's shark friend, Xander.
- The cameo occurred in the penultimate episode before the finale.
- Jackson was thrilled to voice dialogue for the popular series.
The penultimate episode of The Boys, titled 'The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother's Milk,' featured a surprise voice cameo that delighted fans. Samuel L. Jackson was revealed as the voice behind Xander, the hammerhead shark companion to the character The Deep. This marks Jackson's first voice role in the acclaimed series, which is set to conclude its season on May 19, 2026.
Show creator Eric Kripke explained that securing such high-profile cameos often relies on existing relationships within the production team. However, for Jackson, the approach was more direct. Kripke's team reached out to Jackson's agent, considering him their ideal choice due to his uniquely recognizable voice.
Jackson's character, Xander, previously appeared in the season's premiere, 'Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite,' aiding The Deep. In this recent episode, Xander confronts The Deep regarding his involvement in an ecological disaster. Kripke expressed immense satisfaction with the outcome, calling it a 'bucket list moment' to have Samuel L. Jackson read his dialogue.
