Gearing up for a more diabolical season two of the series, The Boys, it is all set to introduce an intriguing character —Lamplighter, into the Supes’ universe. A former superstar and one of the original members of The Seven, Lamplighter will be played by X-Men fame Canadian television and film actor, Shawn Ashmore.
Speaking on roping in Shawn, showrunner and executive producer, Eric Kripke said, “We were thrilled that Shawn, who is, let’s be honest, an OG superhero, wanted to play the crucial part of Lamplighter. He brings so much depth, menace, and world-weary humanity to this former member of The Seven. Shawn is a really good guy. We’re grateful to have him join our bloody little family.”
Having mysteriously been replaced by our very own Starlight (played by Erin Moriarty) in season one, the new season will unravel what truly happened with the fire inducing Supe and The Boys previously. Their tragic history will be in shambles as Lamplighter enters again and dredges up painful memories, poke at their raw nerves and change everything.
The Boys 2 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video with the first three episodes on September 4. New episodes will be available each Friday, culminating in an epic season finale on October 9. This season, the series will also have an after-show titled, Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys hosted by Aisha Tyler, which will debut on August 28.
