The actor himself suggested his participation in The Boys through his Instagram profile. Amazon officially confirmed this shortly after. Ackles will play the role of Soldier Boy, the first superhero in this universe.
Soldier Boy is somewhat similar to Marvel’s Captain America. Like the hero with the shield, he also fought in the Second World War. This is where the similarities end because Soldier Boy is a bumbling coward who was mentioned by Billy Butcher and Homelander in the comics.
Ackles fans are sure to be excited about this news, but not as much as The Boys showrunner Erik Kripke. Both gentlemen met on the set of Supernatural . Kripke is the creator of the adventures of the Winchester brothers and is very close to the actor who played Dean. In the official press release, he expressed himself in superlatives about the actor and did not try to hide his excitement about the joint project again.
Jensen Akcles is another popular actor who will join the ranks of The Boys . It was recently announced that Shawn Ashmore ( X-Men , Killjoys ) would also star in the production. He will play the role of a Lamplighter. Additionally, another Supernatural actor, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, is also linked to the series.
