'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 2: Did we just spot 'The Campaign' star?
Contains spoiler for 'The Boys'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans eagerly anticipating 'The Boys' Season 4 have been on edge for its release. The Prime Video series has captivated audiences throughout the 2020s with its sharp critique of the superhero genre and comic book culture, cleverly paralleling contemporary American politics.
Prime Video recently debuted the first three episodes of 'The Boys' Season 4 on Thursday, Jun 13, signaling the start of another thrilling season. Notably, these episodes introduce a surprising cameo within Vought International's media and entertainment strategies.
'The Boys' has featured numerous celebrity cameos over its seasons. Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani, and others have appeared as themselves. However, one of the biggest surprises came in Season 3 with Charlize Theron's cameo.
This actor's appearance hints at significant changes ahead for 'A-Train', promising more excitement and intrigue in the season to come.
Will Ferrell joins the celebrities cameo list in 'The Boys' Season 4
In Season 4, Episode 2 of 'The Boys', titled 'Life Among the Septics,' the scene opens with Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Hypnotize' playing as we glimpse an urban neighborhood. Will Ferrell makes his appearance early in the second episode, playing a role in A-Train's new movie, 'Training A-Train'.
He portrays A-Train's coach, advising him against getting involved in illegal activities, saying he could either escape that life or face dire consequences.
During filming, the director praises Ferrell's performance, even getting emotional, predicting potential award recognition.
He then shifts to critique A-Train's acting, prompting a response about A-Train's brother being a waiter, not a criminal, and his coach being his only mentor.
A-Train is discomforted with his role alongside Will Ferrell in 'The Boys'
A-Train is deeply unsettled by the racial stereotypes woven into the script, criticizing Adam's shallow grasp despite his visit to a Compton center.
Adam's 'Dawn of the Seven' film, reminiscent of Zack Snyder's 'Justice League', is now reshaping A-Train's spinoff to humanize him, albeit through a lens that serves Vought's interests.
The portrayal of his brother as a drug dealer rather than his supportive coach infuriates A-Train, who feels exploited and sees Homelander's involvement as punitive.
Amid Will Ferrell's comedic presence, A-Train's frustration intensifies. He refuses to be portrayed as a mere beneficiary of a white savior narrative, drawing strength instead from his Reggie persona to seek redemption.
'The Boys' trailer
Three episodes of 'The Boys' are now streaming on Prime Video.
