"We're punk rockers, so we don't want to sell out" and "We don't want to become the target of satire"
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The Amazon series "The Boys" is a unique superhero drama that satirizes superhero movies that have become huge franchises and excessive commercialism. On the other hand, some point out that the original satirical element of the series may be lost as spinoff works of this series continue to appear. In light of this view, creator Eric Kripke has revealed his concerns about the expansion of the universe. In an interview with Collider, Kripke said, "I'm really afraid that we'll become the target of what we've been satirizing for the past five years." He then compared "The Boys" to anti-establishment "punk rock," and revealed that he is trying hard not to lose the original message by pursuing commercial success and mass appeal too much.
"The Boys are punk rockers. That's why it's even harder to sell out. I'm trying really hard not to sell out. We make spinoffs because we really care about them and we're passionate about them. It's not about expanding too quickly, it's about being able to tell new stories that are different from The Boys." When planning spinoffs, Kripke said, "We're careful about the choices we make and we try to explain why we make those choices." He said that it's up to the viewers to decide whether each work is suitable or not, but that he wants them to feel that they all "maintain a certain level of quality."
From the "The Boys" universe, the college-set spinoff drama "Jen Bui" (2023-) and the animated series "The Boys Diabolical" (2022) are already being distributed, and a new spinoff set in Mexico, "The Boys: Mexico," and a prequel drama, "Vought Rising," are currently in the works. Kripke's comments suggest that the show is cautious about expanding the universe any further. The original "The Boys" is scheduled to conclude with the next season, season 5. Filming is set to begin soon.
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