The latest season of The Boys continues to push boundaries, and one of the more surprising elements is the revealing voice behind Ambrosius the octopus.
In season four of The Boys on Amazon Prime, Tilda Swinton lends her iconic voice to play Ambrosius, an octopus who has a complicated relationship with The Deep. Known for her eclectic roles, Tilda takes on this aquatic character, adding a bizarre twist to an already outrageous series.
Tilda Swinton’s Unique Voice Work
In a recent episode, viewers were treated to Tilda Swinton voicing Ambrosius in a scene that was both bizarre and oddly tender. In a pivotal moment, Ambrosius tells The Deep: Baby, look at me; we wouldn’t have to hide our love anymore. We could just be Kevin and Ambrosius.
Creator Eric Kripke shared the behind-the-scenes journey of casting Swinton: We just sent the script to her rep. She came back saying it was hilarious and wanted to do it.
It’s clear that Swinton found the humor in this unusual role, adding her own unique twist to the character.
Introduction of Ambrosius
Audiences first encountered Ambrosius in season three when Starlight (Erin Moriarty) discovers The Deep having an intimate moment with the octopus during a party. This shocking scene sets the stage for the more intricate storyline in season four.
Chace Crawford, who plays The Deep, revealed his initial reaction to working with Swinton: Kripke always said he wanted to get the most Oscar-winning British actor around… He texted me like, ‘Don’t tell anyone but you’re going to get a kick out of this.’
A Singular Addition
The actress recorded all her lines for the season in just one day. Kripke noted about Swinton’s surprising involvement:Watching the classiest possible actress record the dumbest possible s**t was one of the great days of my career.
Fans React Strongly
The reaction from fans has been mixed; many praised Tilda Swinton’s unique portrayal, while others were left shocked by the sheer audacity of combining romance and cephalopods.
The Boys continues to captivate audiences with its audacious narrative choices. With heavy praise for its bold storytelling, it’s no surprise this latest revelation has stirred significant conversation online.
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