The Boys Herogasm Episode Almost Lost One Scene Due to Amazon Rules



The Boys delivered some graphic images in its latest episodes, but Eric Kripke revealed one scene in particular caused problems.

Prime Video

The Boys made quite a build-up to their Herogasm episode. While the overwhelming consensus is that it was one of the best episodes in the series to date, there were many who felt that the actual Herogasm event itself was not as graphic as it was promoted as being. Despite that, there was still one moment from the episode that Prime Video was a bit dubious about airing, and creator Eric Kripke recently broke down exactly what it was that had Amazon execs in turmoil.

The Boys spent a whole week building up the hype for their Herogasm episode, even preceding the episode itself with a warning that the episode was “not suitable for anyone”, along with a number of other notes about the graphic content, depraved activity and sights that should never be seen by human eyes. Of course, that led to plenty of interest in the episode when it premiered on Friday. While speaking to TV Line, showrunner Kripke explained that due to Amazon’s Standards and Practices department having a strict no-go for any kind of bestiality, which led to one scene in particular scene involving The Deep and a very friendly octopus. He said:

MOVIEWEB VIDEO OF THE DAY

We had a lot of discussion this season about the scene with Deep and the octopus.

For some crazy reason, Standards has a policy against bestiality. They’re so uptight, really. The discussion of that scene and how we pulled off that scene actually triggered a lot of alarm bells at a lot of different levels at Amazon because you’re not supposed to show people f–king animals, and I get it. But my pitch to them was always like it’s so absurd [that] it wouldn’t be out of place in a Farrelly brothers movie. So it’s hard to call it prurient bestiality. It’s ridiculous. To my knowledge, I don’t even think octopi have orifices down there. So there was a lot of discussion of like what are the shots, and what can we do and what can we get away with?

But that was really the first time it ever became conversations where they had to run it up the ladder.

Related: The Boys’ Homelander is a Grade-A American Villain for the Ages

The Boys Took Aim At Gal Gadot’s Imagine Video

The Boys have been known for a number of things. Gratuitous violence, blood, sex and for being a parody of everything related to the superhero genre. On Friday, the episode opened with a parody of the much ridiculed Gal Gadot Imagine music sing-along that the actress instigated during the early part of the Covid lockdowns, and that led to a large number of unexpected cameo appearances.

Many will remember the celebrity-filled version of Imagine that saw Gadot’s attempts to lift spirits turn into something that everyone agreed was more than a little cringy. The Boys turned out their own version playing into the cringe factor effortlessly, and as well as plenty of Supe appearances they also brought in Patton Oswalt, Josh Gad, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani, and Rose Byrne. All in all, it was just another reason that the episode was a winner with fans.

You can view the original article HERE.

Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann Told by Cops to Stay Away From Each Other
Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann Told by Cops to Stay Away From Each Other
The joy of the celebrity look-alike contest
The joy of the celebrity look-alike contest
Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to Diddy
Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to Diddy
Phaedra Parks Reacts to MAGA ‘Housewives’ Idea, Would Be ‘Very Volatile’
Phaedra Parks Reacts to MAGA ‘Housewives’ Idea, Would Be ‘Very Volatile’
'Bad Sisters' Exclusive Clip – Wednesday November 20th Episode
'Bad Sisters' Exclusive Clip – Wednesday November 20th Episode
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Daihachi Yoshida on Prize-Winning “Teki Cometh” | Festivals & Awards
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Daihachi Yoshida on Prize-Winning “Teki Cometh” | Festivals & Awards
Denzel Washington Says Is Playing Robert McCall in Two New Sequels to ‘The Equalizer’
Denzel Washington Says Is Playing Robert McCall in Two New Sequels to ‘The Equalizer’
How Does Gryla’s Plan Turn Out?
How Does Gryla’s Plan Turn Out?
Zayn Reunites With One Direction at Liam Payne’s Painful Funeral
Zayn Reunites With One Direction at Liam Payne’s Painful Funeral
There is money being made in live music – give it back out to the people
There is money being made in live music – give it back out to the people
Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering, Intimation from Jail
Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering, Intimation from Jail
Lambrini Girls share frenetic new single ‘Love’ and announce UK album launch in-store shows
Lambrini Girls share frenetic new single ‘Love’ and announce UK album launch in-store shows
Skenes’ rookie award traps Pirates in uncomfortable situation
Skenes’ rookie award traps Pirates in uncomfortable situation
Jones: McCarthy hasn’t lost Cowboys’ locker room
Jones: McCarthy hasn’t lost Cowboys’ locker room
49ers’ Purdy day-to-day with shoulder soreness
49ers’ Purdy day-to-day with shoulder soreness
Report: Giants benching Jones, DeVito expected to be named starter
Report: Giants benching Jones, DeVito expected to be named starter
The Untold Story’ Trailer Unearths the Dark Crimes Behind the Scenes
The Untold Story’ Trailer Unearths the Dark Crimes Behind the Scenes
Is the ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot Necessary?
Is the ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot Necessary?
Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 7 Round Table: Did Carisi Go Too Far?
Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 7 Round Table: Did Carisi Go Too Far?
‘Yellowstone’ Director & Star Address Angry Fans Who Feel “Cheated”
‘Yellowstone’ Director & Star Address Angry Fans Who Feel “Cheated”
Meredith Marks Loves Caviar, Jewelry, & Being On Time!
Meredith Marks Loves Caviar, Jewelry, & Being On Time!
Charli XCX Takes Over Times Square With H&M
Charli XCX Takes Over Times Square With H&M
What Brought Marc Jacobs and Law Roach to SNL?
What Brought Marc Jacobs and Law Roach to SNL?
Parties, Parties, Parties! MOTHER Denim’s Saloon, Only Natural Diamonds’ Chic Dinner, & More!
Parties, Parties, Parties! MOTHER Denim’s Saloon, Only Natural Diamonds’ Chic Dinner, & More!