Susan Heyward Praises 'The Boys' for Its Real-World Satire

Actor Susan Heyward, a fan of the satirical superhero series 'The Boys,' joined the cast in its fourth season. She commends the show for its timely reflections on real-world issues. Heyward plays Sister Sage, while Valorie Curry joins as Firecracker, addressing themes like corporate culture and the Me Too movement.

Actor Susan Heyward, renowned for her role as Tamika Ward in 'Orange Is the New Black,' expressed her admiration for 'The Boys' in a recent virtual interview with PTI. Heyward joined the ensemble cast in the show's fourth season, streaming on Prime Video.

'I was a huge fan of the show before joining,' Heyward said. 'I was always impressed by Eric Kripke and the writers' ability to mirror real-world events almost prophetically. I'm hoping for the first time they'll be wrong this season because they've written some bizarre scenes,' she added.

'The Boys' offers a dark satire of a world where superheroes are corrupted celebrities controlled by the malevolent corporation Vought. The series debuted in 2019 and quickly earned acclaim for its fresh take on the superhero genre.

In the latest season, Heyward plays Sister Sage, the world's smartest person. 'Sister Sage wouldn't necessarily show her cards that much; she's more concerned with her own place,' she explained.

The season also introduces Valorie Curry as Firecracker, a new member of The Seven. Known for her political commentary on her far-right show 'The Truth Bomb,' Firecracker provides a critique of movements like Me Too and corporate culture intertwined with politics.

'The characters are nuanced with moral complexities,' Curry said, emphasizing that every villain believes they are a hero.

'The Boys' also stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T Usher, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, and Claudia Doumit.

(With inputs from agencies.)