Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episodes 1-3.
Summary
Chace Crawford reprises his role as The Deep inThe Boysseason 4, andthe newest outing finds Crawford’s character romantically entangled with an octopus — one who is voiced by an A-list movie star viewers may know.The Deep isThe Boys’parody of Aquaman, and the Amazon show draws many jokes from his inappropriate relationships with sea creatures. The Deep’s behavior is so bad that Homelander (Antony Starr) tells him to get rid of his octopus and confirms that he has done so at the beginning of season 4.
But while The Deep assures Homelander that he no longer has Ambrosius, the octopus remains in his quarters; she’s just relegated to the closet rather than the large tank in his room.The Deep and Ambrosius discuss their relationship and her living situationduringThe Boysseason 4’sthree-episode premiere. And if Ambrosius sounds familiar to viewers, that’s because the person who voices her is a well-known movie star.
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The Deep’s Octopus, Ambrosius, Is Voiced By Tilda Swinton
The Actor Is Known For Roles In The MCU, Hunger Games, And Chronicles Of Narnia
The Deep’s octopus,Ambrosius, is voiced by movie star Tilda Swinton inThe Boysseason 4. Swinton is a big name in Hollywood, recognizable from roles like the Ancient One in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, President Coin inThe Hunger Gamesmovies, and the White Witch inThe Chronicles of Narnia. The actor is also known for projects likeSnowpiercer, The French Dispatch, The Grand Budapest Hotel,andMichael Clayton.Swinton doesn’t appear in as many TV shows, which makes her part inThe Boysthat much more exciting.
Despite Swinton’s role inThe Boysbeing an odd one, the actor brings her A-game to the part.
Despite Swinton’s role inThe Boysbeing an odd one, the actor brings her A-game to the part.Viewers will feel for Ambrosius, who is yet another victim of The Deep inThe Boys. Crawford’s character becomes less likable with each season, and his treatment of his octopus is pretty terrible in season 4’s three-episode premiere. While she hasn’t met a fate like his former octopus, Timothy, Ambrosius is still at The Deep’s mercy. And if Homelander finds out she’s still in his living quarters, she could wind up worse off than Timothy.
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This could continue intoGen Vseason 2 andThe Boysseason 5. In fact, it’s likely more celebrities will want to be involved with the Amazon show as it continues to grow. Swinton’s involvement is a big deal, as she’s an Oscar-winning star with multiple large franchises under her belt. Considering Swinton’s experience,it’s probably no surprise that her performance as Ambrosius is impressive, even if it’s limited to just a few scenes.
Does The Deep Really Love Ambrosius In The Boys Season 4?
Chace Crawford’s Character Is Using The Octopus In Season 4
Part of the reason Swinton’s performance inThe Boysseason 4 is so devastating is thatThe Deep is stringing Ambrosius along despite not actually caring about her. The emotional impact gets lost in the absurdity of The Deep’s relationships with sea creatures, but it’s clear that Ambrosius truly cares for the Supe. The feeling doesn’t appear to be mutual, as The Deep locks her in a closet and engages in sexual activities outside their “relationship.” He also lies to her repeatedly and ignores her pleas to spend time out of the closet.
Part of the reason Swinton’s performance inThe Boysseason 4 is so devastating is that The Deep is stringing Ambrosius along despite not actually caring about her.
The Deep is also putting her at risk by keeping her at Vought Tower, as Homelander doesn’t want the octopus there. If he discovers The Deep is lying to him — or worse, finds the Supe in the midst of another scandal — he may retaliate against him and Ambrosius. Ambrosius doesn’t deserve to be on the receiving end of Homelander’s wrath, and if The Deep truly loved her, he’d set her free inThe Boysseason 4. Unfortunately, his character probably won’t. He’s already proven that he’s a selfish person, and his actions don’t suggest that will change any time soon.
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