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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Boys' Jack Quaid Recalls ‘Crazy' Tom Holland Meeting: 'Spider-Man Knows Who I Am'
It's not every day you get to meet Spider-Man in real life, or at least the man who portrays him, Tom Holland. That moment is enough to catch some fellow stars off guard, as The Boys actor Jack Quaid proved. During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Quaid, who plays Hughie in the show, opened up about several topics, and one specific incident he highlighted was the type of moment fans love. While there's certainly no shortage of celebrities around the world who have watched the popular Amazon Prime Video series The Boys, Quaid was left a bit stunned by the fact that the Spider-Man star was among the show's viewers. "I remember meeting Tom Holland very briefly at a party once, and he was like, 'Oh, The Boys.' And I was like, 'There's no way that Spider-Man knows who I am. That's crazy,'" Quaid explained. The Boys has become beloved by fans, and not surprisingly, it seems the show has plenty of fans who also work in Hollywood. While the excitement surrounding the show has remained high throughout its first four seasons, it has now built up to its final season, which has generated immense intrigue. Season 5 of The Boys has now wrapped filming, and it appears on track for its expected 2026 release. The anti-superhero show has received a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes for each of its first four seasons, with the previous three all hitting a critics' score of 92 percent or higher. Seasons 2 and 3 lead the way, with critic ratings of 97 and 98 percent, respectively. Season 1 of The Boys checked in with the highest marks from fans, with an impressive 91 percent score on the fan-focused Popcornmeter, based on more than 5,000 ratings. As for Holland in his beloved role as Spider-Man, which he has played since 2016, he's set to reprise the role in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has a release date of July 31, 2026.'The Boys' Jack Quaid Recalls 'Crazy' Tom Holland Meeting: 'Spider-Man Knows Who I Am' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 3, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's a stud move...": Antony Starr appreciates the Homelander fan at the Superman film release
Superman and Homelander might exist in different fictional universes, but they can thrive in this pragmatic one. 'Superman' has hit the theatres, and the fans have proclaimed their love, flooding social media with appreciative comments. While the signature red capes and merchandise are celebrated amongst the fans to have a themed visit, one such clip is now viral, where a person wore a costume of the rival. Antony Starr appreciates the Homelander fan... Antony Starr, 'The Boys' actor who plays Homelander, shared a reel on his Instagram story, which was originally posted by a different user. In the clip, a fan wore the costume of Homelander and showed up in the theatre to watch Superman. Calling it a 'stud move,' Starr quipped, 'This really needs to be an example to all. More people should turn up in rival costuming. It's a stud move.' The person in the clip chose to wear the renowned red and white striped cape along with the blue suit, instead of any DC character or becoming the Man of Steel himself. Moreover, he carried a bottle of milk, which is one of Homelander's twisted obsessions, defining the pop culture and staying true to the character, according to Fandomwire. The person in the cape did not post the video, but it was enough to create chaos amongst the masses. Homelander vs Superman For the unversed, Homelander is more of a satirical, sadistic, and egomaniacal character, whereas Superman has a moral compass and uses his power to do good for humanity. While the powers of the characters match, the intentions don't, even though their universes do not collide. Meanwhile, the first wave of fan interactions has hailed James Gunn 's film as the comic book come-to-life moment. While some have criticised the lack of depth, they have also appreciated the fresh chemistry and a hope for better superhero films.
Mint
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Jensen Ackles on reunion with Supernatural co-stars in final season of 'The Boys': 'It was quite an experience'
'Supernatural' fans will soon witness a long-anticipated on-screen reunion as Jensen Ackles expressed enthusiasm over once again collaborating with former co-stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins in the concluding season of 'The Boys'. In a recent interview with People, Ackles opened up about his enduring friendship with Padalecki and Collins, saying, 'We see each other more often than you would think — honestly, at least once a month.' Reflecting on the recent experience of having both actors visit and work with him on the set, he shared, 'It was weird. It was like inviting my friends over to somebody else's house for dinner. I was like, 'Listen, guys, don't make me look bad. I got to stay here.' They were amazing. I can't wait to talk more about it because it was quite an experience.' The possibility of Padalecki joining the Prime Video series gained traction after Kripke publicly expressed his desire to work with the actor on 'The Boys' final season. Padalecki confirmed to Deadline last June that he was open to the idea. 'The answer is yes,' he said, signalling his willingness to reunite with his former showrunner and co-star. The fourth season of 'The Boys', which is currently airing, also saw the arrival of another 'Supernatural' alumnus. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who portrayed the Winchester brothers' father in the earlier seasons of the CW series, made a memorable appearance as Joe Kessler — a hallucination tormenting Karl Urban's Billy Butcher. This week, Kripke marked the end of principal photography on The Boys' finale with a heartfelt message on social media. 'It's bittersweet, but my primary feeling is gratitude,' he wrote. 'We have the best cast, the best crew, the most fun story to write, and something that is impossible to predict: the right timing. You wait your whole career to have maybe two of those things, if you're lucky. We got all of them.' This reunion would not only serve as a nostalgic moment for long-time viewers of 'Supernatural', but also a fitting culmination to Kripke's two most iconic genre-bending series. Ackles, who starred as Dean Winchester for 15 seasons alongside Padalecki's Sam Winchester in Eric Kripke's cult CW series 'Supernatural' (2005–2020), joined 'The Boys' in its third season as Soldier Boy. Since then, The Boys has continued to attract a growing audience, with Kripke, the showrunner, now preparing to bring the story to a close with its upcoming fifth season. As production wraps and anticipation builds for the fifth and final season of The Boys, fans will be watching closely for any official announcements confirming the reunion that genre television enthusiasts have long awaited.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Jensen Ackles' new Prime Video action series is on course for No. 1 but critics are calling it ‘predictable,' ‘cliche' and downright ‘bad'
'Countdown' is a new Prime Video original action series featuring 'Supernatural' and 'The Boys' alumnus Jensen Ackles as an LAPD detective who joins a secret task force to investigate a murder and soon stumbles upon a larger conspiracy that threatens all of Los Angeles. Sounds good, right? Well, a lot of Prime Video subscribers seem to have been sold by the elevator pitch, because just over a week after its three-episode premiere on the Amazon-owned streaming service, it's proved quite a ratings hit. 'Countdown' has already surged into the Prime Video top 10 most-watched list, and now has the No. 1 spot in its crosshairs. At the time of writing, it ranks in second place, only behind the glossy adaptation of E. Lockhart's best-selling thriller novel, 'We Were Liars.' With Ackles's dedicated fans giving it a big push, and the hooky premise (who doesn't love a good action-drama series?), I won't be shocked if it shortly rises to the summit of the Prime Video top 10. There's just one problem, according to the critics, not to mention Tom's Guide's own Martin Shore, 'Countdown' is anything but must-binge TV. It might even be downright bad... If you're an Ackles fan who has already started 'Countdown' and thinks I'm being a little harsh in my assessment, I submit the show's Rotten Tomatoes score as evidence for my case. Right now, the Prime Video original holds a poor 31% rating from 13 reviews. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Granted, that's not a huge sample size, but it does give us an indication that this show has some pretty glaring faults. 'Unfortunately, though the show has all of the fundamentals needed for an engaging action series, 'Countdown' grows duller by the episode,' said Aramide Tinubu of Variety. The Prime Video original holds a poor 31% rating from 13 reviews. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg wasn't much kinder, accusing the show of lacking 'urgency or logic' and even labeling the finale (which doesn't hit Prime Video until September 3) 'head-scratchingly bad.' So if you're hoping it gets better after a weaker start, don't bet on it. It's bad at being suspenseful, it's bad at providing emotional investment and it's bad at being memorable. It feels cynical and uninterested in itself. It provides the bare minimum of every element... then loudly insists it's providing a service,' said TheWrap's Gregory Lawrence. Ouch! Another harsh critic was Nick Schager of The Daily Beast, who wrote, '['Countdown' is] Clunky, simplistic, unbelievable, and inert, it's a show that manages the impressive feat of being generic in absolutely every respect.' Which isn't exactly a glowing recommendation. As noted, TG staff writer Martin Shore was no fan of Ackles' latest TV project either. ''Countdown' is so generic that I quickly found it was washing over me,' said Martin, also pointing out the show is full of 'one-note characters" and 'a lot of time is spent watching middling chatter, or cliche storybeats, or exposition dumps.' So, a critical darling, "Countdown" is not. Of course, it's not especially uncommon for critics and viewers to disagree on a show, and 'Countdown's' saving grace may be its audience score, which sits at 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Recent RT user reviews call it 'action-packed,' 'fast paced,' and 'worth a watch.' Although the cynic in me does feel it's worth pointing out that many of the latest audience reviews aren't shy about proclaiming their love for Jensen Ackles, so I have to question how many of these positive write-ups might be a little colored by the viewer's own fandom. I know I'm always just a little bit kinder to Ryan Gosling movies as a huge fan of the Canadian actor. I suspect you'll still want to give 'Countdown' a chance if you simply can't skip anything involving Ackles, but if you're looking for something with a more unanimously positive reception, here's a guide to everything new being added to Prime Video in July 2025. You can watch "Countdown" on Prime Video now
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Boys' Jensen Ackles Excited for Reunion With ‘Supernatural' Co-Star in Season 5
When the 15-season run of the popular series Supernatural came to a close, many fans were disappointed for several reasons. One was that the duo of Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) and Jared Padalecki (Sam) would be no more. However, Supernatural creator Eric Kripke, who also leads the way in the hit Amazon Prime Video series The Boys, ensured that wouldn't be the case. Padalecki was cast in the upcoming Season 5 of The Boys, and previously revealed to TV Insider that he would be featured in the same storyline, frame and interacting with Ackles, along with another Supernatural co-star, Misha Collins. 'It's a blast," Kripke said. "We already shot it. I will confirm that Jared, Jensen, and Misha are all in the same frame together, and in the same storyline, and interacting with each other.' While speaking with Collider about his new series, Countdown, Ackles addressed the reunion with his former co-star, Padalecki, on The Boys, and the excitement about working together again was obvious. 'There's a reason he and I did that show for 15 years because we truly got along, we truly enjoy working together, and we're effectively brothers in real life, too," Ackles said. "So anytime we get a chance to mix it up and do stuff, it's always a blast. He's the best. You can put us two in front of anything; we'll get the job done.' It's exciting for fans of both Supernatural and The Boys, and it goes without saying, but the rapport between Ackles and Padalecki almost certainly picked up right where it left off in 2020.'The Boys' Jensen Ackles Excited for Reunion With 'Supernatural' Co-Star in Season 5 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 20, 2025
