The Boys' Deep Secret: Why Was The Deep's Bulge Edited?
The dark humor and irreverent nature of The Boys is known, and while this show pushes boundaries with violence and gore, one comedic element proved to be too much! We will dig into this secret that created a fun situation behind the scenes for The Boys.
Who Is The Deep?
If you have been watching The Boys show, then you likely know about The Deep, who plays Aquaman, and is part of The Seven. The Deep character, known for his morally reprehensible behavior and The Boys superhero satire. But why would he require edits?
How Did The Deep's Bulge Become a Story Point?
Turns out that there is an entire backstory to the The Deep Bulge. In The Boys lore, The Deep character, played by Chace Crawford, has a rather exaggerated anatomy, a source of jokes for the show. During The Boys season 1, when Amazon released promotional material for the show, Crawford wore a Prosthetic Penis for his The Deep anatomy as the character was shown to be well-endowed. It led to an interesting turn of events that ultimately shaped The Deep's character!
What Did Amazon Do About The Deep's Prosthetic Penis?
With an over-the-top visual element on the character's appearance, The Boys creator Eric Kripke got a clear message from the studio. Amazon decided they had to take the prosthetic out of the show! This means that they digitally altered The Deep character for the rest of The Boys season 1, leading to the unique situation for fans of the show to experience.
Did The Deep's Bulge Turn Into a Marketing Campaign?
That unexpected twist for The Deep and the The Boys' dark humor didn't go away, even if they cut back the show. Even with that behind-the-scenes update, they made use of the scene for The Boys marketing, releasing an image of the character as part of an official 2019 calendar, giving fans a light-hearted laugh.
Why Is The Deep's Editing a Hilarious Reference to the Justice League Movie?
If you recall what happened in Justice League movie, it is something that's often talked about in The Boys' universe. There was a controversy with the digitally-altered removal of Henry Cavill's mustache! The story of The Deep's Bulge highlights how those kinds of edits happen, making for a hilarious inside joke!
Can I Find Out More About the The Deep's Sexual Habits and His Arc?
Fans should get ready for more wild and exciting twists, The Boys season 4 continues to focus on The Deep character as he seeks redemption, albeit a little too late. The Deep's sexual habits play a large part in The Boys' humor, which makes The Boys world so unique!
