Who Plays Laddio in The Boys Season 4?
The Boys has been bringing new characters from the comic books to the screen. Season 4 introduces Laddio, one of the lesser-known characters from the comic book source material. Viewers might be wondering who plays him.
Reid Millar Plays Laddio
Laddio is played by Reid Millar. Millar has previously appeared in short films like "The Roots of Men" and "A Dying Man Named Steve" in 2016. Despite his limited credits, he managed to land a role in one of the most popular shows of the decade. Landing a role in a leading streaming service like Amazon Prime Video opens doors for Millar's future opportunities. It's very possible audiences will see more of him soon.
Who Is Laddio in The Boys?
Laddio is a parody of Batman's sidekick, Robin. He embodies the trope of the endlessly loyal sidekick so often presented in comic books. The television version of Laddio takes this subordination to a new level in Season 4. In episode 6, "Dirty Business," Laddio is found chained in a basement as Tek Knight's slave. This brings to light the toxicity of erotic power imbalances. In fact, Laddio is so suppressed that viewers can only identify him from a single line of dialogue that calls out his name.
The Boys has recreated many of the personas from its source material. Laddio's introduction is a chance to expand the show's lore. Laddio's sidekick debut signals an exciting future for the series as it continues to imagine superheroes in today's unjust reality.
