Erin Moriarty Reveals How It Was Fighting Herself in Season 4 of ‘The Boys’

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As a long-time fan of The Boys, I can say that Erin Moriarty‘s portrayal of Starlight has always been one of my favorites. Her recent interview with Variety about playing her evil clone, Shifter Annie, was fascinating and gave us a glimpse into the dedication and hard work that goes into playing such complex characters.

It’s common knowledge that when it comes to the superhero genre, the show “The Boys” is one of the most watched and highly-regarded series. This gritty adaptation of the comic book series has made a significant impact on Amazon Prime, consistently pushing the envelope regarding what can be depicted on television in various innovative ways.

Following four triumphant seasons and a subsequent spin-off series, the creators are now developing the fifth and concluding season of the show. In the meantime, let’s reminisce about that thrilling Season 4 finale, which provided some of the most memorable moments in the show’s storied history.

Based on recent developments, the cast members of the series shared their thoughts about their characters’ fates in Season 4 and future prospects for the final season with Variety. Erin Moriarty was one of the actors who gave us some insights, and this is what she revealed.

In Season 4, it became clear that Starlight’s narrative was intricate, with the original superheroine being swapped out for a villainous clone, who teamed up with Homelander. This deception led to much turmoil, particularly affecting Hughie. However, before the season concluded, the genuine Starlight got the chance to engage in an intense showdown against her clone.

During a talk at Variety, Erin Moriarty shared with fans about the challenge of portraying two characters in the fourth season and what that experience felt like for her.

How did it feel portraying Shifter Annie during the last episodes of the season, and battling your own character, Starlight Annie?

ERIN MORIARTY: It was quite unusual since I needed to portray a completely new character. I had to make an effort to suppress my own habits and mannerisms as an actor because our physicality naturally influences our characters. This meant stepping onto the same set with the same crew and cast members I’ve worked with for years, but not playing the usual character. Not only was the script and character different, but the familiar surroundings would trigger me to slip back into Annie mode. In other words, I had to separate myself from my long-time colleagues and adapt to a new role in the same environment.

To me, physical mannerisms are crucial because I can modify my voice and speaking style in various ways, but it’s challenging to alter my habits or mannerisms. My phone is filled with peculiar videos of myself, as I felt compelled to observe my performance in roles that seemed unconventional at times.

I was acting strangely, mimicking primate behavior. For extended periods, I recorded myself moving around my house and then sped up the footage to observe my habits closely. It was quite humbling as I didn’t fully appreciate my daily routines.

The fight with myself was a matter of going about it with John Koyama, our amazing stunt coordinator, and it was the most challenging experience I’ve ever had. Because I am just neurotic, and a Type A in recovery, it was the most satisfying experience I’ve ever had. The harder you work, the harder it will come out, and you’ll — no matter what — be baseline satisfied by it. But John Koyama made sure I was mega-satisfied.

Source: Variety

This is definitely an interesting story, and seeing what Kripke and his team have come up with so far, we are excited for the final season.

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2024-09-13 18:13