Surprise: Two actors from ‘The Boys’ previously starred in the same Marvel series

Starlight, aka Annie January, played by Erin Moriarty, is the best example of this. In the series, she becomes a progressive icon and thoughtful leader, continually standing up to corruption within The Seven and Vought International. Also appearing in the series is Colby Minifie, who in the boys plays the role of Ashley Barrett. These two actresses previously starred together in a Marvel series.

Starlight and Ashley Barrett

Moriarty’s character, Starlight in the boys She is a superheroine with energy manipulation, light-based powers, and superhuman strength. One of the few heroes in the series who truly cares about protecting society, she soon clashes with the corrupt and self-centered members of The Seven. In the end, he joins The Boys, who try to stop the Superpowers, especially Homelander (Antony Starr).

Minifie plays on the boys the role of Ashley Barrett, a Vought International publicist who eventually rises to become the company’s CEO. Ashley is initially responsible for Vought’s public relations and superhero image, but as the series progresses she becomes increasingly involved in the company’s dark and chaotic machinations. Her role as CEO puts enormous pressure on her, leading to some of the most stressful and sometimes comedic moments in the series.

Jessica Jones

the boys It is not the first series in which Moriarty and Minifie work together, nor is it the first time they have starred in a superhero series. Both actresses can be seen in Jessica Jonesthe Marvel series that revolves around the eponymous Marvel heroine, played by Krysten Ritter.

Years ago, Jessica Jones fell under the control of Kilgrave (David Tennant), a purple-clad man whose voice forces people to obey him. Kilgrave kept Jessica prisoner for a long time, using her for sex and companionship and convincing himself that she loved him because she never said “no.” In the end, Jessica managed to escape after Kilgrave was hit by a bus, but she later returned to his life.

hope and robyn

Moriarty appeared in Jessica Jones as Hope Shlottman, a young woman who is Kilgrave’s victim. He kidnaps Hope and brings him back into Jessica’s life. Hope’s parents hire Jessica to find their daughter. However, when she does, Kilgrave forces Hope to kill her parents with a subconscious order. Hope spends the rest of the season in jail awaiting trial, while Jessica attempts to capture Kilgrave to prove Hope’s innocence.

Minifie played Robyn, a neighbor who lives in the same building as Jessica with her twin brother Ruben (Kieran Mulcare). Robyn has a controlling, possibly incestuous attitude towards Ruben and immediately dislikes Jessica because Ruben is in love with her. As in the boysMinifie starred Jessica Jones A hilarious but at the same time hated character.

To look at?

Do you want to see Moriarty and Minifie in Jessica Jones? You can watch the series on Netflix. You can also see them at the boyswhich can be found on Prime Video.