The Franchise star Aya Cash discusses why the new satirical series is perfect for The Boys fans. Cash is known for playing a closeted supervillain, Stormfront, in Prime Video’s satirical superhero series. Soon, she will play Anita in The Franchise, another satire that depicts the behind-the-scenes problems of making a superhero movie. The upcoming Max series also stars Daniel Brühl, Himesh Patel, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Hynes, and others.
Screen Rant recently spoke with Cash on the red carpet for The Franchise premiere. The star compared the two series, sharing some details about how the two are related. Cash pointed out that the satirical aspect of The Boys has translated into the latest superhero series, saying that both series are “pointing at the same sort of critique.” However, she believes The Franchise is less violent and has a “little bit of a lighter touch.” Read her full comment below:
“The Boys is like the NC17 version of parody and a lot more violent than we are. I think we have a little bit of a lighter touch [in The Franchise], but they are both pointing at the same sort of critique, which is fun.”
The Franchise Solves The Boys’ Craving.
The in-your-face parodies of comic book superheroes made The Boys so successful. Its satirical take on pop culture icons and mainstream superheroes has made the series a unicorn on television. Since its release, there has been a high demand for series alike, and The Franchise seems to be the answer fans have been looking for. The series plays on The Boys’ trend but also finds a new angle to bring something fresh to television.
The trailer for The Franchise has shown that it pokes fun at the “dream-come-true” process behind franchise superhero movies, taking a comedic approach to how they are made. While it continues the satire in the mainstream climate, the series also takes the high-action aspect out of The Boys’ formula, replacing it with the myth of superhero movies. The approach is even more intriguing with the cast of Brühl, Cash, and Richard Grant. All three actors have a history in the superhero genre, portraying Baron Zemo, Stormfront, and Classic Loki, respectively, which adds more interest to the series due to their audience familiarity.
Our Take On The Franchise’s Satirical Aspect
It’s Perfect Timing
Given how much criticism superhero movies have received in recent years, it’s time for a television series to tackle that as the MCU attempts to wrap up the Multiverse Saga and the DCU deals with their rebranding under James Gunn. Therefore. The Franchise arrives just in time to join the heated debate.
The Franchise will premiere on October 6, 2024, on Max.
