Shawn Ashmore Cast as Lamplighter in THE BOYS Season 2
A new cast member has been announced for The Boys Season 2. X-Men actor Shawn Ashmore is taking on the role of Lamplighter in the series. He’s a former member of The Seven who also has some ties to Billy Butcher and The Boys. Those ties include why the group first broke up.
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke talked about the casting, saying:
“We were thrilled that Shawn — who is, let’s be honest, an OG superhero — wanted to play the crucial part of Lamplighter. He brings so much depth, menace, and world-weary humanity to this former member of the Seven. And Shawn is a really good guy. We’re grateful to have him join our bloody little family.”
Lamplighter was mentioned several times in the first season of The Boys. It was his "retirement" from The Seven that opened a space for Starlight to join the team. Here’s a description that was shared for the character:
Lamplighter is a former superstar, a member of the Seven before he left under mysterious circumstances, to be replaced by Starlight. He ties in directly to the Boys' tragic history — he’s actually the reason they broke up 8 years ago. So when he enters their lives again, he dredges up painful memories, pokes at their raw nerves, and changes everything.
In terms of powers, Lamplighter is basically the parody of DC's Green Lantern. He has a pyrokinesis staff that lets him harness open flames and wield them.
The Boys Season 2 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video with the first three episodes on Friday, September 4th, and new episodes available each Friday following, culminating in an epic season finale on October 9th.
I like Ashmore and it will be a lot of fun seeing him take on the role of Lamplighter!