Though we can’t quite believe it, its been almost two decades since Shawn Ashmore shot to fame appearing as Bobby Drake/Iceman in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise.
But now the actor is swapping his ice powers for something a little more hot. The Boys showrunner, Erik Kripke, has confirmed that Ashmore is joining the series in season 2 as Lamplighter.
The character was actually mentioned in passing during season 1 as he was the predecessor to Starlight as part of The Seven. He also played a major role in The Boys’ disbandment prior to the start of the series.
“We were thrilled that Shawn — who is, let’s be honest, an OG superhero — wanted to play the crucial part of Lamplighter,” Kripke said. “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.”
The Boys stars Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk, Karen Fukuhara as the Female, Erin Moriarty as Annie January, Chace Crawford as the Deep, Antony Starr as Homelander and Simon Pegg as Hughie’s dad.
The Boys returns for season 2 on Amazon Prime on September 4.
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