The Boys: Why was Adam McKay’s film trilogy rejected?

Do you know “The Boys” by the exceptional Adam McKay? A cinematic trilogy that has sparked excitement among film and superhero fans.

Yet, despite its promise and potential, this work was unfortunately rejected. But why then? Let us look at the reasons for this surprising refusal which has left more than one spectator perplexed.

Before becoming a successful series, the comic Garth Ennis And Darrick Robertson was originally intended to be adapted into a trilogy of films. Directed by Adam McKay, known for satirical works such as “La grande scommessa” and “Don’t Look Up”, this version had clear ambitions but was considered too avant-garde for the time.

In 2008, the popularity of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films was not yet what it is today. There Sony, who owned the rights to the comic at the time, was not ready to bet on such a daring project. The scripts were ready, animated scenes had even been developed, but the green light remained elusive.

Adam McKay had a brilliant vision for The Boys, but movie studios were more reluctant to finance unconventional superhero films. Challenges included:

• A satirical tone that is difficult to sell to the big studios.
• A time when the public was not yet accustomed to non-conformist heroes.
• Concerns about the dark and adult nature of the work.

Ten years later, in 2018, the project found a new home on Amazon Prime Video. Led by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg And Eric Kripke, the TV series The Boys immediately became a dazzling success. The series succeeds where the film failed thanks to an audience now ready for subversive superheroes and more flexible production.

Darick Robertson himself expressed that he would not change anything about the course of The Boys. The TV series was not only successful, but it was also able to capture and evoke current socio-political issues. In 2008, this type of content was simply too cutting edge for the film industry.

Ultimately, the rejection of the film trilogy paved the way for a TV series that has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. Although Adam McKay’s vision never came to fruition, his project undoubtedly helped shape what The Boys has become today.