# From Vought to the Marvel Multiverse: 10 The Boys Stars Now in the MCU

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Published: 2026-09-30  
Updated: 2026-09-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Asa Germann, known from *Gen V* and *The Boys*, will play Warren Worthington/Angel in Marvel Studios’ *X-Men* reboot, set to premiere on May 5, 2028. He previously played Sam Riordan, a student with extreme strength and durability, and appeared in two episodes of *The Boys* Season 4. In the comics, Angel is a rich kid with feathered wings who joins the original X-Men. He debuted in *X-Men #1* in 1963.

### Karl Urban and Erin Moriarty

Karl Urban leads *The Boys* as Billy Butcher, a ruthless anti-hero chasing Homelander. In the MCU, he played Skurge in *Thor: Ragnarok*, a compromised villain who redeemed himself with one heroic sacrifice. Erin Moriarty, who plays Starlight, first appeared in the Marvel universe in *Jessica Jones* Season 1 as Hope Shlottman, a tragic victim of Kilgrave.

### Colby Minifie and Giancarlo Esposito

Colby Minifie is another *Jessica Jones* alum, having played Jessica’s hostile neighbor Robyn. In *The Boys*, she plays Ashley Barrett, who gains disturbing powers in Season 5. Giancarlo Esposito plays Vought CEO Stan Edgar, who treats superheroes as inventory. In the MCU, he debuted as Sidewinder in *Captain America: Brave New World*, a small role that fans hope grows after *Secret Wars*.

### Clancy Brown and Tilda Swinton

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Clancy Brown appeared in *Gen V* as Professor Brink, a mentor secretly tied to a sinister underground lab. In the MCU, he voiced the fire giant Surtur in *Thor: Ragnarok*. Tilda Swinton voiced Ambrosius, The Deep’s octopus partner, in *The Boys* Season 4. She’s best known in Marvel as the Ancient One, who trained Doctor Strange.

### Kumail Nanjiani and Samuel L. Jackson

Kumail Nanjiani appeared as himself in *The Boys*, but in the MCU he played Kingo, the Bollywood-star immortal in *Eternals*. Samuel L. Jackson voiced Xander, a hammerhead shark, in Season 5. As Nick Fury, he has anchored the MCU for nearly two decades.

### Charlize Theron

Theron played Stormfront in the in-universe film *Dawn of the Seven* in *The Boys* Season 3. In Marvel, she debuted as Clea in the *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* post-credits scene. Rumors suggest she could return in *Avengers: Doomsday*.

### Where to Learn More

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### FAQs

**Who is the 10th The Boys actor in the MCU?**  
Asa Germann, who will play Angel in Marvel’s *X-Men* reboot.

**When does the X-Men reboot premiere?**  
It’s set to premiere on May 5, 2028.