Eric Kripke surprised by golden Trump statue prediction in The Boys

The showrunner of The Boys, Eric Kripke, has responded to the series seemingly predicting the rise of a golden statue of U.S. President Donald Trump. As fans dive into the new episodes of The Boys Season 5, they’re being hit with plenty of scenes that bear striking similarities to real-world events before they happen. It’s not something Kripke is especially proud of, but it’s a fact that stands out in episodes like Episode 6, titled "Though the Heavens Fall."

Golden statue

In a recent episode of the series, a golden statue of Homelander was introduced, catching viewers’ attention after a video surfaced of a 15-foot-tall golden statue of Trump at Trump National Doral Golf Club. Fans on social media were quick to point out the similarities between Trump’s statue and Homelander’s, sparking a wave of jokes and reactions.

The Boys as satire

Eric Kripke has previously said that the similarities between the Prime Video version of Homelander and Trump are no accident. Still, it’s becoming harder for the team behind the show to parody current events effectively. "This is the episode where Homelander decides he’s going to be God, and 48 hours before it came out, Trump posted an image of himself as God," Kripke said in an interview. These kinds of parallel developments add an extra layer of complexity to the show’s creation and to what those involved are willing to predict.

Reaction on social media

After the golden Trump statue was revealed, Kripke posted on Instagram expressing his disbelief: "Seriously what the f**k?". It’s a reminder of the way fiction and reality keep colliding in the series. With two episodes left, including a theatrical premiere for the finale, it remains unclear how many more parallels the final stretch will draw with real-world events.

The future of The Boys

With the presidential election approaching in November 2024, Kripke has said he’s "bummed out" that Season 5 was already written before the election drew closer. That could mean the final episodes of The Boys may end up answering real-world developments in surprising ways. For now, it’s clear that headlines and news items keep emerging that blur the line between satire and reality.