SPOILER ALERT : This article contains details of the Season 4 finale ofThe Boysthat was formerly titled Assassination Run.
But, I mean, no one could really predict that this to happen with the timing.
In a divided America, the news causes chaos and riots all over the nation.
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Neumans fury is tempered off-camera by Homelander promising to suspend the Constitution under a new world, new rules.
Lets just say, it doesnt all go to plan at least Singer and The Boys plan.
DEADLINE:So, is Victoria Neuman really dead?
Secret Service agents protect Donald Trump following an assassination attempt on July 13.Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images
CLAUDIA DOUMIT:(laughs) Thats the first time Ive been asked that question.
I wouldnt think so.
Unless its half my body.
So, I think its pretty permanent.
(laughs) I think its a pretty permanent death.
With that, blood and guts and an overthrow of American democracy and.
DOUMIT:I kind of love that.
Ive had a fantastic time on this show.
But it is time for Neumans story to be over.
Actually, you only have eight episodes left to do it.
DOUMIT:That was actually my last day of filming.
It was really funny because, for me, it was just another day on set.
DEADLINE:That story alone is so The Boys…
DOUMIT:I know, right?
They put me up on these wires and lifted me midair.
Then I wiggled around for a bit, and someone yelled split and I just I stopped moving.
It was very peaceful actually.
Then the very last thing I did was lie in a pool with my own fake blood.
Thats just the norm on the show, honestly.
The only difference was it was my fake blood this time.
DOUMIT:Oh yeah.
And in that discussion, her death was brought up.
It wasnt brought up so specifically that I knew how she was going to die.
DEADLINE:What do you mean?
DOUMIT:Like, I didnt know who was going to kill her.
I didnt know a lot of those details, but I knew that was the North Star.
So, with that in mind, thats really how I approach the season.
Thats really how I dove into the season.
It is also an interesting thing because youd never want to play the ending.
I will say, even before that weve spoken about Neumans eventual end for a while.
It had always kind of been a part of the conversation.
It was just a matter of when, because her downfall is really in a reckless pursuit of power.
It blinds her, which I think is a beautifully sad thing.
But from the moment I joined this show, I thought she was going to die.
DEADLINE:I mean, the comics are a good roadmap, but the show is so different.
So, if anything, I thought it would be sooner for Neuman, I did.
I just felt lucky to play to get to play her for as long as I did.
And that didnt happen.
And then Season 3 rolled around.
I had the same thought.
I was like great, Im gonna have some fun with her, and then theyll kill me.
By the time I actually had the call with Eric, I knew immediately what the call was.
DEADLINE:How did it go down?
So, I got it.
DOUMIT:Its quite the surreal moment, I would say first and foremost.
I think the show has always served as a reflection of whats currently happening in our world.
But, I mean, no one could really predict that this to happen with the timing.
Theres social commentary throughout every season.
I think it skews more political this season, because thats the current landscape of the country.
But, its something that just cannot be anticipated.
As an actor, how does that very heavy theme work in your process?
DOUMIT:Theme wise, I think trauma was the central theme this season.
For Neuman, her trauma comes a lot from her powers.
I think she has incredible shame and self-hatred for the power that she possesses …
DEADLINE:You mean the ability to blow up peoples heads?
I think shes wanted that since she was old enough to realize what she did to her parents.
So, this shame and hatred of self is something thats deep rooted within her.
And thats how that trauma has presented itself within her this season.
But, to me, overall, thats the underlying theme of this season.
DEADLINE:Now, the season is over, whats next for you?
More Call of Duty?
DOUMIT:(laughs) I have done some Call of Duty.
Its funny because all of the projects that Im doing, theres a lot I cant really talk about.
DOUMIT:I know!
(laughs) Ive had a wonderful directing opportunity recently, and that was fantastic.
Ive got a few writing projects that Im working on.
DEADLINE:Okay, assuming Neuman is really dead, did it work for you?
DOUMIT:I kind of love it.
Because to me, its the same rules as a party you get in late, get out early.
