The savage superhero satire, in which corrupt ‘supes’ are policed by a band of vigilantes, was filmed in Toronto, Canada, standing in for its American setting.
Where was The Boys filmed?
The Boys was filmed in Toronto, Canada.
Every The Boys location, explained
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The city – Toronto
The story used Toronto and its landmarks.
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The studios – Toronto
Interiors were built at studios in Toronto.
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The wider region – Ontario
Some scenes used the area around Toronto.
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Corrupt superheroes
The story follows vigilantes taking on corrupt superheroes.
Planning a visit
Toronto – the show’s real home – is an accessible city.
The Boys Fun Facts
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Filmed in Toronto The show used Toronto and Ontario.
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A superhero satire It flips the superhero genre on its head.
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Based on comics It adapts a graphic novel series.
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Corrupt 'supes' The story imagines superheroes as celebrities gone bad.
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An Amazon hit The show became a major streaming success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Boys filmed?
In Toronto, Canada.
Is it set in Toronto?
No – it’s set in the US, filmed in Toronto.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Toronto is accessible.
Is it based on comics?
Yes – a graphic novel series.
When did it start?
2019.
