A surprise cameo voices foul-mouthed shark in The Boys' latest episode

Samuel L Jackson appears in the latest episode of The Boys, featuring Xander, a foul-mouthed hammerhead shark confronting The Deep. The character seeks revenge over an environmental disaster that wiped out more than a billion fish. The Boys is available to stream in the UAE on Prime Video.

Samuel L Jackson has made a surprise voice cameo as Xander, a foul-mouthed hammerhead shark confronting The Deep in The Boys' latest episode on Prime Video. The Marvel star delivers his signature intensity as an angry sea creature seeking revenge for an environmental disaster that killed over a billion fish.

What happens in Samuel L Jackson's The Boys cameo

Warning! Spoilers for The Boys Season 5 follow.

In the episode titled 'The Frenchman, the Female and the Man Called Mother's Milk,' The Deep (Chace Crawford) finds himself at rock bottom after Homelander disbands The Seven. Sitting on a dock drowning his sorrows, he's confronted by Xander, a hammerhead shark voiced by Jackson.

The confrontation escalates when Xander delivers the line in full Sam Jackson mode: 'We know you were responsible for the pipeline genocide. Remember March 15th, motherfucker!' It's classic Jackson intensity, but this time coming from an angry shark seeking justice for his fellow sea creatures.

The cameo ties into The Deep's ongoing character arc, where an environmental disaster caused by Black Noir destroyed a Vought oil pipeline. With The Deep now disbanded from The Seven and facing the wrath of the ocean's inhabitants, his story may be reaching its conclusion.

How Eric Kripke secured the Marvel star

According to showrunner Eric Kripke, securing Jackson for the role was surprisingly straightforward. 'We wanted a really distinct voice and who has a more distinct voice in Hollywood than Sam Jackson? So we just went to his agent,' Kripke told Polygon.

Jackson was their first choice for the role, and the approach paid off. 'He was our first choice, and we were like, Does he want to do this? It was really just taking a flyer. But then it came back, Oh yeah, he likes the show and totally, he'll do it. Boy, that's a bucket list moment, man, of Sam Jackson reading your dialogue.'

The casting choice makes perfect sense for a show that's built its reputation on unexpected celebrity appearances and bold creative decisions. Kripke's approach to the series has consistently prioritised character development over spectacle.

What this means for The Deep's story

The Deep's encounter with Xander represents a potential turning point for the character. After killing Black Noir in retaliation for the environmental disaster, being dismissed from The Seven, and now facing the anger of sea life he was supposed to protect, his arc appears to be reaching a climax.

With the series finale approaching, The Deep finds himself isolated from both the human world and the ocean he once commanded. Whether he'll find redemption or face further consequences remains to be seen, but Jackson's cameo certainly doesn't bode well for the former Lord of the Seven Seas.

Our take is that with The Boys, surprising casting choices and bold moments help keep the series unpredictable and entertaining, while additions like Samuel L Jackson can also feel slightly driven by hype if the role ends up having limited long-term impact on the story.

Where to watch The Boys in the UAE

The Boys is available to stream on Prime Video in the UAE, with the latest episode 'The Frenchman, the Female and the Man Called Mother's Milk' now available. UAE viewers can access the show with a Prime Video subscription, with no regional delays or restrictions.

The series finale drops next week, bringing the current season to a close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who voiced Xander the shark in The Boys?

Samuel L Jackson voiced Xander, a foul-mouthed hammerhead shark who confronts The Deep about an environmental disaster that killed over a billion fish.

What episode of The Boys features Samuel L Jackson?

Samuel L Jackson's cameo as Xander the shark appears in the episode titled 'The Frenchman, the Female and the Man Called Mother's Milk.'

Is Samuel L Jackson's Xander related to Deep Blue Sea?

While Jackson famously starred in Deep Blue Sea with sharks, there's no explicit connection between Xander and that film within The Boys universe.

Where can I watch The Boys with Samuel L Jackson's cameo in the UAE?

The Boys is available to stream on Prime Video in the UAE, with Samuel L Jackson's episode available now for subscribers.

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