‘The Boys’ Fans Are Just Noticing that Ryan Has Been Recast after Season 1

Season 4 of The Boys started airing on June 13, 2024, and it’s still going strong with more episodes to come. The show’s intense drama keeps fans hooked, and online debates about its political themes are just as fierce.

But today, we’re stepping away from that noise to focus on something different—an odd detail about Ryan Butcher, one of the series’ key characters, that’s recently caught attention.

Ryan Butcher first showed up in the Season 1 finale, “You Found Me,” with a small role. He stepped into a bigger spotlight starting in Season 2, played by Cameron Crovetti. Crovetti has since become the face of Ryan, sticking with the role through the current season.

But here’s the twist: some fans only just realized that the Ryan from Season 1 isn’t the same one they’ve been watching since Season 2. This discovery has sparked a wave of surprise online, with many assuming Crovetti had always been Ryan.

The truth is, Ryan was recast after his debut. In Season 1, Parker Corno played the character for that brief appearance. Then, starting with Season 2, Crovetti took over. No official explanation for the switch was ever shared.

Some guess it might tie to Crovetti’s stronger social media presence at the time compared to Corno’s. Crovetti also made it clear online that he was a huge fan of The Boys and wanted a shot at being in the show—a wish that came true.

What’s wild is how long it took fans to notice. Years have passed since Season 1, so it’s easy to see why Parker Corno’s short stint faded from memory. Still, the shock hitting fans now is turning heads. Were you aware of the recast, or is this news to you too? Drop your thoughts below!