Frenchie Actor Explains Death Scene, Dancing With Homelander
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In Episode 7 of “The Boys” Season 5, Frenchie (Tomer Capone) dies after a final confrontation with Homelander, sacrificing himself to protect Kimiko and sharing a poignant last kiss with her.
- Homelander consolidates power by killing the president, disbanding Congress, and abolishing the Seven, while the Boys investigate pro-Homelander propaganda and face new threats, including a shape-shifter.
- Tomer Capone revealed he learned about Frenchie’s death early in the season and described filming the emotional final scenes as a powerful, bittersweet experience shared with cast and crew.
- Capone highlighted the significance of Frenchie’s last words and insults to Homelander, emphasizing themes of love, connection, and resilience in Frenchie’s character arc.
- Behind the scenes, Capone and Antony Starr lightened the mood by dancing between takes during the intense final scenes, showing their close friendship despite the dark storyline.