Who is Webweaver? Webweaver's Powers and Abilities
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Updated Jul 05, 2024
Who is Webweaver?
Webweaver is a character in The Boys who resembles Spider-Man. He makes a brief appearance in season 4, episode 6, titled "Dirty Business." In this episode, MM finds himself needing Webweaver's assistance. To secure his cooperation, MM is compelled to deliver drugs to Webweaver and even assists him in using them. Despite his limited screen time, Webweaver's role is significant to the storyline's development.
His presence highlights the complex dynamics and moral compromises within the world of The Boys, where even superheroes are influenced by dark and manipulative forces. This encounter underscores the gritty realism and ethical dilemmas that the characters face, adding depth to the narrative of The Boys' universe.
Web Weaver's Powers and Abilities
Webweaver in "The Boys" is akin to their version of Spider-Man, appearing briefly in Season 4's sixth episode, "Dirty Business." His main ability involves shooting webs from a spinneret located near his backside, similar to Spider-Man's web-slinging. However, unlike Spider-Man's neat web shooters, Webweaver's webs are more organic and messy, reminiscent of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man from the Sam Raimi films.
In the episode, Mother's Milk (MM) deals with Webweaver, needing his cooperation. Webweaver's powers seem to be tied to his natural abilities, but they also cause him problems, as seen in his web-covered apartment. To control his powers, he relies on drugs administered through his rectum, a vulnerable spot for Supes, showing a weakness similar to what was exploited in Season 1. This connection between his powers and vulnerabilities adds complexity to his character, even in his brief appearance.
Who Plays Webweaver in The Boys?
Dan Mousseau, born on June 28, 1993, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is the actor who plays Webweaver in Season 4 of "The Boys." He is known for his role as this character, who parodies Marvel's Spider-Man in the series.
Aside from "The Boys," Dan Mousseau has appeared in other acting projects such as "Monkey-Love," "Please Hold" (2022), "Workin' Moms" (2019), and "Sincerely, Yours, Truly" (2020). His portrayal of Webweaver adds to the show's satire of superhero tropes, depicting a street-level hero entangled in the morally complex world of corporate-controlled superheroes.
The Boys Season 4
The fourth season of "The Boys," based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is developed by Eric Kripke. It stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and others, with new additions like Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Set six months after the last season, it follows Victoria Neuman's rise and Homelander's control. Billy Butcher, facing a terminal illness, must unite with The Boys to stop a global catastrophe.
The season started airing on Amazon Prime Video on June 13, 2024, with episodes released weekly. It's praised for its action, character growth, humor, and performances, although viewer reactions vary. The show was renewed for a fifth and final season, announced just before the fourth season premiered in June 2024.
The Boys Season 4 Cast
Actor |
Character |
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Karl Urban | William "Billy" Butcher |
Jack Quaid | Hugh "Hughie" Campbell Jr. |
Antony Starr | John Gillman / Homelander |
Erin Moriarty | Annie January / Starlight |
Jessie T. Usher | Reggie Franklin / A-Train |
Laz Alonso | Marvin T. "Mother's Milk" |
Chace Crawford | Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep |
Tomer Capone | Serge / Frenchie |
Karen Fukuhara | Kimiko Miyashiro / The Female |
Nathan Mitchell | Black Noir II |
Colby Minifie | Ashley Barrett |
Claudia Doumit | Victoria "Vic" Neuman / Nadia Khayat |
Cameron Crovetti | Ryan Butcher |
Susan Heyward | Jessica "Sage" Bradley / Sister Sage |
Valorie Curry | Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker |
Jeffrey Dean Morgan | Joe Kessler |
The Boys Season 4 Episode List
- Episode 1: "Department of Dirty Tricks" - June 13, 2024
- Episode 2: "Life Among the Septics" - June 13, 2024
- Episode 3: "We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here" - June 13, 2024
- Episode 4: "Wisdom of the Ages" - June 20, 2024
- Episode 5: "Beware the Jabberwock, My Son" - June 27, 2024
- Episode 6: "Dirty Business" - July 4, 2024
- Episode 7: "The Insider" - July 11, 2024
- Episode 8: "Assassination Run" - July 18, 2024