Eric Kripke, creator of The Boys, stated that a scene in Season 5, Episode 3 featuring Homelander envisioning himself as a god like Jesus was written two years ago. The plot point surfaced shortly after President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus on social media. Kripke called the timing a coincidence.
In Episode 3 of The Boys' fifth and final season on Prime Video, Homelander receives a vision from the late Madelyn Stillwell, portrayed by Elisabeth Shue. She declares his destiny: 'You're about to ascend, become immortal, divine, a true god with the love of the world. I know you think love is weak, but who is more loved than Jesus? And why should he have more love than you? You save more people than he does.' This pushes Homelander toward seeking worship from Americans as a living god. The episode aired just 48 hours after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus on social media. Eric Kripke told TVLine the script was completed two years ago, even before the election. 'It just came from us talking about where Homelander was moving, and what his sort of final form would be,' Kripke said. He initially worried the concept was too extreme and cartoonish, but noted, 'the world keeps out-crazying us... I just wish the Trump administration would quit marketing the show for us.' Kripke also addressed the series finale. 'Creatively, it needs to end,' he explained to TVLine, thanking Amazon for allowing it to conclude strongly. The season opener saw A-Train killed by Homelander, with more shocks ahead as the end frees creators from preserving characters.