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Known for his unprecedented take on superhero culture, Eric Kripke has consistently pushed boundaries with bold storytelling and unflinching portrayal of characters in Amazon Prime’sThe Boys. While the show was overall praised, a few elements were called out for leaving people disturbed at its sight. But who knew, that filming those scenes would be equally difficult for the stars involved?

According to a recent revelation, one such scene came to light surrounding Claudia Doumit’s character Victoria Neuman. After eagle-eyed fans spotted one NSFW scene fromThe Boyswhere Doumit broke character, trying not to cringe or laugh – Eric Kripke came clean, revealing how Doumit’s reaction to the disgusting scene was completely real.
Fans Spot an NSFW Scene FromThe BoysWhere Claudia Doumit Broke Character
Amazon Prime’sThe Boyshas completely shattered the generally-accepted heroism often portrayed in superhero genres, with its unapologetically dark and gritty take on the show. Starring Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Karl Urban,Claudia Doumit, and more, Eric Kripke’s show based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, explored power dynamics, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of unchecked authority.
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But while the show entertained audiences with its redefined superhero narrative, there were a few aspects that truly disturbed fans. So much so, that one eagle-eyed netizen even noticed howClaudia Doumit, who plays Victoria Neumanin the series, expressed a similar reaction to the scene. According to the NSFW video shared onX, where Victoria receives a file that contains a disturbing image, one fan pointed out how Doumit broke her character in that scene.
Certainly, much like the sequence shocked fans, even Doumit appeared to exhibit a similar reaction to it. Despite her character Victoria Neuman known for being outspoken and seemingly righteous, this particular scene almost saw the actress behind the character break her role, out of sheer disbelief and cringe.

Eric Kripke Confirmed How Hard Claudia Doumit was Trying to Keep it Together
Following the fans’ tweet about Claudia Doumit breaking character in the scene,The Boysshowrunner Eric Kripkecommentedon the post how Doumit’s intense reaction to a particularly disturbing scene was entirely genuine. Sending shockwaves through fans with his response, Kripkeshed new light on the behind-the-scenesintensity of the pivotal moment.
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While Claudia Doumit’s raw, unfiltered response during the scene shed light on her emotional investment and commitment to her craft,Eric Kripke‘s confirmation further sparked widespread speculation among fans and led them to revisit the scene in question with a fresh perspective.
This was Claudia’s real reaction at seeing the picture for the first time. All authentic.

— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke)June 30, 2025
she’s trying to control the laughter and it’s so funny

— best of the boys (@archivetheboys)June 21, 2025
You and your team are legends.

You’ve been so good to the source material while also creating your own lane.
— Zachary Bell (@zacharyebell)August 24, 2025
Must be a blast working at the set of#TheBoysAudience can see it every second of the show! LOVE IT!
— Marcello C (@macces012)August 17, 2025
Seriously? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Van “Concept Of A Van” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan)July 29, 2025
That’s hilarious. She could barely contain her laughter.
— Dustin (@dustinjkent)July 08, 2025
AmidThe Boys’ recent premiere of its fourth season, Eric Kripke’s confirmation about Claudia Doumit’s reaction led fans to appreciate the show even more. Calling the showrunner as well as his team of stars legendary, a few fans praisedThe Boys‘ dedication to pushing boundaries.
The Boys, available on Prime Video.
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