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The Boys Creator Wanted Black Noir's Animated Scenes To Evoke This Director
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Nick Staniforth)
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The Boys creator reveals the classic director that inspired Black Noir's surreal animated scenes
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- Eric Kripke wanted Black Noir's imaginary friend scenes to channel the 'whimsical, dreamlike' style of Terry Gilliam, known for his work in Monty Python
- Kripke says the Gilliam-esque animation helps bring Black Noir's troubled psyche to life and adds a touch of the unexpected to the gritty superhero show
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Eric Kripke, Terry Gilliam, The Boys