Jack Quaid’s Latest Flick Has Fans Wheezing Over Its Elsewhere ‘The Boys’ Feel

Hard launched into Hollywood by The Boys, Jack Quaid has been going places ever since his popular “chill guy” persona as Hughie became the face of the Prime TV franchise. Following it was his iconic portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which convinced fans of his versatility. However, as Quaid takes on new roles, fans are finding it hard to shake off his previous characters, with his Hughie persona lingering in their minds as they watch him in other projects.

According to the latest Hollywood updates, Jack Quaid stars in NOVOCAINE, playing a man who cannot feel pain and must rescue his girlfriend. The film hits theaters on March 14. This plot has fans drawing parallels with Quaid’s character Hughie from The Boys, sparking curiosity about potential similarities.

The NOVOCAINE plot echoes Hughie’s backstory, where his girlfriend Robin’s tragic death at the hands of A-Train fuels his revenge quest to take down the culprits of the city. His new character, meanwhile, appears to be a spin-off carrying forward Hughie’s past traumas. Fans, thus, are left in stitches as they see Quaid’s new role exploring similar themes, like giving into Hughie’s emotional motivations and vulnerabilities.

Social media is abuzz with fans jokingly theorizing that Jack Quaid’s new movie role is an extension of his Hughie persona from The Boys.

Jack Quaid latest flick has surprisingly served the likes of The Boys fans

Although imagining Jack Quaid in multiple theories is something fans, do with a burning passion, some have leveled up their dark humor game. A couple have conspired that Hughie’s exposure to Compound V has given him superpowers, including a reduced sense of pain, which is now being showcased in his new film. While others have hilariously connected the dots between Quaid’s two roles, imagining a hilarious and fictional backstory that links the two characters.

“He is tailor made to play such characters,” wrote a fan uncomfortably, hinting at the obvious.

Jokes aside, for those unversed in the 2025 action thriller, Novocaine will see Jack Quaid play Nathan Caine, a bank executive who is unable to feel pain. When his girlfriend is kidnapped, Nathan embarks on a rescue mission, utilizing his unique condition. The film boasts a talented cast, including Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, and Jacob Batalon. Needless to say, fans can expect an adrenaline-fueled ride, showcasing Quaid’s versatility as an actor, topped with a gripping premise and ensemble cast.

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