Even though only a few characters on The Boys [1] wear masks with their supersuits, the cast still look pretty different [2] in real life! Amazon's superhero deconstruction [3] contrasts the clean-cut, suited-up "real" superheroes with the vigilantes who believe they're doing more harm than good, and the cast is top notch, starring some of your favourite actors from movies and TV. The visual contrast is just as big, pitting classic costumes against practical, everyday gear, and that's what makes the show's visual language so very cool. While only some of the characters get fancy costumes on screen, they've all got their individual sense of style off screen — take a look at their real "secret identities" in the gallery ahead!

Karl Urban as Billy Butcher

As ex-CIA operative turned vigilante Billy Butcher, Urban has the "rugged mess" look down perfectly, complete with the long coat and unkempt appearance, intentionally in contrast with the glossy, colourful looks of the "official" superheroes.

Karl Urban in Real Life

In real life, Urban still has something of a scruffy persona — plus a penchant for vivid Hawaiian-print shirts!

Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell

Quaid's character, Hughie, has the perfectly casual, unassuming style for a vigilante. After all, who would suspect an ordinary guy in a band T-shirt and hoodie?

Jack Quaid in Real Life

Quaid is perfectly at home at a red carpet event, although we're guessing he spends plenty of downtime in a wardrobe not entirely unlike his character's.

Erin Moriarty as Annie January, aka "Starlight"

Annie's "Starlight" costume puts forward a very specific image: all white and gold, almost an angelic image of superhero purity, as a symbol of her squeaky-clean image and her naive hopefulness.

Erin Moriarty in Real Life

Moriarty is equally glamorous in real life, but she seems to prefer a bolder, Old Hollywood style.

Jessie T. Usher as A-Train

On the surface, A-Train looks exactly like you'd expect a speedster superhero to look: sleek suit and goggles, all optimised for maximum efficiency and speed. Of course, that perfect exterior hides some much darker struggles.

Jessie T. Usher in Real Life

Usher has some seriously bold fashion sense in real life, unafraid of bright colours and patterns like this deeply fantastic magenta suit.

Antony Starr as John, aka "Homelander"

Starr embodies the all-American superhero leader to a T: dark blue supersuit, a long cape, perfectly coiffed blond hair, and a stern expression. But appearances definitely aren't what they seem with him.

Antony Starr in Real Life

Starr looks just as clean-cut in real life, with one major difference: no floppy bleach-blond hair!

Chace Crawford as Kevin, aka "The Deep"

As the resident aquatic superhero, Kevin's whole look has some obvious influences from the sea, with a wetsuit-style costume covered in scales.

Chace Crawford in Real Life

Clearly, Crawford's years on the fashion-obsessed Gossip Girl [4] have served him well — he always shows up looking stylish in a classic, subtle way.

Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko, aka "The Female"

She might not be able to speak out loud, but Kimiko's appearance and expressions speak volumes. She's a little rougher around the edges, reminding everyone of her traumatic origins and resilient spirit.

Karen Fukuhara in Real Life

In real life, Fukuhara clearly has her own style and isn't afraid to show it off in cool, trendy outfits like this slit-skirt dress.

Dominique McElligott as Queen Maeve

Outwardly, Queen Maeve's appearance is clearly inspired by some of the most famous women superheroes, with an armored suit and headband reminiscent of Wonder Woman. Beneath it all, though, she's keeping some secrets and doubts, just like her colleagues.

Dominique McElligott in Real Life

McElligott has a "classic" vibe, too, but in a different way: all upswept hair and classic, flattering fashion silhouettes for a timeless style.

Tomer Capon as Frenchie

Frenchie is no "superhero" — he's an outright mercenary, and he looks the part, preferring worn T-shirts and jackets to any sort of classic battle gear. But don't underestimate him.

Tomer Capon in Real Life

Capon definitely pays more attention to his style than his onscreen persona, but he's still got just enough of that rumpled look.

Laz Alonso as Marvin, aka "Mother's Milk"

Marvin is often reluctant to stay involved with The Boys, and his appearance reflects that uncertainty: dark colours, leather jackets, and an unassuming appearance overall.

Laz Alonso in Real Life

Alonso does have a pretty unassuming presence in real life, too, but he's not afraid to add just a touch of personality, like this brightly coloured collar.

Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir

Black Noir has taken the "secret identity" part of superheroics to the logical extreme, only ever appearing in a head-to-toe black supersuit that completely conceals his identity.

Nathan Mitchell in Real Life

Surprise! This is the smiling face behind Black Noir's perpetual mask.