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filled world of The Boys, there are levels of hero, similar to how Hollywood actors are sometimes labeled. There are the "A list" crowd, and then there are the "B and C" list crowd—those whose fame and popularity have waned over the years, and those who've suffered a bit of a fall from grace. Herogasm is a yearly event for the C-list crowd. Held in various locations and hosted by different "supes" each year. Imagine a weekend orgy and swingers party for the super-powered crowd. Similarly, this episode also required a large estate, but one with a bit different set of needs. Earlier in the season, I had been out scouting houses for American Hero, a show within the show that features "real life" stories of the supes. I scouted a mansion that wasn't what we wanted for the reality series, but it had some great architecture influenced by some mid-century lines, and a touch of Frank Lloyd Wright influence, but also sat strongly in the late 1960s and 1970s era. With sunken rooms and multiple split levels, this house felt like the perfect setting for a swingers party. When it came time to scout for Herogasm, I presented that option to Eric Kripke and, although initially it was a bit different than what was scripted, he loved it. Ultimately in the story, Herogasm is just a backdrop for a pivotal superhero fight that would prove A. RENDERED MODEL OF HEROGASM MANSION SET BY DAVID FREMLIN. B. & C. RENDERED MODEL OF HEROGASM MANSION SET BY DAVID FREMLIN WITH AUGMENTATION IN PHOTOSHOP BY JEFF MOSSA. A B C