Starlight’s battle in The Boys season 4 represented a big acting challenge.

So Erin Moriarty turned to one of the greats.

This article contains spoilers forThe Boysseason 4 episode 8.

Erin Moriarty as Annie January a.k.a. Starlight on The Boys season 4

Thankfully, Starlight actress Erin Moriarty knew exactly where to turn for inspiration.

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I remember watchingThe Dark Knightwith Heath Ledger.

Strangeloveto even this year withRobert Downey Jr. in HBOs TheSympathizer.

I needed to transcend more than anything, she said.

Its one thing to change your voice.

Its another to change your intentions and physicality.

So I studiedthe Alexander Technique, which is like trying to use animals to inspire your body.

Thats what Heath Ledger used.

The Boysseason 4 put Annie January through the wringer.

I didnt know how it would hit but I needed to go there.

All eight episodes of The Boys season 4 are available to stream on Prime Video now.