Season 2 is coming our way!
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As The Boys fans wait patiently for the fifth and final season, they still have something else to look forward to in the meantime – Gen V season 2.
The second season of the spin-off show is deep into production, and a first-look teaser was recently shown to the audience at San Diego Comic-Con.
In the trailer, Marie, Emma and Jordan were seen being brought back to Godolkin University, and being welcomed by Cate.
Footage included a voice-over from Hamish Linklater’s new dean, promising bigger and better things for the new year. He was then seen on screen alongside Sam and Cate, while a cameo of Chace Crawford’s The Deep was also seen.
Of course, fans saw Sam and Cate recently, as they both made appearances in The Boys season 4. In contrast, we haven’t had an update on the others at all, since the season 1 finale saw them stuck in a mysterious hospital-like setting.
Thankfully, fans shouldn’t have to wait too much longer to find out how that cliffhanger is resolved – and there could be more on the way beyond that too.
When asked about the future of The Boys franchise, in light of the main series coming to an end, showrunner Eric Kripke told Variety: “I think they [spin-offs] can and should continue.
“The Boys story is about Butcher and Homelander and these two planets crashing into each other, and this particular story doesn’t work without both of them. And you can only keep that going for so long.
“So, what I would say is, this particular story is ending, the Butcher-Homelander [story] is ending. But there can be other stories and other corners of the universe.
“And hopefully, it’s vibrant and perverted enough to allow for those stories. So, hopefully Gen V continues, hopefully a couple other things we have in development continue.”
But when will Gen V season 2 arrive on Prime Video? Here’s everything you need to know.
*Warning – contains spoilers for Gen V season 1*
Will there be a Gen V season 2?
Yes! Gen V has officially been renewed for season 2. Its renewal came before the end of season 1, with the cast sharing the good news on social media.
In a video posted to Twitter, which was recently rebranded as X, the cast were seen screaming with the caption reading: “Attention all God U students, Gen V is officially coming back for season 2.”
Gen V season 2 release date speculation
Season 2’s release date is not confirmed just yet, but we do know that the season is in production.
It was initially meant to start filming much earlier, but was delayed following the tragic death of star Chance Perdomo.
Chance Perdomo (Andre Anderson), Jaz Sinclair (Marie Moreau) and Derek Luh (Jordan Li) in Gen V. Brooke Palmer/Prime Video
The most recent update was got was in July 2024, when Amazon MGM Studios exec Vernon Sander said: “We love Gen V. Season 2 is turning out to be really strong.
“They’ve had their hardships, obviously, with the loss of Chance, but ultimately, I think all fans of The Boys are really going to love that second season and stay tuned on whether there’s more.
“We are in production now. We’ve been in production for several weeks now, probably a month or two, and I’m hoping that will be out next year.”
That suggests that it will be on screens sometime in 2025.
Gen V season 2 cast: Who will star?
The following cast members are expected to return for Gen V season 2:
Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
Lizze Broadway as Emma Shaw
Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
Derek Luh and London Thor as Jordan Li
Asa Germann as Sam Riordan
Chance Perdomo was also intended to return as Andre Anderson, but he tragically died before any of season 2 was filmed.
It was confirmed in a statement earlier this year that Andre will now be written out of the show, and the character won’t be recast.
The statement said: “As we continue to navigate the tragic loss of Chance Perdomo, everyone at Gen V is determined to find the best way to pay respect to his memory.
“We won’t be recasting the role, because no one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to refract our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honour Chance and his legacy this season.”
Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson in Gen V. Brooke Palmer/Prime Video
When it comes to other actors in the cast, it seems unlikely that we will see Patrick Schwarzenegger, who played Jason/Golden Boy, or Shelley Conn, who played Indira Shetty, back for season 2, after their characters were killed off.
However, we do already know of one new addition, with Manhunt star Hamish Linklater set to play the character Cipher, described as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University”.
“Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
Showrunner Eric Kripke said of Linklater’s character: “He’s really scary. I’ve wanted to work with [Hamish] forever. He was so unbelievable in [Midnight Mass]. He’s a very complicated, mysterious character. I’m excited for people to see him.”
We also know of one cameo from the cast of The Boys, with Chace Crawford confirmed to make an appearance as The Deep.
Gen V season 2 plot: What could happen?
Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau in Gen V. Amazon Studios
We know that the series is set to pick up after the events of season 1, which saw Marie, Jordan, Andre and Emma waking up in a hospital room without an exit, having been beaten by Homelander.
It is also likely to pick up with Sam and Cate, two characters who went on an anti-human tirade at the end of season 1, and who reappeared in season 4, now working with and for Homelander and the rest of The Seven.
We’re sure there’ll be some more tie-ins with The Boys in season 2, as well as perhaps a few more cameos from some familiar supes.
Kripke said of the new season: “It’s really intense. It’s fun to sort of find your legs in the second season of a show and really start digging into the story and the characters.”
Is there a trailer for Gen V season 2?
Not yet! A trailer was shown behind closed doors at San Diego Comic-Con, but it hasn’t yet been released online.
We’ll keep this page updated as and when it or another trailer drops, but for now, why not revisit the epic season 1 trailer?
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