Gen V season 2 is on its way, but let's be honest; it's travelling a bumpy road right now. The death of star Chance Perdomo meant The Boys spin-off delayed filming before it ultimately reached the decision to continue with the show without recasting Perdomo's character, Andre.
It was a bit touch and go for a while (even after the release of The Boys season 4) but don't worry, folks. One of the best shows on Amazon Prime is definitely coming back. During San Diego Comic-Con 2024, we saw a surprise trailer, and production is still underway! So below, we've gathered everything you need to know ahead of Gen V season 2. Here's the latest lowdown for the next visit to Godolkin University, including story and release date speculation, plus filming news.
Warning: There are major Gen V season 1 spoilers ahead!
Gen V season 2 release date speculation
There is no official Gen V season 2 release date yet. Production on the series was due to begin in late March/early April but was delayed to May, following Chance Perdomo's death. However, it seems like filming started again on July 16, thanks to a cryptic post of X from the Gen V account writing: "Class is in session".
Given that season 1 aired roughly one year after filming wrapped on the initial episodes, we're still confident in saying Prime Video will aim for a mid-2025 release date. Stay tuned for updates.
Gen V season 2 cast and crew
Before Perdomo's death, we would have expected the actor to join Jaz Sinclair (Marie), Derek Luh/London Thor (Jordan), Lizze Broadway (Emma), Maddie Phillips (Cate) and Asa Germann (Sam) as part of the Gen V season 2 cast alongside potential cameos from the wider universe of The Boys.
Since then, Prime Video has confirmed that Andre Anderson won't be recast.
"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," a statement released on social media reads. "We won't be recasting the role because no one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to recraft our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honor Chance and his legacy this season."
Those who won't be returning after the explosive Gen V season 1 ending include Marco Pigossi (Dr. Edison Cardosa), Dean Indira Shetty (Shelley Conn), and Professor Richard Brinkerhoff (Clancy Brown). That could also be the case for Luke Riordan, aka Golden Boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger), though he frequently pops up throughout season 1 by way of flashback and, in episode 8, as a manifestation of Sam's guilt. Because of all that, we'd say he's a shoo-in for a season 2 appearance, too.
A new star joining the cast is Hamish Linklater, who will play the character Cipher (very exciting, we know). Chance Crawford will also appear as The Deep in the new season. We'd also speculate that The Boys characters Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) and Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) will return, given that their cameos turned into more plot-significant roles towards the end of season 1.
Another The Boys actor has expressed interest in joining the spin-off, too. "I've already talked to [Eric] Kripke about it," Kimiko actor Karen Fukuhara told The Direct. "I don't know how, but I think Frenchie and Kimiko need to make an appearance somehow. I mean, they must be on a mission somewhere in that world, right?"
Gen V season 2 plot
Gen V season 1 ends on a massive cliffhanger, with Cate and Sam unexpectedly turning the whole world, or at least Godolkin University, upside down. After liberating The Woods, Cate and Sam lead the formerly imprisoned Supes on a killing spree throughout campus. Marie and co. are tasked with stopping them and almost succeed until Homelander shows up and subdues Marie with a laser blast.
We learn that a global news broadcast painted Marie, Emma, Jordan, and Andre as the campus killers and Cate and Sam as the real heroes – something that Cate likely conjured up with her super-strong manipulation powers. It's all very familiar to The Boys season 4, to be honest, meaning that an obvious crossover is coming.
In fact, showrunner Eric Kripke has already confirmed that Gen V season 2 will take place directly after the events of The Boys season 4. The Boys' season 4 ending had many revelations, such as Butcher running off with the Supe killing virus and Martial Law being declared. So we are curious to see how Gen V season 2 helps build on the world before The Boys' season 5 releases. We'll keep you posted as more details head our way!
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