The second season of the American satirical superhero television series Gen V, the third series in The Boys franchise, based on The Boys comic book story arc We Gotta Go Now by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2025.
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Returning as series regulars are Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann.
Episodes
editThe writers for the eight episodes include:[1]
- Ellie Monahan
- Jessica Chou
- Cameron Squires
- Brant Englestein and Chris Dingess
- Lauren Greer
- Chelsea Grate
- Thomas Schnauz
- Justine Ferrara & Michele Fazekas
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
- Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer / Little Cricket
- Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
- London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li
- Asa Germann as Samuel "Sam" Riordan
Confirmed
edit- Hamish Linklater as Cipher[2]
- Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep
- Keeya King[3]
- Stephen Kalyn[3]
- Julia Knope[3]
- Stacey McGunnigle[3]
- Tait Fletcher[3]
- Wyatt Dorion[3]
- Georgie Murphy[3]
Production
editDevelopment
editIn January 2023, it was announced that a writing room for a potential second season would soon come together, to be led by Michele Fazekas, who also has become sole showrunner since Tara Butters has taken a break from work.[4] That October, Amazon Prime Video renewed the series for a second season.[5]
Regarding how it would connect to the ending of the fourth season of The Boys, Eric Kripke said: "[Gen V] will be the first glimpse into the new world that was created at the end of S4."[6]
Casting
editThe second season features the return of the main cast, with the exception of Chance Perdomo, whose character Andre Anderson will not be recast following Perdomo's death in March 2024 in a motorcycle accident.[7][8] In June 2024, Hamish Linklater was announced in the role of Cipher, the new dean of Godolkin University.[2] At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, Chace Crawford was revealed to be reprising his role as Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep from The Boys in the season after appearing in the first season of Gen V.[7] On November 1, 2024, Keeya King, Stephen Kalyn, Julia Knope, Stacey McGunnigle, Tait Fletcher, Wyatt Dorion and Georgie Murphy were set to appear in the season.[3]
Filming
editIn late March 2024, it was announced the production of the second season would be put on hold following Perdomo's death. The cast was due to begin table reads that afternoon before filming started on April.[9] Filming of the season officially commenced in May 2024.[10][11] Filming wrapped on October 31 of the same year.[12]
Marketing
editFootage from the season was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024.[7]
Release
editThe season is scheduled to release in 2025.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Gen V - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (June 4, 2024). "'Gen V' Season 2 Adds Hamish Linklater to Cast". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Petski, Denise (November 1, 2024). "'The Boys' Spinoff 'Gen V' Adds 7 To Cast For Season 2 Of Prime Video Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2023). "'Gen V': 'The Boys' Spinoff Opens Season 2 Writers Room With Michele Fazekas As Showrunner; Tara Butters Taking A Break". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Campione, Katie (October 19, 2023). "'Gen V' Renewed For Season 2 At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (July 22, 2024). "How The Boys Season 4 Ending Will Impact Gen V Season 2 Revealed By Creator Eric Kripke". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (May 5, 2024). "'Gen V' Won't Recast Chance Perdomo's Role After Actor's Death, Sets Production for May". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2024-03-30). "'Gen V' Season 2 Production Delayed Following Star Chance Perdomo's Tragic Death". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Harris, Raquel (June 27, 2024). "Everything We Know About 'Gen V' Season 2 So Far". TheWrap. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Bithrow, Nick (May 15, 2024). "Gen V Season 2 Begins Filming In New BTS Images". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Graham-Lowery, Nathan (October 31, 2024). "Gen V Season 2 Stars Confirm Filming Has Wrapped With New BTS Images". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Northrup, Ryan (July 23, 2024). "Gen V Season 2 Release Window Teased By Amazon Exec". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 25, 2024.