Gen V season 2 will start production shortly. The death of star Chance Perdomo meant The Boys spin-off delayed filming before they ultimately reached the decision to continue with the show without recasting Perdomo's character Andre.
Below, you'll find everything that we revealed about Gen V season 2 before Perdomo's tragic passing. The latest lowdown for the next visit to Godolkin University includes story and release date speculation, plus filming news.
There are major Gen V season 1 spoilers ahead!
Gen V season 2 release date
Production on Gen V was due to begin in late March/early April, but was delayed to May following Chance Perdomo's death.
Given that season 1 aired roughly one year after filming wrapped on the initial episodes, we'd be confident in saying Prime Video will aim for a mid-2025 release for The Boys spin-off.
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 events of season 1, include Marco Pigossi as 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.
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 likely that Gen V season 2 will take place after The Boys season 4, so we're curious as to how that will all play out. Plus, Victoria Neuman made off with the super deadly anti-Supe virus after killing Dr. Edison – and this could also alter the events of The Boys season 4.
The new trailer for The Boys season 4 also featured Cate and Sam next to A-Train. So we might well get a follow-up to their murderous predicament there.
Gen V season 2 theories
There were many theories that popped up throughout Gen V season 1 – that unfortunately didn't pan out in the final episode. Some speculated that, despite the murder, Cate would still go on to carry out what Shetty started. As we saw in Gen V episode 8, Cate seems to have her own personal agenda, Shetty aside. Now that she's manipulated the world (and Homelander, yikes) into thinking she's a hero – everything is kind of up in the air. The fate of the Supes as we know it lies with Victoria Neuman, and we don't know if she's bringing that briefcase full of the virus into The Boys season 4.
We could speculate, however, that because of Cate and Sam's newfound, false heroism, Ashley Barett may very well enlist the duo as the newest members of the Seven. It'd be an insane plot twist, but given the way Gen V season 1 ends, anything is possible. Cate and Sam are the new Guardians of Godolkin, and Homelander is on their side. However, Ashley and the other Vought members who escaped to the helicopter must have recognized that Jordan and Marie saved their lives... right?
Gen V is streaming now on Prime Video. For more, check out the rest of our coverage:
- Where does Gen V take place on The Boys timeline?
- Gen V release schedule
- Gen V powers explained
- Can you watch Gen V without watching The Boys?
- Everything you need to know about The Boys season 4
- A Homelander Easter egg you might have missed
- Why Jordan Li is the best superhero in years
- Gen V may have introduced a Supe that can take down Homelander
- A major Gen V character had a secret cameo in The Boys season 3
