The cast of ‘Gen V’ is heading back to school as filming for Season 2 has officially begun. Prime Video’s The Boys spin-off was initially released in 2023 to positive feedback. However, production for the second season faced a delay following the tragic death of Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson. As of now, it appears filming has resumed.
Filming Resumes Under Heavy Hearts
News about the production restart was shared through the show’s official social media channels with a caption Class is in session
accompanied by an image of Jaz Sinclair wearing a Godolkin University hoodie. This announcement comes just as its parent show, The Boys, airs its Season 4 finale.
School for Supes
‘Gen V’ is set at Godolkin University, a spoof of Professor Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters from the X-Men franchise. The plot follows a group of super-powered students who uncover a secret lab where supes are experimented on. While Season 1 mostly stayed separate from its parent show, Season 4 of The Boys interlaces their storylines, hinting at deeper connections going forward.
The Boys Universe Expansion Continues
As we come closer to the end of The Boys, set to conclude after its fifth season, Showrunner Eric Kripke suggests that there are plans for future spin-offs. Kripke shared, This story of The Boys will not continue on. With any luck, Gen V will continue on, there will be hopefully a couple others in development that we’re talking about…
A Somber Return
The production team reworked the scripts to honor Chance Perdomo, whose character also faces an untimely end in the series. A heartfelt statement was released by his colleagues describing him as an “enthusiastic force of nature and an incredibly talented performer…
Antony Starr’s Absence and New Dynamics
A behind-the-scenes peek also reveals that Antony Starr, known for playing Homelander, won’t be gracing screens frequently this season. As one fan noted,No voice of Anthony Starr, NO HOMELANDER to buy!!!
Mysteries Await Unveiling
The crew seems determined to dive deeper into the dark corners of Godolkin University, promising more secrets and action-packed narrative twists. One particularly intriguing scene involves discovering a clandestine lab underneath the university grounds where experiments on supes unfold.
Fans can stay tuned to Prime Video for weekly releases of both shows, with renewed anticipation guided by intricate storytelling and intense character arcs.
