Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Boys’ is about to take another deep dive into its twisted, satirical superhero universe with ‘Vought Rising‘. The newly announced prequel series will explore the origins of Vought International, the all-powerful corporation pulling the strings in the main series.
With a talented writers’ room assembled and production set to begin in August, the spin-off promises to deliver the same dark, irreverent storytelling fans have come to expect from ‘The Boys’ franchise.
‘Vought Rising’ Gets A Star-Studded Writers’ Room With Familiar Faces
As reported by Nexus Point News, the creative team for ‘Vought Rising’ boasts an impressive lineup. Showrunner Paul Grellong will be leading the charge, and the series will feature contributions from several industry veterans. James Barnes Known for ‘The Walking Dead’, will be the Executive Producer.
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Whereas, Paul Keables who previously worked on ‘Nashville’ will Co-Executive Produce. Lauren Greer, having worked on ‘Gen V‘ as an executive story editor and writer will also be a part of the team. In addition to a strong writing team, ‘Vought Rising‘ will feature the return of two fan-favorite characters.
Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy, while Aya Cash returns as the neo-Nazi supe Stormfront. Given that both characters had tumultuous arcs in ‘The Boys’, seeing them in a 1950s setting, where Vought’s foundations were first established, will be fascinating.
What To Expect From ‘Vought Rising’
Set in 1950s New York, ‘Vought Rising’ aims to explore the origins of the superpowered corporation that has been manipulating governments and literally everyone. The timeline suggests that viewers will witness the company’s early dealings with the military-industrial complex.
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Additionally, it will also explore the experimentation and unethical practices that would later lead to the creation of Compound V-enhanced superheroes. With the return of Soldier Boy, fans can expect a closer look at Vought’s propaganda machine in its infancy. I’m a way, it will showcase the shaping of public perception of superheroes as all-American icons.
Meanwhile, Stormfront’s presence hints at a deeper examination of the company’s hidden fascist roots. Beyond the prequel series, ‘The Boys’ itself is gearing up for a climactic final showdown. Showrunner Eric Kripke has confirmed that season five will be the last, stating. So, fans have a lot to look forward to from the franchise.
