Convention - SDDC 2025 : Gen V unleashes a bloody, star-studded season 2 preview — and a shocking Boys crossover tease

By Mulder, San Diego, Convention Center, Ballroom 20, 25 july 2025

It was standing-room only in Ballroom 20 on July 25, 2025, as the Gen V cast and crew descended upon San Diego Comic-Con for the spinoff’s first-ever appearance at the pop culture mega-event. The excitement was palpable before the panel even began, with attendees buzzing about what Michele Fazekas and her team might reveal about the second season. They weren’t disappointed. Not only did Prime Video premiere the explosive full trailer for season two, but fans were treated to surprise appearances, unexpected crossovers, and even a glimpse into the future of The Boys universe itself. Moderator P.J. Byrne—in a stroke of genius—conducted the entire session in character as Adam Bourke, his pompous, self-absorbed director persona from the franchise, lobbing cheeky questions at stars Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Hamish Linklater, who all gamely played along. The in-character banter set the tone for a panel that was equal parts irreverent and revealing.

From the first moments of the trailer, it was clear season two isn’t backing away from the gore, audacity, and moral complexity that made the first season a hit. Set in the wake of Homelander’s political ascension at the end of The Boys Season 4, the show finds Godolkin University transformed into a militarized training ground under the iron grip of new dean Cipher, played by Hamish Linklater. This shift raises the stakes for returning students Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Jordan Li (London Thor and Derek Luh), and Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway), who are still processing the trauma of their previous ordeals. Meanwhile, Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips) and Sam Riordan (Asa Germann) bask in their newfound status as campus heroes, though their hands remain far from clean. Beneath this already volatile mix simmers a secret program tied to Godolkin’s founding—and to Marie herself—that threatens to ignite a war between humans and Supes. In a bittersweet narrative touch, the season also addresses the absence of Chance Perdomo, whose tragic passing in 2024 led to a careful reworking of the story, weaving his character’s absence into the arc of Polarity (Sean Patrick Thomas), now a series regular.

The crowd erupted when the panel opened with a surprise greeting from Chace Crawford, reprising his role as The Deep. The cameo wasn’t the only connection to The Boys teased during the session—Erin Moriarty’s Starlight and Nathan Mitchell’s Black Noir II will appear in the new season, further cementing the intricate ties between the two series. The trailer also revealed the casting of Ethan Slater as Thomas Godolkin, a recurring role that promises to unearth new layers of the university’s shadowy past. Known for his acclaimed stage work in SpongeBob SquarePants and his role in the Oscar-winning Wicked, Slater’s addition to the cast is one of several surprises designed to deepen the Boys-verse mythology. The creative team—led by Michele Fazekas and backed by executive producers Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, and Garth Ennis—made it clear that these connections aren’t just fan service but key plot threads that will carry directly into The Boys’ fifth and final season.

The energy in Ballroom 20 was electric, but it was also tinged with a sense of legacy. For many fans, Gen V has proven itself as far more than a side project—it’s a vital extension of the Boys-verse, exploring themes of power, corruption, and identity with a collegiate twist. The fact that its events now directly feed into the conclusion of The Boys makes Season 2 feel essential, not optional. As Michele Fazekas noted during the panel, this interconnectedness was always the plan, but the team worked hard to ensure Gen V still stands on its own as a character-driven narrative. The first three episodes drop September 17, 2025, in over 240 countries, with new installments rolling out weekly until the October 22 finale. And if the footage shown at SDCC is any indication, fans can expect a season that’s equal parts shocking, hilarious, and devastating—a perfect reflection of the twisted, bloody heart that beats at the center of The Boys universe.

You can discover our photos in our Flickr page

Synopsis : 
Set after the explosive events of The Boys Season 4, Gen V Season 2 (premiering September 17, 2025) finds Godolkin University under the authoritarian grip of new dean Cipher (Hamish Linklater), who transforms the school into a militarized training ground for Supes. Returning students Marie, Jordan, and Emma grapple with deep trauma from months of captivity, while Cate and Sam bask in newfound fame despite their violent past. Beneath the surface, a secret program tied to the university’s origins—and to Marie herself—emerges, threatening to upend the fragile balance between Supes and humans. The season also honors the late Chance Perdomo by weaving his absence into the story through Polarity’s return, while crossover appearances from The Boys characters like Starlight, The Deep, and Black Noir II expand the universe’s scope.

Gen V
Based on The Boys Volume 4: We Gotta Go Now by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, John Higgins
Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke
Showrunners Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters
Starring  Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Shelley Conn
Composers : Matt Bowen, Christopher Lennertz
Executive producers : Craig Rosenberg, Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Michaela Starr, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters, Sarah Carbiener, Erica Rosbe, Aisha Porter-Christie, Judalina Neira, Zak Schwartz
Production companies : Fazekas & Butters, Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, Original Film, Kickstart Entertainment, KFL Nightsky Productions, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Television Studios
Network : Amazon Prime Video
Release : September 29, 2023 – present
Running time     39–59 minutes

Photos and video : Boris Colletier / Mulderville