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Prime Video has announced 'Vought Rising,' a prequel series to 'The Boys,' with a trailer released following the conclusion of the main series. The show is set in 1950s New York and explores the origins of Vought and Soldier Boy. It is scheduled for release in 2027.
Facts First
- Prime Video released the first trailer for 'Vought Rising' after 'The Boys' concluded its final season.
- The prequel is set in 1950s New York City and explores the origins of Vought and Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles.
- The trailer shows Soldier Boy teaming up with Stormfront and depicts experiments at the Sage Grove Center psychiatric hospital.
- The series features a returning cast member with Mason Dye reprising his role as Bombsight.
- 'Vought Rising' is scheduled for release in 2027 with Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash serving as producers.
What Happened
Prime Video released the first trailer for the prequel series 'Vought Rising' on Friday morning, following the conclusion of 'The Boys' with its fifth and final season. The trailer depicts Soldier Boy in a retro costume and shows scientists at the Sage Grove Center psychiatric hospital experimenting on subjects to grant them powers. It also shows Soldier Boy teaming up with Stormfront for the first time. The cast includes Mason Dye, Will Hochman, KiKi Layne, Jorden Myrie, Nicolo Pasetti, Elizabeth Posey, Ricky Staffieri, and Brian J. Smith. Mason Dye returns as the supe Bombsight, a character from Season 5, while Elizabeth Posey plays a nurse-inspired supe named Private Angel and Will Hochman plays Torpedo.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of 'The Boys,' this announcement means you have a new chapter of the universe to look forward to, exploring the historical roots of its corporate superhero mythology. The series may offer deeper context for characters and conflicts you already know. The 2027 release date provides a clear timeline for when new content will arrive.
What's Next
'Vought Rising' is scheduled for release in 2027. Paul Grellong is the showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers also include Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and others from the original series. The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.