During the much-anticipated Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, fans of the Emmy Award-winning series The Boys heard an exciting surprise: a new prequel series called Vought Rising coming soon.
Yep, the boys show no signs of slowing down!
Set in the same dark and twisted universe, the upcoming series promises to delve into the sinister origins of Vought International in the 1950s.
The news was delivered in spectacular fashion, with a surprise appearance on stage by Jensen Ackles, who played Soldier Boy in The Boys, sparking excitement and speculation among the audience.
Ackles then introduced a special video message from Aya Cash, who plays the infamous Stormfront, which definitely really raised the anticipation for their appearance.
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Executive producer Eric Kripke and showrunner Paul Grellong expressed their enthusiasm for the new production: “We’re excited to bring you The Boys The next crazy episode in our world.
A twisted murder mystery that follows the origins of Voight in the 1950s, the early exploits of Soldier Boy, and the superhero known to fans as “Stormfront” (then known as Clara Voight) evil tricks.
“We can’t wait to blow your minds and haunt your souls with this lusty, horrific saga filled with blood and Compound V.”
Star-studded cast and creative team
Vought Rising stars the dynamic duo of Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, who will also serve as producers.
Ackles’s portrayal of Soldier Boy has already captivated audiences, and Cash’s menacing performance as Stormfront is iconic.
Their on-screen chemistry and compelling characters are sure to bring exciting energy to the prequel series.
The talented creative team behind Vought Rising includes executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson and Michaela Starr.
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, Kripke Enterprises, Point Gray Pictures and Original Film, ensuring the high-quality production and storytelling fans have come to expect from the world of The Boys.
Jensen Ackles is a busy man
The news comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Jensen Ackles has already committed to spending more time on the CBS series Tracker as well as another Prime Video series, Countdown.
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Countdown and Vought International are both Prime Video series, so Ackles won’t be forced to choose between two full-time shows.
The nice thing about working for a service is that they have control over your time. This is a well-deserved actor. Long live Ackles’ relationship with Prime Video!
We can’t help but wonder: With Jared Padalecki set to join The Boys , could he also join Ackles in a Supernatural reunion in Vought Rising ? Let our beating hearts remain still!
Looking back at Walt’s legacy
Set in the 1950s, Vought Rising will explore the origins of Vought International, the mysterious company responsible for creating the superheroes featured in The Boys.
The series will reveal the early exploits of Soldier Boy and the sinister rise of Clara Voight, later known as Stormfront.
Delving deeper into Vought’s dark history will reveal the company’s ruthless tactics and gruesome use of Compound V, painting a horrific picture of the early days of the Supe world.
continue the tradition
Vought Rising joins the successful list of The Boys spin-offs, including Gen V and The Boys Presents: Diabolical, both of which are available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
The expansion of The Boys universe demonstrates the series’ enduring popularity and the creative team’s commitment to over-the-top, crazy storylines.
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We look forward to another twisty and thrilling journey into the origins of Vought International.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for another wild ride in Boy’s World!
