Everything We Know About ‘The Boys’ Prequel Series ‘Vought Rising’ So Far
The upcoming prequel series 'Vought Rising' is set to expand the universe of 'The Boys' and is scheduled for release on Prime Video in 2027. Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash will reprise their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront, respectively, leading a diverse cast. The series will explore the origins of Vought in the 1950s through a twisted murder mystery narrative.
- ▪The series was first announced during San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
- ▪A teaser trailer for 'Vought Rising' has already been released by Prime Video.
- ▪The storyline will focus on the early exploits of Soldier Boy and the character Stormfront.
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Clockwise from Upper Left: Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, Mason Dye as Bombsight, Will Hochman as Torpedo, and Elizabeth Posey as Private Angel) Prime Video Vought Rising marks another spinoff series in the world of The Boys, expanding off of Eric Kripke’s mothership series, which is currently unfolding in its fifth and final season. The prequel series was first announced over a year ago during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash will lead the show with a stacked cast of supes.
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