Gen V, the successful spinoff of the Emmy-winning show The Boys, will return for its second season later this month, with its first three episodes set to premiere on Prime Video on September 17. Ahead of the premiere, Lizze Broadway reflected on what fans can expect in the upcoming season.
In a press release, the actor who plays Emma Meyer in the series, said, “There’s so much grit and care in this season. It’s wild and funny and totally unhinged, but it’s also really poignant. We pushed through some incredibly hard moments, and I think fans are going to feel that depth behind all the madness.” Talking about her evolving character arc, Broadway noted, “I was excited to keep exploring Emma’s evolution - from this naive, approval-chasing girl to someone who’s been through real hell and come out sharper, braver, and more self-aware. She still leads with love and humor, but now there’s fire behind it. She’s not shrinking to fit anymore, and playing that journey meant more than ever this time around.“
For Broadway, season 2 of Gen V also carries a personal weight, considering the unfortunate demise of her friend and co-star Chance Perdomo in 2024. Talking about Perdomo’s loss, Broadway stated, “ It wasn’t just grief, it felt like the ground dropped out from under all of us. He was my best friend, my creative partner, my safe place in the chaos. But somehow, returning also became a way to honor him.”
With its satirical edge, the spinoff expands The Boys universe to Godolkin University, a breeding ground for the next generation of Supes. Gen V season 2 will have a returning ensemble that includes Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Sean Patrick Thomas, along with a new addition, Hamish Linklat.
Gen V Season 2 is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film. Michele Fazekas serves as the series’ showrunner. New episodes are scheduled to drop every week on Wednesdays, leading up to the season finale on October 22.