Supes, gore and penises.
We’re back in the world of The Boys with its Toronto-filmed college spinoff Gen V streaming its first three episodes on Amazon’s Prime Video.
Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes. Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally.
The University of Toronto as Godolkin University aka God U .
Who are some of the wannabe Supes contending to join The Seven?
Jaz Sinclair as freshman Marie Moreau: an 18-year-old superhero with the ability to control and weaponize her own blood.
Lizze Broadway as freshman Emma Meyer: who is also known by her superhero name, Little Cricket, for her ability to get super small. .
Chance Perdomo as junior Andre Anderson: who has magnetic powers and is the son of superhero Polarity.
Maddie Phillips as junior Cate Dunlap: who’s able to push people to do anything she commands using the touch of her hands.
London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li, a TA at Godokin University. They have the unique ability of changing between male and female forms, manifesting different powers in each.
Patrick Schwarzenegger as senior Luke Riordan known by his superhero name, Golden Boy, because of his ability to light his entire body on fire. He commits suicide in the season premiere.
Asa Germann as Luke’s brother Sam Riordan:, a troubled supe, who was believed to be dead but is trapped in “The Woods” at Godolkin University.
God U Staff:
Shelley Conn as Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University.
Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity,: Andre’s father and Godolkin University alumnus and trustee.
Marco Pigossi as Dr. Edison Cardosa, a gifted doctor with ties to Godolkin University
Clancy Brown as Professor Rich “Brink” Brinkerhoff, a renowned professor of crime fighting at Godolkin University who taught superheroes such as A-Train, Queen Maeve, and The Deep. He is killed in the season premiere.
Gen V Season One:
Working title: Varsity.
Toronto filming dates: May 02 2022 – September 16 2022.
Showrunners: Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters.
Cast: Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, Marco Pigossi.
Cast in Toronto:
Special appearances from The Boys: Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie, P.J. Byrne and Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy.
Guest stars: Clancy Brown, Jason Ritter.
