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The Boys Spinoff Gen V Update; Butcher Makes Case for Homeschooling

Yesterday, we reported what appeared to be some early looks at the upcoming The Boys spinoff, Gen V, from Amazon, The Boys EP Eric Kripke, and spinoff showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters. Set at America's only college exclusively for young adult superheroes (run by Vought International, of course), the self-described R-rated series will explore the lives of hormonal, competitive supes as they put their physical, sexual & moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. Thankfully, Kripke was kind enough to jump on Twitter later on in the day to confirm that those were concept art pieces and offer a quick "review" of what he's seen of Gen V so far.

"This is the VERY FIRST LOOK at the concept art from [Gen V]. I've seen the first batch of eps. Perverted, bloody — with heart! You'll love it," Kripe wrote in his tweet (which you can check out below). Following that, we have some interesting extras that you will definitely want to check out… including Butcher (Karl Urban) "educating" the next generation and Soldier Boy's (Jensen Ackles) vocal stylings getting anyone to dance… anyone.

And in the following clip, Butcher looks to brighten the minds of the next generation of future supes-haters on the proper ways of the world (and making a great case for homeschooling):

For a look at a The Boys-approved clip of Butcher groovin' to Soldier Boy's cover of Blondie's "Rapture," check out the tweet:

And here's a look back to that disturbing, heartbreaking animated flashback to Soldier Boy's final days as leader of Payback:

And here's the original tweet that got us thinking spinoff, which also included Vought making a pitch to donors to remind them that their fall donations are due soon (because they couldn't afford to fix it, right?): "At Godolkin University, we aim to provide a comfortable environment for a new generation of heroes to learn what they're made of. That's why we're redesigning the student union and dorm rooms via generous contributions from donors. Be sure to schedule your fall donation today!"

Amazon's "The Boys" spinoff Gen V stars Chance Perdomo, Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Shelley Conn, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi. Now here's a look back to July, when the cast checked in via social media:

"This set is really fun, and there's just a loosey-goosey comedy. It's kind of like 'Euphoria' meets superheroes, I guess," Schwarzenegger (who originally auditioned for the role of Homelander, the role Antony Starr now holds) revealed during the Just for Variety podcast. And as for how much The Staircase actor knew heading into the project? "I honestly didn't know anything. I can say that because it's true. It's not like I chose not to read something. They are so secretive about what the heck happens in this show," he explained. But considering this is The Boys we're talking about, Schwarzenegger had some idea of what to expect: "It's 'The Boys'! I know it's gonna be something f***ing crazy."

Though he's not involved with Gen V "at this point," Jack Quaid made it clear he's definitely interested during a recent interview with Variety. "I haven't really talked about that with anyone, but I'd love to be," he explained. And it was during his time filming the Lower Decks/Strange New Worlds crossover in Toronto that Quaid was able to get to know the cast. "I took them all out to brunch one day. I got to know a bunch of them. They're awesome. They're so talented. They're so cool. I can't wait for that show to come out. I wish them all the best. They're gonna knock it out of the park," he shared.

Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios are set to produce, with Fazekas and Butters serving as showrunners and executive producers. The Boys creator Kripke will executive produce via Kripke Enterprises along with The Boys executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver of Point Grey Pictures, Original Film's Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and Michaela Starr. Erica Rosbe and Zak Schwartz are co-executive producers. Loreli Alanís will serve as executive in charge on behalf of Point Grey Pictures.

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