History of Gen V season 2 in Timeline

Gen V season 2, the third series in The Boys franchise, based on The Boys comic book story arc We Gotta Go Now by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 17, 2025. The first three episodes of the season were released on this date.

January 2023: Second Season Writing Room Announced

In January 2023, it was announced that a writing room for a potential second season of Gen V would be formed, led by Michele Fazekas.

March 2024: Chance Perdomo's Death

In March 2024, Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, passed away in a motorcycle accident. His character was not recast.

March 2024: Production Put On Hold

In late March 2024, production of the second season of Gen V was put on hold following the death of Chance Perdomo. Table reads were scheduled for that afternoon before filming was to start in April.

May 2024: Filming Commenced

In May 2024, filming for the second season of Gen V officially commenced.

June 2024: Hamish Linklater Cast as Cipher

In June 2024, Hamish Linklater was announced to play the role of Cipher, the new dean of Godolkin University, in the second season of Gen V.

July 2024: Footage Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con

In July 2024, footage from the second season of Gen V was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con.

November 1, 2024: Additional Cast Announced

On November 1, 2024, it was announced that Keeya King, Stephen Kalyn, Julia Knope, Stacey McGunnigle, Tait Fletcher, Wyatt Dorion and Georgie Murphy would appear in the second season of Gen V.

May 31, 2025: Cast Attends CCXP, Teaser Shown

On May 31, 2025, part of the main cast of Gen V attended CCXP, where a teaser for the second season was shown and the release dates were revealed.

July 2025: San Diego Comic-Con Cast Reveals

In July 2025, at San Diego Comic-Con, the cast of Ethan Slater as Thomas Godolkin in a recurring role was revealed. Cast members from 'The Boys' such as Chace Crawford, Valorie Curry, Erin Moriarty, Nathan Mitchell, Susan Heyward, Giancarlo Esposito and Olivia Morandin reprises their roles.