History of Gen V in Timeline

Gen V is a spin-off of The Boys, developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke. Based on The Boys comic book arc "We Gotta Go Now," the series exists within the same universe as The Boys, with its seasons chronologically following the parent show. It's a satirical superhero series, and the third television series in The Boys franchise.

September 20, 2020: Spin-off Series Announcement

On September 20, 2020, a spin-off series of The Boys was announced, with Craig Rosenberg writing and executive producing.

October 2, 2020: Kripke Details Series Concept

On October 2, 2020, Eric Kripke revealed that the new Hunger Games-inspired series would focus on the G-Men team from The Boys, parodying Marvel Comics' X-Men.

March 11, 2021: Lizze Broadway and Jaz Sinclair Cast

On March 11, 2021, Lizze Broadway and Jaz Sinclair were cast in the Gen V series.

April 15, 2021: Reina Hardesty Cast

On April 15, 2021, Reina Hardesty was cast in the Gen V series.

September 27, 2021: Amazon Orders Gen V Series

On September 27, 2021, Amazon ordered the Gen V series, with Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters as showrunners and executive producers.

March 10, 2022: Carrero and McGhie Exit Series

On March 10, 2022, Aimee Carrero and Shane Paul McGhie exited the Gen V series.

April 25, 2022: Hardesty Leaves Series

On April 25, 2022, Reina Hardesty left the Gen V series.

May 9, 2022: London Thor Cast as Replacement

On May 9, 2022, London Thor was cast in Gen V to replace Reina Hardesty.

May 2022: Filming Begins

In May 2022, filming for Gen V began at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.

July 2022: Series Title Announced

In July 2022, it was announced that the official title of the series would be Gen V.

September 2022: Production Wraps

In September 2022, members of the cast announced that production of Gen V had wrapped.

November 2022: Clancy Brown Joins Cast

In November 2022, Clancy Brown joined the cast of Gen V as Richard "Rich Brink" Brinkerhoff.

December 2022: The Boys Cast Reprise Roles

In December 2022, Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, and P. J. Byrne were confirmed to reprise their roles from The Boys as Reggie Franklin / A-Train, Ashley Barrett, and Adam Bourke, respectively, in guest appearances in Gen V.

January 5, 2023: Writing Room for Season 2 Announced

On January 5, 2023, it was announced that a writing room for a potential second season would come together, led by Michele Fazekas.

September 2023: Derek Wilson Cast as Tek Knight

In September 2023, Derek Wilson was confirmed to have been cast as Robert Vernon / Tek Knight in Gen V.

September 29, 2023: Gen V Series Premiere

On September 29, 2023, Gen V premiered on Amazon Prime Video and received mostly positive reviews from critics.

October 1, 2023: Gen V Ranked Among Top Streamed Series

According to Whip Media's TV Time, following its 3-episode premiere, during the week of October 1, 2023, Gen V became the fifth most streamed television series across all platforms in the United States.

October 2023: Gen V Renewed for Second Season

In October 2023, Amazon Prime Video renewed Gen V for a second season, and Sean Patrick Thomas and Hamish Linklater were added to the main cast.

October 2023: Composers Revealed

In October 2023, it was revealed that Matt Bowen and Christopher Lennertz had composed the score for Gen V.

October 19, 2023: Amazon Prime Video Renews Gen V for Season 2

On October 19, 2023, Amazon Prime Video officially renewed Gen V for a second season.

October 28, 2023: Sinclair and Phillips Honored by TVLine

For the week of October 28, 2023, TVLine gave Jaz Sinclair and Maddie Phillips an honorable mention for "Performer of the Week" for their roles in Gen V.