History of The Boys season 5 in Timeline
The fifth and final season of The Boys marks the culmination of the superhero series adapted from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's comic book. Developed by Eric Kripke, the season is a collaborative production involving Sony Pictures Television and several other production companies. The season promises to bring the storylines and character arcs to a close.
May 14, 2024: Season 5 Announcement
On May 14, 2024, the fifth season of The Boys was announced.
June 11, 2024: Season 5 Confirmed as Final Season
On June 11, 2024, it was confirmed that the fifth season would be the final season of The Boys.
July 2024: Kripke Discusses Padalecki's Potential Role
In July 2024, Eric Kripke mentioned in an interview with Variety that he had been in talks with Jared Padalecki about joining the cast, but the specifics of the role were still being determined, whether it would be a one-episode guest spot or a more significant role.
July 18, 2024: Key Art Posters Released
On July 18, 2024, a series of key art posters for the upcoming season were released on Instagram.
July 26, 2024: Soldier Boy's Return Confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con
On July 26, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was officially confirmed that Jensen Ackles would return as Soldier Boy in Season 5. Kripke stated that Soldier Boy would be a significant character in the season and there would be exploration of the father-son dynamic between him and Homelander.
August 27, 2024: Vought Announces A-Train's Deployment
On August 27, 2024, Vought International's social media accounts announced that A-Train (Usher) was being deployed overseas, citing confidentiality for his safety and the safety of the free world.
September 24, 2024: Daveed Diggs Cast in Main Role
On September 24, 2024, it was announced that Daveed Diggs had been cast in an undisclosed main role for the season.
October 2024: Mason Dye Joins as Bombsight
In October 2024, it was announced that Mason Dye would appear in the season in a guest role as Bombsight.
November 2024: Filming Duration
In November 2024, Principal photography began and is expected to last from mid-November 2024 to "well into the middle of 2025.
November 25, 2024: Principal Photography Begins
Principal photography for the fifth season of The Boys began on November 25, 2024.
February 2025: Padalecki and Collins Join Cast
In February 2025, it was officially announced that Jared Padalecki would be joining the cast in a guest role, along with Misha Collins.
March 2025: Filming Halfway Done
At the end of March 2025, Eric Kripke revealed that filming for the season was already halfway completed.
June 10, 2025: Ackles Finishes Filming
On June 10, 2025, Jensen Ackles completed filming his scenes for the season.
July 1, 2025: Filming Wraps
Filming for the fifth and final season of The Boys wrapped on July 1, 2025.
July 2025: Rogen Appearance and Thor Reprisal Revealed at SDCC
In July 2025, at San Diego Comic-Con, Seth Rogen's guest appearance was revealed, along with London Thor reprising her Gen V role as Jordan Li.
July 2025: Season Footage Shown at SDCC
In July 2025, footage from the upcoming season was showcased at San Diego Comic-Con.
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