Summary
Soldier Boy's cameo on Gen V has been teased in a new video, featuring Jensen Ackles.
The upcoming episode premieres on Prime Video on October 20.
In the video, Soldier Boys stares down the camera and says "surprise, motherf---ers."
Soldier Boy's much-anticipated appearance on Gen V has been hinted at in a recent video. Gen V, a spinoff of the popular superhero series The Boys, introduces the character of Soldier Boy in its third season. Portrayed by Jensen Ackles, best known for his role in Supernatural, Soldier Boy is a super-soldier reminiscent of Captain America. After being kidnapped and replaced by Homelander during the Cold War, Soldier Boy makes a comeback.
The official Gen V Twitter account has released a teaser video for Ackles' upcoming cameo in episode 6 of Gen V season 1. The episode is set to premiere on Friday, October 20. Take a look at the video below:
What To Expect From Gen V's Soldier Boy Cameo
The caption of the post playfully hints at the unconventional and bold humor found within the Boys universe, with a touch of irreverence and naughtiness. It cleverly suggests that viewers should be prepared for an exciting surprise this upcoming Friday. In the accompanying video, Ackles, dressed in his Soldier Boy attire, locks eyes with the camera and menacingly exclaims, "Get ready to be shocked, my friends!"The exact context in which Soldier Boy will appear on Gen V remains unknown. However, the show's premise offers a convenient opportunity for several The Boys cameos in the Gen V cast. The storyline revolves around a group of young superhumans undergoing training at the Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, which falls under the jurisdiction of Vought International - the same organization affiliated with The Seven. Due to this connection, characters from The Boys could potentially appear as guest lecturers, such as Adam Bourke (P.J. Byrne), or be referenced in relation to other Vought enterprises like A-Train (Jessie T. Usher).
Soldier Boy's cameo in the latest appearance seems to have a different tone compared to his previous ones. The set photos and a new video show him in the woods instead of being on campus at Godolkin University, suggesting that the Gen V supes encounter him during an off-campus excursion rather than in an official capacity.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that Soldier Boy's Gen V cameo will be short-lived. When Ackles first announced his cameo, he mentioned that they only filmed for a brief period, and his lines were mostly improvised. Although this spontaneous scene will likely maintain the darkly humorous essence seen in other character appearances, its brevity suggests that it won't have a significant impact on the rest of the episode.
Source: Gen V/Twitter