Summary
Claudia Doumit reveals that the spinoff Gen V will lay the groundwork for The Boys season 4, providing important context and setting up future events.
The release of The Boys season 4 has been postponed indefinitely because of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. As of now, no specific release date has been announced for the new season. However, viewers can gain insight into what to expect from this highly anticipated season by considering the season 3 finale and the upcoming release of Gen V.
The Boys star Claudia Doumit, who plays Congresswoman Victoria Neuman, has shared that the upcoming spinoff Gen V will lay the groundwork for events in season 4 of Prime Video's popular satirical superhero series. Based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys tells the story of two opposing groups: The Seven, Vought's prestigious superhero team, and The Boys, a group of vigilantes determined to expose the false heroes. Since its premiere in July 2019, the show has garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Doumit, who will be appearing in Gen V, suggests that viewers watch the spinoff before delving into the upcoming season of The Boys in order to gain a better understanding of the context. See her complete comments below.
What Else Do We Know About The Boys Season 4
: Shooting Gen V for The Boys was a fantastic experience because it sets the stage for numerous exciting developments in the upcoming fourth season. This new generation serves as the cornerstone and lays the vital groundwork for the future episodes of The Boys. Therefore, it is imperative to watch it as it provides invaluable information and insights.The Boys was renewed for another season by Amazon Prime in June 2022, just before the season 3 finale aired. Filming for the new season reportedly concluded in early April, with initial expectations of a release in late 2023 or early 2024. However, show creator Eric Krikpe took to his Twitter account to announce that The Boys season 4 has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. At the time of writing, no official release date has been announced for season 4.
The cast of The Boys season 4 will feature the return of Butcher (played by Karl Urban), Homelander (played by Antony Starr), Starlight (played by Erin Moriarty), and Hughie (played by Jack Quaid). Additionally, Mother's Milk (played by Laz Alonso), Frenchie (played by Tomer Capon), Kimiko (played by Karen Fukuhara), The Deep (played by Chace Crawford), A-Train (played by Jessie T. Usher), Queen Maeve (played by Dominique McElligott), Ashley Barrett (played by Colby Minifie), and the aforementioned Victoria Neuman (played by Claudia Doumit) will also be returning.
Although there hasn't been an official confirmation of the plot for The Boys season 4, viewers can get a good idea of what to expect based on the season 3 finale. Additionally, with the release of the new spinoff Gen V on September 29, viewers will have more insight into what to anticipate in the highly anticipated upcoming season.
Source: EW