Unveiling Gen V's Explosive Cameo: The Astonishing Truth Behind Soldier Boy/Jensen Ackles in The Boys Explained by the Producer

Warning: The article contains SPOILERS for Gen V episode 6, "Jumanji."

Summary

Jensen Ackles reprised his role as Soldier Boy in a humorous and brief appearance for Gen V, as the producers aimed to cleverly and entertainingly introduce him to the spinoff series.

Not all of the footage with Jensen Ackles was included in the scene, as several risqué innuendos related to self-pleasure were ad-libbed during filming. Only a small portion was included in the final version.

The numerous appearances of A-Train, The Deep, and Madelyn Stillwell in Gen V emphasize its strong connection to the main series and could potentially foreshadow events in The Boys season 4. The Boys creator Eric Kripke, who is also an executive producer of Gen V, has revealed the circumstances surrounding Jensen Ackles' return as Soldier Boy in a brief appearance on the spinoff show. In episode 6, titled "Jumanji," the core students from Godolkin University find themselves trapped in Cate's mind and encounter an imagined version of the former Seven Supe, who is revealed to be Cate's fictional best friend and idol.

In an interview with Variety, Kirpke discussed the decision to include Solider Boy as one of the returning characters in Gen V. Kirpke revealed that they initially approached actor Taylor Lautner for the scene, but it is unclear whether they ever reached out to him or if he chose to decline immediately. The producer also mentioned that not every risqué euphemism they came up with made it into the final cut, giving insight into the creative process behind the scenes. Kirpke explained that they wanted to find a way to incorporate Soldier Boy into the spinoff, despite the character being technically unconscious in a CIA basement. They saw it as an opportunity to cleverly and entertainingly bring him into the story.

I contacted Jensen and exclaimed, "Get ready! We need you!" He was incredible because he was filming "Big Sky" at that time. He adjusted his schedule and flew out. His only request was, "I think it can be funnier." I completely agreed.

Since I was going to be there too, I assured him, "I'll be there, and we'll just improvise continuously." We captured an extensive amount of footage, but only about 10% of it made it into the episode. You wouldn't believe the numerous euphemisms for masturbation that we came up with. We brainstormed countless euphemisms. Eventually, we selected our favorites and utilized them for the scene.

Who Else Will Cameo In Gen V?

In addition to Soldier Boy, other main show characters such as A-Train, The Deep, Madelyn Stillwell, and Ashley Barrett have also made appearances in the spinoff. Episode 7 will feature Victoria Neuman, who Maria will seemingly confront regarding the events in the Woods.

These cameos in the spinoff highlight the strong connections its story shares with the franchise as a whole. Some of these cameos may also foreshadow events in The Boys season 4, which could delve further into the virus being developed by Indira in the Woods. Others, like the imaginary presence of Soldier Boy, serve to provide comedic or enjoyable moments.

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With two more episodes remaining in season 1, it is possible for characters like Homelander or Hughie from The Boys to make a surprise appearance in the show. The announcement of season 2 for Gen V has also opened the door for additional cameos in future episodes. Soldier Boy's appearance demonstrates that the spinoff can be closely connected to the main show while maintaining its distinct qualities.

Source: Variety