The Boys Universe Expands with Vought Rising Prequel

Prime Video's acclaimed series "The Boys" approaches its conclusion with the premiere of its fifth and final season on April 8, while the franchise expands through a new prequel, "Vought Rising," centered on the origins of the superhero corporation in the 1950s.

The upcoming spinoff stars Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, reprising his role from Season 3 of "The Boys," alongside Aya Cash as Clara Vought, known as Stormfront in the main series. Set during the early days of Vought International, the series explores a murder mystery involving the characters, offering a glimpse into Soldier Boy's prime years. Ackles, who also appears in the final season of "The Boys," described the project during an interview with Collider as maintaining the satirical edge of the original while adapting to its period setting. "It's going to feel familiar, as far as the format of it all, because I think that's taking what really works with 'The Boys' and trying to do something a little bit different with it, certainly as a period piece in the 1950s," Ackles said. He added that viewers will see Soldier Boy "in his actual environment where he feels like this is where he belongs. He's the top dog. But you...