- ‘Gen V’ Character Guide: Meet the Freshman Class of ‘The Boys’ College Spinoff
- The Rise of ‘Gen V’
- Marie Moreau – The Blood Controller
- Andre Anderson – The Magnetic Junior
- Emma Meyer/Little Cricket – The Shrinking Superhero
- Dean Indira Shetty – The Compassionate Leader
- Luke Riordan/Golden Boy – The Fiery Senior
- Cate Dunlap – The Persuasive Junior
- Jordan Li – The Shape-Shifting Student
- Sam – The Mysterious Troubled Supe
- Polarity – The Expectant Father
- Professor Rich ‘Brink’ Brinkerhoff – The Respected Mentor
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‘Gen V’ Character Guide: Meet the Freshman Class of ‘The Boys’ College Spinoff
The Rise of ‘Gen V’
The Boys, Amazon’s popular R-rated superhero series, is expanding its universe with a college spinoff called Gen V. Set at Godolkin University, a college run by supe corporation Vought, the show introduces a new batch of characters with superhuman abilities. With the release of the first episode, here is an introduction to the central characters of Gen V.
Marie Moreau – The Blood Controller
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<p>Jaz Sinclair, known for her role in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” portrays Marie Moreau, the 18-year-old protagonist of <em>Gen V</em>. Marie possesses the unique ability to control and weaponize her own blood. She eagerly joins Godolkin University as a freshman with a determined goal of becoming a member of The Seven, Vought’s team of superheroes famously featured in <em>The Boys</em>.</p>
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<p>Chance Perdomo, also from “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” brings life to Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University. Andre possesses magnetic powers, much like his famous supe father, Polarity. As the best friend of Luke Riordan, known as Godolkin’s Golden Boy, Andre is on track to inherit the Polarity name and continue his father’s legacy.</p>
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<p>Lizze Broadway portrays Emma Meyer, an incoming freshman at Godolkin University who goes by the superhero alias “Little Cricket.” Emma possesses the power to shrink down to a miniature size. Assigned as Marie’s roommate, Emma embarks on her journey into the world of superheroes alongside her new friends.</p>
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<p>Shelley Conn embodies the role of Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University. With a background in superhero psychology, Shetty oversees the college’s operations despite not possessing any superpowers. She takes a keen interest in Marie, recognizing her potential and offering guidance as she navigates the complex world of supers.</p>
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<p>Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Luke Riordan, also known as Golden Boy, a charismatic senior at Godolkin University. Luke possesses the unique ability to set his entire body on fire. As the highest-ranked student at the superhero college, he is a leading contender to be drafted as the next member of The Seven. Luke is currently in a relationship with fellow Godolkin student Cate Dunlap.</p>
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<p>Maddie Phillips portrays Cate Dunlap, a junior at Godolkin University with the power to manipulate others’ actions by touching them. She is presently dating Luke Riordan, the top-ranked supe on campus. Cate shares a strong friendship with Jordan and Andre, adding depth and complexity to the group dynamic.</p>
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<p>Jordan Li, portrayed by London Thor and Derek Luh, is a highly accomplished student at Godolkin University with a remarkable ability to change between male and female forms. In the male form, played by Luh, Jordan becomes dense and nearly indestructible. In the female form, played by Thor, Jordan exhibits agility and the ability to launch energy blasts. With this diverse set of powers, Jordan stands out as a teaching assistant at Brink’s School of Crime Fighting, forming close connections with Luke, Cate, and Andre.</p>
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<p>Asa Germann takes on the role of Sam, a troubled supe grappling with hallucinations and trying to escape from a web of nefarious circumstances. Sam is a powerful supe, possessing both super strength and invulnerability. His enigmatic presence adds suspense and intrigue to the storyline.</p>
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<p>Sean Patrick Thomas is cast as Polarity, an alumnus and trustee of Godolkin University. Polarity is Andre’s father and holds high expectations for his son to follow in his footsteps, eventually taking over the Polarity name and joining The Seven. His character adds a generational arc and familial dynamics to the mix.</p>
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<p>Renowned crime fighting professor Rich “Brink” Brinkerhoff, portrayed by Clancy Brown, has played a pivotal role in training notable superheroes like The Seven’s A-Train, Queen Maeve, and The Deep. With a vested interest in Luke/Golden Boy, Brink envisions him as the potential next member of The Seven and guides him accordingly. Jordan serves as Brink’s teaching assistant, highlighting their shared mentor-mentee relationship.</p>
<p>In <em>Gen V</em>, the <u>spinoff</u> of <em>The Boys</em>, viewers are introduced to a diverse lineup of compelling <strong>characters</strong>, each with their own unique powers, motivations, and conflicts. As the freshman class embarks on their journey at Godolkin University, audiences can anticipate thrilling twists and engaging storylines.</p>
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About the Author
Jennifer Maas is a TV business writer at The New York Times. Follow her on Twitter @jmaasaronson.
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