Prime Video shares poignant tribute to star killed in crash in new trailer for hit show
Prime Video has unveiled a fresh glimpse at the second series of their near flawless superhero spin-off show including a tribute to a late star who died last year.
The forthcoming instalment of Gen V is slated to arrive on the streaming platform later this year. From 17th September, new episodes of The Boys spin-off will be accessible.
Season one boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 97%, with one critic hailing it as 'simply extraordinary'.
Now, fans have been given an even better sneak peek, with a significant cameo from one of the main show's cast members revealed, reports the Express.
Gen V delves into the lives of students attending America's only college exclusively for young adult superheroes (supes) run by Vought International.
The series probes the lives and moral boundaries of these students as they vie for the top ranking and a chance to join The Seven, Vought's elite superhero team as seen in The Boys.
However, in the first series, the students begin to unearth the university's darkest and deepest secrets. The upcoming series of Gen V will introduce pivotal events and revelations that feed directly into the final chapter of The Boys.
Its first three episodes premiere 17th September, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The trailer also appears to feature a poignant tribute to star Chance Perdomo, who tragically perished in a motorcycle accident before filming commenced at just 27 years old.
The show's creators chose not to recast his character from the first series and completely rewrote the second season. In the fresh teaser, one character honours his role by declaring: "For Andre."
According to the programme's synopsis, lessons resume just as the remainder of America adapts to Homelander's authoritarian grip, whilst back at Godolkin University, the enigmatic new Dean advocates a syllabus that vows to make pupils more formidable than ever before.
Cate and Sam are hailed as heroes, whilst Marie, Jordan, and Emma grudgingly return to university, weighed down by months of psychological scars and bereavement.
However, festivities and lectures become difficult to prioritise with conflict brewing between Humans and Supes, both within and beyond the campus grounds.
The group discovers a clandestine programme dating back to Godolkin University's establishment that could have far more significant consequences than they comprehend. And Marie plays a crucial part in it.
The second series features Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau, Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, London Thor as Jordan Li, Derek Luh as Jordan Li, Asa Germann as Sam Riordan, Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity and Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher.
The preview, which debuted at San Diego Comic-Con, revealed a surprise appearance by beloved The Boys actor Chace Crawford who portrays The Deep and confirmed the casting of Wicked star Ethan Slater, who will become a main cast member. Also glimpsed in the trailer making a brief appearance is Erin Moriarty, who portrays Annie January, better known as Starlight.
The programme faces considerable expectations following the first season's success, which garnered glowing critiques. One reviewer declared: " Prime Video's new series is just as brilliant as the original, and it's also a demonstration that the superhero genre still has a lot to say."
Enthusiasts are already buzzing about what the guest appearances and special cameos could signify for both the spin-off and original programme. One fan wrote: " I like that 'Starlight is now canonically leading this underground resistance post President-Homelander. And I love that we're finally properly 'crossing over both shows!"
Another commented: " Very cool to see Starlight and Noir." Whilst a third observed: "For Andre" hit hard. Chance Perdomo will be missed.".
Gen V season two launches on Prime Video from September 17
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