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Soldier Boy's Future: Ackles Teases Prequel Impact
22 Apr
Summary
- Ackles' Soldier Boy performance impacts forthcoming Vought Rising prequel.
- Season 5 finale of The Boys informs Ackles' work on the prequel.
- Vought Rising will explore Soldier Boy's mysterious backstory.

Jensen Ackles, reprising his role as Soldier Boy, has revealed how his performances in the final season of "The Boys" are impacting the upcoming prequel, "Vought Rising." Although the events of "The Boys" Season 5 did not directly guide his portrayal of the iconic character, Ackles found that concluding Soldier Boy's story in the main series informed his approach to the prequel.
This creative feedback loop is significant, as "Vought Rising" aims to explore the previously untold backstory of Soldier Boy. Fans anticipate uncovering how the character evolved into the brutal antihero they know. "The Boys" continues to air new episodes on Wednesdays, with the prequel slated for a 2027 release.