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Vought Rising Casts Stellar Ensemble for 1950s Superhero Prequel
1 Oct
Summary
- Vought Rising to feature Soldier Boy and Stormfront in 1950s setting
- New cast includes Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson, and Annie Shapero
- Production on the prequel series began in August 2025
The highly anticipated prequel series Vought Rising is set to expand the world of The Boys, with a focus on the early days of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Stormfront (Aya Cash). As of October 1st, 2025, the series has added four new cast members to its lineup, each bringing their own unique talents to the table.
Joining Ackles and Cash are Cecily Strong, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, Mark Pellegrino, known for his work in Supernatural and Lost, Eric Johnson, who has appeared in the Fifty Shades franchise, and Annie Shapero, who is set to debut in the third season of House of the Dragon. These four actors will take on recurring roles in Vought Rising, though the specifics of their characters have not yet been revealed.
The addition of these new faces to the already impressive cast is sure to generate excitement among fans of The Boys universe. With production on Vought Rising having begun in August 2025, viewers can look forward to exploring the origins of Soldier Boy and Stormfront in the not-too-distant future. While an exact premiere date has not been announced, the wait is sure to be worth it as the series promises to deliver the same level of action, drama, and social commentary that has made The Boys a hit.
