‘The Boys’ Creator Says ‘Vought Rising’ Spinoff Has a More Gritty Tone
The upcoming spinoff series 'Vought Rising' is set to premiere next year and will explore the origins of the Vought corporation. Creator Eric Kripke describes the show as having a gritty, noir-like tone while maintaining the irreverent style of 'The Boys.' The narrative will delve into the darker aspects of the 1950s, including themes of media and societal issues that resonate with contemporary audiences.
- ▪The spinoff focuses on Soldier Boy and Stormfront, set in the 1950s.
- ▪Kripke emphasizes a gritty portrayal of the era, contrasting sanitized depictions in films.
- ▪The show will maintain sharp satire relevant to both historical and modern issues.
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Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) in 'The Boys' season 5. Courtesy of Prime Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text The Boys is over — but spinoff Vought Rising is coming next year. The prequel series to Prime Video‘s satirical anti-superhero hit is set in 1950 and focuses on fan-favorite character Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and season two breakout Stormfront (Aya Cash). The story has been described as a twisted murder mystery that charts the origins of the sinister Vought corporation.
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