Archive · 1 Oct 2025
‘Vought Rising’ Prequel Adds Cecily Strong and More
A new show called Vought Rising is being made, which tells the story of the heroes in the world of The Boys.
This prequel will show what happened in the 1950s.
It will feature familiar faces like Soldier Boy and Stormfront.
The show will also introduce new characters.
Actors like Cecily Strong and Mark Pellegrino will be joining the cast.
The new show is made by the same people who made The Boys.
They are making it while they are also finishing up the last season of The Boys.
Vought Rising, a prequel to The Boys, has added Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson, and Annie Shapero to its cast.
The prequel is set in the 1950s and explores the origins of Vought and the early exploits of Soldier Boy and Stormfront.
Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash are producing and reprising their roles from The Boys.
Vought Rising entered production in August.
The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Who
- Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson, and Annie Shapero will have recurring roles in the prequel.
- What
- Amazon MGM's prequel to The Boys, titled Vought Rising, has added Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson, and Annie Shapero in recurring roles.
- When
- Production began in August.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The prequel explores the origins of Vought in the 1950s and early exploits of Soldier Boy.
Fans of The Boys
Production Team
Prequel Timing
Fans of The Boys
Anticipation for the final season of The Boys.
Production Team
Balancing the production of the final season of The Boys and producing Vought Rising.
- Show Title
- Vought Rising
- Network
- Amazon MGM
- Cast Additions
- Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson, Annie Shapero
- Based On
- The Boys comic book series
- Setting
- 1950s
- Production Status
- Entered production in August