Gen V Trailer: Chace Crawford Returns, Ethan Slater Joins As Tensions Explode In Season 2
Season 2 introduces Ethan Slater (Wicked, SpongeBob SquarePants) as Thomas Godolkin in a recurring role. Slater's addition brings even more star power to the cast, while Sean Patrick Thomas (Till) — who plays Polarity — has been promoted to series regular.
The trailer hints at major narrative connections to The Boys, teasing dramatic returns, surprise cameos, and darker turns for familiar characters. As Homelander's reign tightens across America, chaos brews at Godolkin. Under the guidance of a cryptic new Dean (Hamish Linklater), students are promised unparalleled power — but at what cost?
Cate and Sam are now hailed as heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma struggle to process the trauma of past events. As tensions escalate between Supes and Humans, the trio uncovers a secret legacy buried in the foundations of the university — one that may tie directly to Marie and the fate of supes everywhere.
Returning cast includes Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau, Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li, Asa Germann as Sam Riordan, Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity, and Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher.
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