Superhero satire The Boys has proven to be a runaway success for Amazon, and season 3 is officially on its way. We’ve rounded up all the teasers, cast details, and plot rumors we could find here.
In just two seasons, the streaming blockbuster has become one of the most talked-about shows of the moment, and there’s even a spin-off series in the works. It’s not surprising, really, given how wildly popular the superhero genre is right now.
But what makes The Boys stand out is its cynical view of those with superpowers, examining the corruption and self-serving motives behind their actions, as well as its brutal action sequences and mature themes.
It’s a far cry from Marvel’s idealistic view of superheroes.
While fans may have a while to wait until season 3 of The Boys arrives on their screens, there’s already plenty of teasing and speculation about what we can expect. Here’s everything we know so far.
The Boys season 3 release date: When will it air?
The Boys season 3 will begin on June 3, 2022.
Like many other TV series and movies, production for season 3 of The Boys was halted due to the ongoing global health crisis.
The Boys season 3 plot and storyline: What will happen?
While details on future storylines are scarce right now, we’re expecting to see the rivalry between Homelander and Butcher reach new heights, as both characters have now lost people they loved at the hands of the other.
Homelander actor Anthony Starr has promised that his character will be “let off the leash” following the season 2 finale, where, as well as being humiliated by Butcher and friends, he was blackmailed by teammate Queen Maeve and had his son Ryan taken away from him.
“It’ll be really fun, just seeing him go unhinged and exact revenge,” Anthony teased, explaining that showrunner Eric Kripke used the words “homicidal maniac” to describe his character in the upcoming season.
“If you look at the end of Season 2, some people should be more scared than others, for sure,” he added. “William Butcher should always have an alarm bell ringing in his head, and I think some other people have firmly put themselves in the line of fire for season 3.”
It’s also expected that the new season will look into America’s “fraught” history with Vaught and the supes they create with the introduction of Soldier Boy, a twist on Marvel’s Captain America. He’ll be joined by his former team Payback, who have been described as “The Seven before The Seven”.
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This gives the potential for the recently-decapitated Stormfront to get more screen time, too, as she was part of Soldier Boy’s Payback team in the comics. We’ll have to wait and see if she makes a return, either in the present or in flashback form.
Eric Kripke has teased that there will be tension between Homelander and Soldier Boy, explaining that the two are “pretty close in power” and that Soldier Boy was essentially “Homelander before Homelander, and for a much longer period of time”.
The Boys season 3 cast: Who’s joining the show?
Jensen Ackles – who starred in another of Eric Kripke’s shows, Supernatural – will be joining the cast to play Soldier Boy, who became “the first super celebrity and a mainstay of American culture for decades” after fighting in World War II.
“As Soldier Boy, the very first Superhero, he’ll bring so much humor, pathos, and danger to the role,” Eric said of Jensen’s addition to the show. “I can’t wait to be on set with him again, and bring a bit of Supernatural to The Boys.”
We are of course expecting regulars Karl Urban (Butcher), Jack Quaid (Hughie), Erin Moriarty (Starlight), Antony Starr (Homelander), Dominique McElligott (Maeve), Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir), Jessie T Usher (A-Train), Chace Crawford (The Deep), Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko), Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk) and Tomer Capon (Frenchie) to return.
It’s unknown whether Stormfront – who was only contracted for one season – will appear at this point, although it has been confirmed that she’s not dead after being badly burned and having her limbs severed in the season 2 finale, so there is potential.
“She’s not technically dead,” Stormfront actor Aya Cash told Entertainment Weekly, “but I think you’ll just have to see season 3 to find out what happened to her if she’s going to be around at all in her smaller form.”
Meanwhile, another minor character – but one who made a lasting impact – whose return has been teased is Love Sausage. Speaking during a Twitter Q&A about the show, Eric Kripke said that although it was “hard” to incorporate the character, he will indeed be making a comeback in season 3.
The Boys season 3 trailer: Is there any footage yet?
There’s no trailer yet for season 3 of The Boys, and that’s (understandably) due to the fact that filming has yet to begin. We’ll keep you updated when one arrives.
