The highly anticipated prequel to The Boys, titled Vought Rising, continues to expand its cast, with Blue Bloods alum Will Hochman joining the lineup. Hochman, known for his role as Joe Hill in the long-running CBS police drama, will be stepping into the gritty and darkly satirical world of The Boys universe.
What We Know About Vought Rising
Vought Rising will explore the origins of Vought International, the powerful corporation responsible for creating and managing superheroes in The Boys universe. Set years before the events of the main series, the prequel aims to provide deeper insight into how Vought became the dominant force that shaped the world of supes, corruption, and corporate control.
While specific details about Hochman’s role have yet to be revealed, his addition to the cast suggests that the series will continue its trend of bringing in strong, dynamic actors to portray complex characters. Given Hochman’s previous work in Blue Bloods, where he played a law enforcement officer navigating family and duty, his role in Vought Rising could involve a figure tied to the corporate or governmental side of the story.
Expanding the The Boys Universe
Vought Rising is the latest expansion of The Boys franchise, following the success of both the main series and its spinoffs, including Gen V, which explored the morally ambiguous world of young supes training under Vought’s influence. With this new prequel, fans can expect a deep dive into the early machinations of Vought, the creation of superheroes as corporate assets, and the power struggles that set the stage for the events in The Boys.
With an ever-growing cast and an intriguing premise, Vought Rising is shaping up to be another thrilling entry in the franchise. More details, including additional casting news and plot reveals, are expected to emerge as production progresses. Fans of The Boys will undoubtedly be eager to see how this prequel expands the story and sheds light on the origins of one of television’s most notorious corporations.
