Gen V Season 2 Will Include DC’s New Batman (Confirmed)

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As a die-hard fan excited about the upcoming season of Gen V, I can’t contain my enthusiasm as it’s officially confirmed that an esteemed actor from the DC Universe will be joining the cast! Known for his gripping portrayal of Batman in an animated project, this talented performer is now set to dive into the thrilling world of The Boys spinoff. With Season 2 of Gen V generating a significant amount of buzz, it’s not surprising that another DC alum has been tied to the intriguing universe of The Boys.

Actor Hamish Linklater, who recently portrayed Batman, has now been added to the cast of “Gen V” Season 2 under the character name Dean Cipher.

Kevin Conroy (currently) portrays Batman in the 2024 Amazon Prime animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader,” which adopts a detective noir style and presents Bruce Wayne dealing with Gotham’s corruption, gang conflicts, and unique takes on familiar villains. The second season of this show is set to be released soon.

The second season of TV show Gen V will debut on September 17th, featuring three opening episodes. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly up until October 22nd. Original cast members Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann are set to return, while Linklater will join the ensemble as Godolkin’s newly appointed dean.

After the occurrences in Season 4 of The Boys, Marie Moreau (played by Sinclair), along with her companions, return to Godolkin’s campus, but they encounter a rigorous training regimen under the new Dean instead.

In the latest installments of both “Gen V” and “The Boys,” the storylines have become more entwined than ever before, as numerous characters switch roles between the two series. Characters such as Cate and Sam, who were enlisted by Homelander in “The Boys” Season 4, reappear as chief antagonists in Season 2 of “Gen V.” Meanwhile, The Deep and Firecracker introduce their pro-Seven objectives to Godolkin within the context of “Gen V.

As The Boys concludes in 2026 with its fifth season, Gen V takes on a more significant role within the broader narrative, and Linklater is simply the most recent character to join the cast.

In the television series rated for mature audiences based on comic books, numerous performers have portrayed well-known characters in the past, ranging from versions of Batman in different productions to clashing with Thor within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Here are some of the most notable Gen V stars with past superhero or supervillain experience:

Jensen Ackles – Batman

Prior to his involvement with “The Boys,” Jensen Ackles was already recognized by DC fans for lending his voice to some of Gotham’s most esteemed characters. He portrayed Jason Todd/Red Hood in “Batman: Under the Red Hood” and later assumed the role of Bruce Wayne, appearing in “Batman: The Long Halloween,” “Legion of Super-Heroes,” and “Justice League: Warworld.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I can’t help but express my excitement about Jensen Ackles’ outstanding portrayal of Soldier Boy, a self-important and volatile caricature of Captain America, in the series The Boys and Gen V. The public’s response to his performance has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to an anticipated prequel spin-off titled Vought Rising. In this intriguing 1950s murder mystery, Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy alongside the talented Aya Cash as Stormfront. The series will delve into the dark history of Vought, unraveling its sinister origins on set soon.

Apart from being often favored by fans for James Gunn’s DC Universe roles, Ackles’ potential involvement would further strengthen the bond between these superheroes.

Clancy Brown – Lex Luthor

In the first season of Gen V, Clancy Brown portrayed Professor Richard “Brink” Brinkerhoff. Tragically, his character met an unexpected end when he was fatally embraced by Luke/Golden Boy, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger. This pivotal moment significantly influenced the narrative that unfolds in Gen V’s subsequent events.

In a world beyond “The Boys,” Clancy Brown is particularly recognized for his iconic portrayal of Lex Luthor. Since 1996, he’s lent his voice to the character across various animated projects, first appearing as Luthor in “Superman: The Animated Series.” He then reprised this role in “Justice League,” “Justice League Unlimited,” and numerous films, videos games, including “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” “Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes,” and “Lego DC Super-Villains.

Karl Urban – Skurge

In a more conversational style, you could say: Karl Urban portrays Billy Butcher in the series The Boys, a character known for his harsh language, who is on a mission to bring down the superhero Homelander, played by Antony Starr.

Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the character Butcher unexpectedly appeared during the mid-credits of Gen V‘s Season 1, a scene which links back to his illness depicted in The Boys Season 4.

In another context, Urban is recognized for his role as Skurge the Executioner in the Marvel film, “Thor: Ragnarok”. Originally a warlord who served Hela (played by Cate Blanchett), Skurge later demonstrated heroism by giving up his life to aid Asgard’s citizens in escaping Hela’s destructive fury.

P.J. Byrne – Firestorm

In the role of self-absorbed movie director Adam Bourke, P.J. Byrne debuted in season 2 of “The Boys,” initially appearing as the creator of Vought’s successful film, “Dawn of the Seven.

Following his downfall in the glamourous world of Hollywood, Bourke eventually emerges anonymously as a disheartened professor at Godolkin University. Later on, he resurfaces in “The Boys” Season 4, continuing to struggle for significance while enduring embarrassment at the hands of Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) and Homelander.

Apart from his role in “The Boys”, George Byrne lent his voice to Firestorm in the 2016 series “Justice League Action”. This fiery superhero was a fusion of high schooler Ronnie Raymond’s personality and Professor Stein’s intellect, providing Byrne with an opportunity to skillfully blend humor with formidable powers such as flight and the ability to alter matter itself.

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2025-09-04 05:36