Fans of The Boys will soon get a deeper look into the twisted history of Vought International as well as two of its most deadly Supes. A prequel series titled Vought Rising is in production and will delve into the origins of the corrupt corporation during the 1950s. The series is set to star Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, reprising their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront, respectively.
Described as a twisted murder mystery, Vought Rising will explore the early exploits of Soldier Boy and the diabolical maneuvers of Stormfront, who at the time was known by her real name, Clara Risinger. The show will of course be set in the post-World War II era, a critical time for the development of Compound V and the establishment of Vought's superhuman development program. Production for the series began in August 2025 with an expected release on Prime Video in late 2026 or early 2027. The first episode is titled "Red Scare," hinting at the political and social tensions of the Cold War era that will serve as the backdrop for the series.
Before Soldier Boy and Stormfront arrived in The Boys, these two Supes led long and storied lives, shaping the very history of Vought International and its superpowered creations. Their paths were intertwined with the company's rise, steeped in secrecy, propaganda, and violence.
Clara Risinger was originally the wife of Frederick Vought, the scientist who created Compound V. As a fervent believer in Nazi ideology, she became the first successful recipient of the serum, transforming her into the world's first superhero. Together with her husband and daughter Chloe, she became involved in the narrative of Vought Rising, outlining a history that is both complex and shadowy.
During World War II, Clara served as a powerful weapon for the Third Reich. However, as the war turned against Germany, Frederick Vought defected to the Allies, bringing Clara along and changing her name to Adele Vought. In the 1950s, Vought rebranded her as Liberty, a patriotic American hero to hide her past, while her racist beliefs led to multiple racially motivated murders.
Soldier Boy, hailed as the original American superhero, was used more as a propaganda tool than a frontline warrior. Despite his public image as a humble patriotic figure, his actual life reveals a narrative marked by violence and controversy, including his intense involvement in the formation of other Supes and public events like Herogasm.
Despite betrayals and his eventual imprisonment by the Russians, Soldier Boy's legacy continued to influence Vought's expansion from the shadows, offering a new layer to the compelling universe of The Boys.
Vought Rising promises to add more depth to these characters, exploring themes of propaganda, race, and identity in a universe where every character's past shapes the present.