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A handy guide to every major character on 'The Boys' spin-off 'Gen V'

Olivia Singh   

A handy guide to every major character on 'The Boys' spin-off 'Gen V'
Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau and Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer on season one of "Gen V."Brooke Palmer/Prime Video
  • "Gen V," a college-set spin-off of Prime Video's hit show "The Boys," debuts on September 29.
  • The series centers on young supes at Godolkin University.

"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" star Jaz Sinclair plays Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old freshman at Godolkin University.

"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" star Jaz Sinclair plays Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old freshman at Godolkin University.
Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau on season one of "Gen V."      Prime Video

Sinclair's character has the ability to manipulate blood and weaponize it.

Fellow "CAOS" actor Chance Perdomo stars as Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University.

Fellow "CAOS" actor Chance Perdomo stars as Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University.
Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

He has magnetic powers.

Lizze Broadway portrays Emma Meyer, also known as Little Cricket.

Lizze Broadway portrays Emma Meyer, also known as Little Cricket.
Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

Emma is Marie's roommate at Godolkin University. Similar to Marvel's Ant-Man, Emma can shrink to a tiny size.

Patrick Schwarzenegger stars as Luke Riordan/Golden Boy, a high-ranking senior at Godolkin University.

Patrick Schwarzenegger stars as Luke Riordan/Golden Boy, a high-ranking senior at Godolkin University.
Patrick Schwarzenegger as Luke Riordan on season one of "Gen V."      Prime Video

He can light his whole body on fire, like Marvel's Human Torch.

Maddie Phillips plays a junior at Godolkin University named Cate Dunlap.

Maddie Phillips plays a junior at Godolkin University named Cate Dunlap.
Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

Cate can persuade people to do whatever she wants through the touch of her hands. She's also in a relationship with Luke.

London Thor and Derek Luh both play Jordan Li, a top student who can change between female and male forms.

London Thor and Derek Luh both play Jordan Li, a top student who can change between female and male forms.
London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

The male version of Jordan is indestructible and the female counterpart can emit energy blasts from their hands.

Asa Germann plays a character named Sam who has super strength and invulnerability.

Asa Germann plays a character named Sam who has super strength and invulnerability.
Asa Germann as Sam on "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

As alluded to in the red-band trailer, Sam is seemingly unwillingly involved in the big mystery at the center of season one of "Gen V."

Sean Patrick Thomas plays Polarity, Andre's dad and an alum of Godolkin University.

Sean Patrick Thomas plays Polarity, Andre
Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson and Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

"Polarity is this big-time superhero who didn't quite make it to the Seven, but he's up there and his name holds prestige, both in entertainment and in the practical superhero aspect," Perdomo told Entertainment Weekly.

Shelley Conn stars as Indira Shetty, the dean of the Vought-run Godolkin University.

Shelley Conn stars as Indira Shetty, the dean of the Vought-run Godolkin University.
Shelley Conn as Indira Shetty on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

The Seven members Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott) and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) are among Godolkin University's famous alums.

Clancy Brown portrays Professor Rich "Brink" Brinkerhoff.

Clancy Brown portrays Professor Rich "Brink" Brinkerhoff.
Clancy Brown as Professor Rich "Brink" Brinkerhoff on season one of "Gen V."      Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

He teaches crime fighting at Godolkin University.

Marco Pigossi plays Dr. Edison Cardosa.

Marco Pigossi plays Dr. Edison Cardosa.
Marco Pigossi as Dr. Edison Cardosa on season one of "Gen V."      Prime Video

He's a doctor with mysterious connections to the university.

"Preacher" star Derek Wilson will play Tek Knight, a character from "The Boys" comics.

"Preacher" star Derek Wilson will play Tek Knight, a character from "The Boys" comics.
Derek Wilson as Tek Knight on season one of "Gen V."      Prime Video

A first look at the character was included in the red-band trailer for "Gen V," released earlier in September.

Fans of "The Boys" will also recall that Tek Knight was previously mentioned on the show.

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