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Just Jared reports a Season 2 cast shake-up for Off Campus: at least one actor exits, while several stars are confirmed to return (including Belmont Cameli, Ella Bright, Mika Abdalla, and Stephen Kalyn); production updates for the series continue.
Season 2 of Prime Video’s Off Campus will not include Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl due to scheduling, with showrunner Louisa Levy keeping the door open for a potential future return. The new season pivots to Hannah Wells’ friend Allie Hayes and Garrett’s teammate Dean Di Laurentis as the main couple and adapts the third book, The Score, rather than following the order of the books to sustain momentum.
The Boys' post-finale teaser arrives with a slick new trailer for Vought Rising, offering a sharp preview of the series’ continuing corporate intrigue and superhero chaos and drawing early praise for its tone and visuals.
Prime Video unveiled the first trailer for Vought Rising, the 1950s-set The Boys spinoff following a young Soldier Boy as forced Compound V experiments loom over a grim rise and fall of superheroes; starring Jensen Ackles, the series is slated to premiere in 2027, with showrunner Eric Kripke dodging firm timeline commitments amid fan skepticism after Gen V's reception.
Visually stunning and option to watch in color or black-and-white, Spider-Noir is praised for its period detail and cast but criticized as a safe, repetitive vigilante tale that doesn’t deliver true noir depth or emotional punch.
The first trailer for Vought Rising, The Boys’ 1950s prequel on Prime Video, centers on Soldier Boy and Stormfront in a noir-style murder mystery that reveals the early origins of Vought and Compound V, with creators and stars signaling a grittier, era-accurate tone while staying true to The Boys’ irreverent DNA.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says Prime Video is growing, profitable, and still early, driven by a strong slate of original films and series, live sports rights (NFL Thursday Night Football, NBA, Masters, NASCAR), and partnerships with providers like HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, Apple TV+, and Fox, fueling customer signups and engagement.
Elon Musk called The Boys finale 'pathetic' on X after Homelander loses his powers, a critique that showrunner Eric Kripke celebrated as a badge of honor; Kripke said the Disruptor cameo was a pre-planned, satirical target, and the full season is streaming on Prime Video.
Following The Boys finale, Gen V is being discussed as a potential continued venture—whether as a new season, a spin-off, or another form of continuation within the Prime Video universe—though no official renewal has been announced yet.
Showrunner Eric Kripke explains The Boys’ Season 5 finale, detailing why Butcher kills Homelander after Kimiko uses Soldier Boy’s blast, and why Hughie shoots Butcher to stop the supe-killing virus. The wrap-up ties up key arcs—Robin naming the baby, Kimiko moving to France, and Mother's Milk’s marriage—while delivering a hopeful ending that emphasizes sacrifice and resilience. A post-credits montage honors the crew rather than teasing a new cameo, and Kripke hints at future The Boys projects with Vought Rising in 2027, while joking about Elon Musk and confirming Maeve’s cameo didn’t happen.
io9’s review argues The Boys’ fifth season starts strong but ends bloated and unfocused, with overlong setup and recycled jokes that undercut the finale’s impact, though Homelander remains entertaining and a few standout performances keep it watchable.
Season 5 of The Boys has posted record per‑episode global viewership on Prime Video (roughly 57 million viewers watching at least a few minutes), placing it among Prime Video’s top 10 originals and driving the service’s largest three‑week ratings surge. Despite online backlash over pacing and storylines, showrunner Eric Kripke says online chatter doesn’t reflect real‑world viewing, as the finale approaches and a Vought Rising prequel is lined up for next year.
Belmont Cameli discusses landing his first lead role in Prime Video’s Off Campus, detailing the demanding hockey prep, bootcamps with co-stars, and the personal leap from a career lull to a lead role. He explains Garrett Graham’s NHL-bound arc, shares how he prepared on and off the ice, and notes the show’s ties to the hockey romance trend while acknowledging Heated Rivalry’s global success as a positive signal for TV. Cameli also hints at season 2 dynamics and his plans to pursue other projects once the show progresses, highlighting the opportunity to demonstrate depth beyond the lead role.
Francesca Scorsese will star as Jane Smith in the second season of Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, with series co-creator Donald Glover set to direct multiple episodes. Production has begun in Los Angeles, and Season 1 leads are expected to reprise their roles to some extent, while showrunner Anna Ouyang Moench and returning producers guide the reimagining of the 2005 film. Details on the Season 2 plot are being kept under wraps.
A media dispute erupts after ESPN insider Shams Charania prematurely names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the 2025-26 NBA MVP, upstaging Prime Video’s official announcement. The piece argues that reporting the scoop is fair game and underscores the value and challenges of insider information, even as broadcasters and fans weigh the impact of spoilers on timing and reactions.