Gen V Returns for Sophomore Season with New Faces and Heavy Hearts

Prime Video relaunched its hit superhero college drama Gen V on September 17, 2025, premiering three episodes of season 2 and introducing key new cast members alongside series veterans. The season’s mix of returning stars and fresh additions underscores both the show’s growing stakes and its poignant tribute to late actor Chance Perdomo.

Despite the tragedy of losing Perdomo last year, Gen V continues at Godolkin University with an expanded ensemble and a darker narrative that pits Supes against a rising anti-human ideology.

Cast Lineup Bolsters Core Ensemble

Jaz Sinclair returns as hemokinetic prodigy Marie Moreau.
Lizze Broadway reprises Emma “Little Cricket” Meyer’s ability to shrink.
Maddie Phillips is back as mind-controller Cate Dunlap.
London Thor and Derek Luh share Jordan Li, a gender-shifting super.
Asa Germann continues as invulnerable strongman Sam Riordan.
Sean Patrick Thomas joins the main roster as magnetic telepath Polarity.

New Additions

Hamish Linklater debuts as Dean Cipher, the enigmatic new head of Godolkin University.
Ethan Slater appears as Thomas Godolkin, the institution’s visionary founder.

Honoring Chance Perdomo’s Legacy

The cast and creators chose not to recast Andre Anderson, instead weaving his death into the season’s emotional core. Co-stars describe on- and off-screen grief that shaped both characters’ arcs and the production atmosphere.

Release Schedule and Expectations

Three episodes-“New Year, New U,” “Justice Never Forgets” and “H Is for Human”-dropped on September 17, with weekly installments every Wednesday through October 22.
Fans anticipate further twists as season 2 explores Vought’s secret programs and escalating human-Supe tensions.

Gen V’s second season blends sharp satire with superhero spectacle, deepening its narrative while paying heartfelt homage to Perdomo’s enduring impact.