Schwarzenegger's Character In The Boys Spinoff May Outshine Homelander
Who is Golden Boy, and is there a potential beef with Homelander?
Gen V is the upcoming spin-off of The Boys, expected to be released sometime in 2023.
The story will follow young supes at Godolkin University School. Gen V will be partly inspired by the G-Men in The Boys comics, a direct parody of Marvel's X-Men.
One of the new supes who will be introduced in the spinoff is Golden Boy, who will be portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Vought International shared a sneak peek of what the character will look like in the show.
The Boys fan shared an intriguing theory on Reddit, suggesting that Golden Boy could be a potential Homelander's replacement.
In the comics, Golden Boy, a prominent figure on campus at the age of 22, is highly regarded as the future superstar of the Vought pantheon. Known for his incredible power and captivating charm, he has always been destined for greatness.
To fully understand this theory, we must revisit the events that unfolded in the original series. Homelander, the most powerful member of The Seven, was created by Vought as a replacement for Soldier Boy.
Vought's intent was to have a more controlled and manageable superhero after realizing that Soldier Boy was becoming too unpredictable.
This strategy ensured that the company maintained a firm grip on their superhero assets, guaranteeing their loyalty and obedience.
Applying this precedent to Gen V, fans speculate that Stan Edgar, the mastermind behind Vought, may have foreseen the possibility of losing control over Homelander at some point.
Aware of Homelander's growing instability, Edgar would have taken steps to create a backup plan – Golden Boy.
Just as Homelander was meant to replace Soldier Boy, Golden Boy could be designed to take over in case Homelander went rogue or became uncontrollable.
There are several parallels that support this intriguing theory. Both Homelander and Golden Boy are depicted as formidable and charismatic superheroes, possessing immense powers and public adoration.
However, many fans believe this is not the case, as Golden Boy, who is indeed powerful, is no match for Homelander in a fair fight.
Source: Reddit