Vought teasing new members for The Seven for The Boys Season 4

Amidst the chaos of Vought’s premiere superhero team, The Seven, hitting rock bottom following the events of the last two seasons of The Boys, will be like a phoenix set to rise from the ashes.

This much we know from Vought International’s official Twitter account, teasing a revamped lineup and a pending reveal at the 2023’s San Diego Comic-Con panel.

The show’s journey, up until now has been nothing short of a wild roller-coaster ride, propelled by the gripping narrative of ordinary humans, known as The Boys, standing up against the corrupt and power-hungry superheroes backed by Vought International. With The Seven significantly understaffed after the events of Season 3 – Starlight’s defection, Maeve’s staged death, and Homelander’s rage-induced killing of Black Noir, the question on everyone’s lips is who the new recruits will be.

This 7/7, we salute the greatest Super team ever assembled. Even with heroic sacrifices and unfortunate betrayals, The Seven has NEVER been stronger. Sole captain Homelander continues his search for new heroes to replenish the team’s ranks as we speak! pic.twitter.com/VSfFjXpBbB

— Vought International (@VoughtIntl) July 7, 2023

The upheaval sparked off by the power vacuum leaves Homelander, A-Train, and The Deep as the remaining members. But fans aren’t left wondering in vain.

The aforementioned tweet from the fictional corporation includes an image of a resurrected Black Noir, not back from the dead but replaced by a new Supe in a masterstroke of damage control. What’s more intriguing is the impending addition of new Supes to refill The Seven’s ranks, promising a twist in the ongoing saga.

Two of the anticipated new characters may include Orange is the New Black’s Susan Heyward and The Lost Symbol’s Valorie Curry, announced as Sister Sage and Firecracker, respectively. Although not directly connected to the original comics, the mysterious nature of their characters fuels the fans’ curiosity even further. Yet, the wild card lies in the seventh slot on the team – the identity of the final recruit remains shrouded in mystery.

Speculations run rampant, with Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, initially seeming unlikely considering what happened in the last season between him and Homelander. But, who knows? He could’ve been brainwashed to join The Seven and follow someone who’s technically his son. However, all eyes are on the enigmatic character played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Rumors are swirling around his potential casting as the Supe Tek Knight, which if confirmed, would be a dramatic game-changer.

A different path could emerge from the upcoming spinoff series Gen V, which features a younger generation of Supes in training at Godolkin University School of Crimefighting. Will a rising star graduate from the spinoff series to the flagship show? Time will tell, but a crucial revelation may occur later this month at the SDCC.

Yet, amidst this electrifying atmosphere, a shadow looms over the fourth season with the ongoing Writers Guild of America Strike, delaying the release. Eric Kripke, the series’ creator, confirmed that the release date depends on the strike’s duration. He also urged fans to persuade studios to strike a fair deal, implying their role in ensuring a timely release.

Despite this hiccup, Kripke’s commitment to storytelling remains unwavering, promising a return to the gripping saga of a group of superheroes who are less saviors of the world and more human – susceptible to power corruption, an underlying societal critique presented under the veneer of dark humor and shocking violence.

With The Boys already confirmed for a fifth season, it’s safe to say that the show will continue entertaining fans for years. The only question now is, once the series is over, is Hideo Kojima signing on to make a video game adaptation?