Okay, rumor has it the Compound V fumes are getting sweeter this time ’round, because not only is Brian J. Smith stepping into the glorious chaos of The Boys universe, but he’s doing it with love on his sleeve too.
The Sense8 small-screen sweetheart has been confirmed for Prime Video’s twisted 1950s prequel Vought Rising, joining a cast that includes the returning terror duo Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy and Aya Cash as Stormfront, plus new series regulars like Jorden Myrie, Nicolò Pasetti, and Ricky Staffieri.
The show is shaping up as a razor-sharp, salacious murder mystery tracing Vought International’s origins—because apparently in their world, corporate corruption was born in spandex and blood before lunch.
While Brian’s character remains top secret (much like Homelander’s therapy sessions), his casting alone is major—he’s become our go-to emblem for queer resilience and dramatic gravity, whether he’s sparring with sensates or taking aim at Compound V–fueled hubris.
And yes, he’s shining off-screen too: in 2023 he referred to actor Matt Consalvo as “the love of my life” in a hospital Instagram post, and more recently he captioned a cosy shot with a cheeky “Mah baybuh!!!” — just delightfully unfiltered couple goals.
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So what’s next—when do we lean in? Rumor mills say Vought Rising won’t land on Prime Video until late 2026 or early 2027, but official word is still under Cloak & Dagger-level secrecy.
Brian’s journey from heartfelt hero to Supes saga villain or anti-hero (hey, maybe) is one of those rare casting moves that makes you gasp—and then grin.
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So grab your rainbows and your armors—this prequel isn’t just rising, it’s rising with all the queer firepower we didn’t know we needed.