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'The Boys' Season 3: 5 things to know about Amazon Prime Video's hit superhero series

From Butcher becoming to a supe, to new characters being introduced, this season of 'The Boys' might just be the best

'The Boys' Season 3 is all set to premiere in June, and among the slew of theories and updates is news of Billy Butcher becoming a superhero himself. The series picks up after the events of Season 2 that see a relatively quiet Homelander. Butcher is now working for the government, and the new edition is all about an anti-superhero weapon that sends them on a war footing. Plus, there's also the whole Soldier Boy storyline. 

There have also been theories that 'The Walking Dead' star Jeffrey Dean Morgan could be joining the cast, with showrunner Eric Kripke revealing that he's already discussed a role. 'Supernatural' star Jensen Ackles shared his thoughts on the new role as Super Boy. He shared what Kirke had told him then- “‘Look, this role is on the radar for a heavy Season 3 appearance, and they’re looking at a shortlist of names.’ And I’m like, ‘Well, where am I on that shortlist?’ And he said, ‘You’re not on it.’ Then he read me a few of the names and I was like, ‘No, I wouldn’t be on that list!’ So, this wasn’t something where Kripke just called and said, ‘Hey, come on over.’ This was something I had to fight for, and luckily it worked out.”

And on that note, here's everything we know ahead of the new season premiere.

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When will 'The Boys' Season 3 release?

Ahead of the premiere of the second season, the series was renewed for a third installment in July 2020 and is slated to be released on June 3, 2022. The series will release three episodes on the day with new episodes dropping each Friday leading up to the epic season finale on July 8.

What is 'The Boys' Season 3 all about?

'The Boys' season 2 finale had some serious repercussions on the show moving forward. The latest installment will see key characters going their separate ways, new alliances being made – and some not making it. Expect a lot of focus on Victoria Neuman. The secret and sly politician has been speculated to have some diabolical plans and only time will tell if they come to fruition. The introduction of the first super soldier, Soldier Boy will add to the intrigue factor as well.

Who's in the cast?

Butcher (Karl Urban), Hughie (Jack Quaid), Frenchie (Tomer Capon), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) are all set to reprise their roles. Homelander (Antony Starr), Maeve (Dominique McElligott), Starlight (Erin Moriarty), A-Train (Jessie Usher), and Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell). The Deep (Chace Crawford) and Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) return as well. Claudia Doumit’s Congresswoman Victoria Neuman and Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy make their appearances as well.

Showrunner

Eric Kripke serves as the showrunner. The list of Executive Producers includes — Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Craig Rosenberg, Ken F. Levin, Jason Netter, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, and Michaela Starr.

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