Luke Riordan, famously known as Golden Boy, is a character in the Amazon series Gen V, a spin-off series of The Boys.
Gen V, initially named The Boys Presents: Varsity, is an American superhero comedy-drama series available on Amazon Prime Video. It marks the second spinoff from The Boys, following The Boys Presents: Diabolical, building on the triumph of the series' second season. Craig Rosenberg leads the series' development, backed by executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, and Pavun Shetty.
Warning: Spoilers Ahead.
What happens to Golden Boy in Gen V?
Soon after Luke, aka Golden Boy, was born, his parents agreed to Vought's proposal to administer Compound V to him. This transformed him into a Supe, giving him incredible powers and abilities.
Later on, Luke chose to pursue higher education at Godolkin University, picking the esteemed Lamplighter School of Crimefighting as his major. During his time there, he thrived academically and became a cherished figure among his classmates, gathering a sizable fan base and building many friendships. Luke also found love with another student, Cate Dunlap.
At the end of the first episode, something surprising happened and changed everything for the viewers. Luke did something unexpected: he killed his teacher, Professor Brink, and then went after Marie and his friend Jordan Li. He thought they were sent by someone to control him. Finally, Luke understood the big scene he had made and flew up high, deciding to explode himself and take his own life.
Who plays Golden Boy in Gen V?
Born on September 18, 1993, in Santa Monica, California, Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger is an American actor known for his role as Golden Boy in the spinoff series Gen V. He is the eldest son of the renowned actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his former wife, Maria Shriver. Patrick has also appeared in other notable films such as Benchwarmers (2006), Grown Ups 2 (2013), and Midnight Sun (2018).
What is Gen V about?
Taking place at Godolkin University, the sole college dedicated solely to young adult superheroes under the management of Vought International, Gen V is an irreverent, R-rated series delving into the lives of ambitious and competitive Supes. It pushes their physical, sexual, and moral limits as they vie for top contracts in prime cities. It's a blend of a college drama and the intensity of the Hunger Games, infused with the same heart, satire, and bold characteristics of The Boys.
FAQs
A. Golden Boy, or Luke, has a younger brother called Sam Riordan in Gen V.
A. Brink is a professor at the Godolkin University in Gen V, who is killed by Golden Boy at the end of the first episode.
A. Soldier Boy is played by Supernatural-alum Jensen Ackles in season 3 of The Boys. He also had a cameo scene in the spin-off series Gen V.
