Daveed Diggs, known for his roles in Snowpiercer and the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, has been announced as a series regular for the upcoming fifth and final season of The Boys. This news was reported by Variety, which mentioned that details about his character are being kept under wraps. Diggs will be joining returning cast members Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, and Cameron Crovetti.
Additionally, Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy as a series regular. Fans of the show can also anticipate appearances from Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann, who portray the evil Gen V-ers. Diggs is acclaimed for originating the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton, and he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the filmed version of the musical on Disney Plus.
The actor Daveed Diggs currently plays the role of Andre Layton in the dystopian thriller Snowpiercer. He has also lent his voice to the character Commander Tysess in Star Trek Prodigy and portrayed Sebastian in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Diggs is set to appear in upcoming projects such as Ramell Ross’s Nickel Boys and Andrew Stanton’s In the Blink of an Eye.
As for The Boys season 5, there is no confirmed release date yet. Karl Urban, who stars in the series, has stated that the last season is not expected to premiere until sometime in 2026. For more information on new TV shows in 2024 and beyond, and recommendations for Prime Video shows, you can refer to our curated lists.