Soldier Boy was not the first choice to be Gen V’s hilariously NSFW episode 6 cameo, as another unexpected actor was considered for the part.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Soldier Boy was not the first choice to be Gen V's hilarious episode 6 cameo, as another familiar face was considered for the part. Delivering a somewhat self-contained installment, which takes place within the memories of Cate , Soldier Boy shows up for a quick and entirely NSFW cameo.
But in an interview with Variety to break down Gen V episode 6, executive producer Eric Kripke and co-showrunner Michele Fazekas reveal that Taylor Lautner was initially considered for the cameo that eventually went to Soldier Boy in episode 6, "Jumanji," which was written by Rachel Goldberg and directed by Lauren Greer. Lautner, known for playing the werewolf Jacob Black in the Twilight movies, would have been similar to Soldier Boy's cameo.
Eric Kripke: In one of the early drafts of the script, it was meant to be a guide in Cate’s mind that shows up, lays out a couple of rules, and then explodes. If I remember correctly, in the earliest drafts it was Taylor Lautner. And the characters were wandering through the woods, and then they’re like, “Taylor Lautner?!” And he’s like, “Ya, I’m Cate’s crush! Cate used to masturbate to me. Anyway, here’s the rules.” And then he blows up.Kripke: And it was a shorter scene.
Taylor Lautner's Scrapped Gen V Cameo Would’ve Been Great Ackles' NSFW cameo drew a lot of praise, with some on social media even jokingly asking for a Soldier Boy-centric spinoff. But it would have been funny to see Lautner as another overt nod to the early 2010s period in which Cate grew up. At the time, along with Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Lautner was one of the biggest stars in the world.
Over the past year, Lautner has somewhat returned to the spotlight, with a supporting role in the Netflix movie Home Team and more interviews about his time away from the entertainment industry. But his absence would have brought a lot to Gen V, perhaps sparking fond memories and nostalgia for those who followed Lautner a decade earlier. It would have also fit The Boys' overall approach to cameos, as the series has featured quick celebrity cameos before.
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