Gen V Star Walks Away From The Boys — Even With A Spinoff On The Table

If you’ve been keeping up with the messy, violent world of The Boys and its spin-offs, here’s a bit of a curveball: Jaz Sinclair, who played Marie Moreau in Gen V, has officially said her goodbyes to the franchise. Yep, even with rumors swirling that we might not have seen the last of her character, Sinclair herself seems ready to move on. You’d think the door was still open, considering what The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has been teasing lately, but apparently, that’s not where Sinclair’s head is at.

Sinclair’s Sudden Exit (and a Seriously Emotional Goodbye)

Sinclair, who helped anchor Gen V as the blood-bending Marie, took to Instagram on May 13 to post an open-hearted farewell right after her cameo in The Boys Season 5, Episode 7. And this wasn't just a casual, 'Thanks, it’s been fun!' kind of post – she went deep, talking about the wild ride from her first audition back in January 2021 (six rounds of auditions, if you’re counting) to actually landing the part. According to her, that first call was pure adrenaline: screaming, crying, the whole deal. Not exactly a chill reaction.

“I can’t possibly sum up the last 5 years of joys, challenges, loss, laughter, late nights, and friendships in a post. But what I will say is that I am truly honored to have gotten to be your Marie. She is fierce and flawed and powerful as hell. And as a woman, particularly a woman of color, it brings me so much pride to have gotten to embody such a multifaceted and badass character.”

She wrapped up her message with gratitude for fans and a heartfelt mention of her late co-star Chance Perdomo. If you’ve been following the cast online, you know this was a tough season behind the scenes as well.

Wait a Second, Wasn’t Gen V Supposed to Continue?

Now here’s where things get a bit weird. Only a few days before Sinclair’s post, Eric Kripke (the show’s mastermind) said there’s still gas in the tank for Gen V and its main players. He confirmed that they aren’t done with Marie’s story – season two didn’t wrap it all up, and there's every chance that 'at least some of the Gen V gang' might show up again, either in The Boys itself or in another spin-off. So, reading Sinclair’s goodbye almost feels like getting dumped while your partner’s making future vacation plans. Awkward.

Quick Recap: Where Does This Leave Us?

• Jaz Sinclair (Marie Moreau in Gen V) posted an emotional farewell on social media after a cameo in The Boys Season 5, Episode 7.
• She talked about her journey since her first audition in 2021, sharing how much the role meant to her, especially as a woman of color playing a powerful lead.
• This sendoff comes right after The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke publicly said Marie’s story isn’t over, and parts of Gen V could return.
• The original The Boys is airing its fifth and final season, with the official series finale scheduled for May 20, 2026. (Yes, we’re still a ways out from the end credits rolling.)

So, here we are: one of the franchise’s breakout stars is giving a tearful goodbye while the creators are still talking about future plans. This is one of those behind-the-scenes situations that feels like there’s more to the story, but for now, Sinclair’s chapter as Marie Moreau looks closed – even if the universe she helped build isn’t quite finished yet.