Susan Heyward Talks Sage's mindset, her overall plan, getting into character, Gen V & The Boys with Young Deuces

When I sat down with Susan Heyward, best known as Sister Sage from Gen V, the energy was dope from the start. We dug into everything about her stepping into the The Boys universe — from embodying the smartest person in the room to breaking down the layers behind Sage’s true intentions. Susan talked about how this character isn’t just book smart; she’s strategic, always thinking five steps ahead, and playing a game that most people don’t even realize they’re part of. It’s one thing to have intelligence, but it’s another to use it to shift power, and that’s what makes Sage so dangerous and fascinating at the same time.

Getting into the role was something Susan clearly took pride in. She talked about the mental and emotional process it took to bring Sage to life — balancing her confidence, control, and coolness while still giving her that human edge. You can tell she really connected with the idea of a character who knows how to move in silence, letting everyone else underestimate her until it’s too late. When we touched on her Gen V appearance, she hinted that Sage’s presence isn’t a background cameo — it’s the kind of role that changes the room the second she walks in.

We also talked about what’s next — both for Susan and for Sister Sage. She didn’t spill details, but you can feel she’s excited about where things are headed. You can tell she understands the depth of this universe and how Sage fits into the bigger chaos that The Boys and Gen V keep building. Then, of course, I had to hit her with a classic Geekset hypothetical: what would it be like if her Powers character, Deena Pilgrim, met Sister Sage? The conversation turned into a creative back-and-forth about how those two strong, complex women would size each other up — Deena with her street-smart detective instincts and Sage with her calm, calculated genius.

That’s what I love about talking with actors like Susan Heyward — she’s intentional, insightful, and fully tapped into her characters. From Powers to Gen V, she continues to bring depth and personality to every world she steps into. Trust me, after this conversation, one thing’s clear: Sister Sage isn’t done shaking things up — and neither is Susan Heyward.