Will Jared Padalecki appear in 'The Boys' Season 5? 'Supernatural' star spills the tea

Despite fan anticipation for Jared Padalecki to appear on 'The Boys', he's been busy since 'Supernatural' ended 5 years ago
PUBLISHED JUL 18, 2024
The 'Supernatural' star has mentioned on multiple occasions that he would love to join 'The Boys' (@cw)
The 'Supernatural' star has mentioned on multiple occasions that he would love to join 'The Boys' (@cw)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Eric Kripke, the creator of 'The Boys' and 'Supernatural', has become known for bringing familiar faces from the latter show onto the former.

Names like Jensen Ackles, Rob Benedict, and Jim Beaver have already joined 'The Boys', and now Jared Padalecki is set to join them in the show's fifth and final season.

Despite fan anticipation for Padalecki to appear on 'The Boys', he's been busy since 'Supernatural' ended five years ago, starring in the CW series 'Walker'.

With the cancellation of 'Walker’, Padalecki now has the opportunity to explore new roles and feature in 'The Boys' universe.

Why does Jared Padalecki need to appear in 'The Boys' Season 5?

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in a still from 'Supernatural' (@primevideo)
Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in a still from 'Supernatural' (@primevideo)

Jared Padalecki's potential cameo in 'The Boys' Season 5 is highly anticipated for several reasons. Creator Eric Kripke has confirmed that Season 5 will be the show's final one, making it Padalecki's last chance to join.

Despite past obstacles, such as his role in 'Walker', which has now been canceled, the timing seems ideal for Padalecki to appear in 'The Boys'.

With ongoing teases and Kripke's openness to his involvement, fans are hopeful that Padalecki will finally make his mark in the series, especially following the tradition of other 'Supernatural' alumni appearing in the show.

Fans have long awaited Jared Padalecki's potential crossover into 'The Boys', fueled by Eric Kripke's enthusiasm and the show's track record of bringing in 'Supernatural' stars like Jensen Ackles and Jim Beaver.

With 'The Boys' expanding its universe, including plans for spinoff series like 'Gen V', Padalecki's cameo could further enrich the show's narrative and fan experience.

As speculation continues to build, the anticipation remains high for Padalecki's possible debut in the gritty world of 'The Boys'.

Jared Padalecki teases the possibility of 'The Boys' Season 5 cameo

Jared Padalecki in a still from 'Walker' (@THE CW Network)
Jared Padalecki in a still from 'Walker' (@THE CW Network)

In an interview with Deadline, Jared Padalecki gave a positive update on his potential cameo in 'The Boys' Season 5. The 'Supernatural' star confirmed he has discussed a role with show creator Eric Kripke and expressed eagerness to join the project.

Padalecki emphasized his strong personal connection with Kripke, citing their history from 'Supernatural' and their ongoing friendship. He mentioned his readiness to join the cast as soon as filming begins for Season 5, eagerly awaiting Kripke's call to fly out to the set.

Also confirming the news to Variety, Padalecki shared that he and Kripke had been in touch about his role in the final season of 'The Boys'. While the script for his character hasn't been finalized, Padalecki revealed that filming isn't scheduled until 2025.

He expressed excitement about reuniting with Kripke and returning to a show he finds both thrilling and humorous.

Padalecki acknowledged his deep gratitude to Kripke for his career, including meeting his wife and portraying Sam Winchester on 'Supernatural', making him eager to jump into Kripke's latest venture.

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