Jared Padalecki has confirmed he will be joining the cast of The Boys for its highly anticipated fifth and final season. The announcement comes after months of speculation, fueled by the shared connection between The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke and Supernatural, as well as previous guest appearances by Supernatural stars Jensen Ackles and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
In a video posted by Fangasm on X (formerly Twitter), Padalecki revealed he would be appearing in the series’ finale season and expressed his hope to share the screen with Ackles’ character, Soldier Boy. Ackles, who had previously hinted at the possibility, responded by saying, “I know Eric Kripke; I don’t think he would miss that opportunity.”
While details of Padalecki’s role remain under wraps, his inclusion in the final season is a major draw for fans of both Supernatural and The Boys. The Boys Season 5 is set to explore Soldier Boy’s return, following a post-credits scene in Season 4 where Homelander (Antony Starr) discovers Soldier Boy in cryosleep. With Ackles’ character expected to have a more prominent role this season, there is speculation that Padalecki could join him in a confrontation against the series’ iconic adversaries.
The timing of Padalecki’s announcement coincides with the commencement of filming for Season 5 in late November. While Supernatural fans had hoped to see Padalecki in spinoffs like Ackles’ appearance in Gen V Season 1, this marks his final opportunity to join the main series.
The return of Soldier Boy, along with the possibility of Padalecki’s character joining Homelander’s superpowered army, sets the stage for an epic reunion between the two Supernatural stars. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the two actors will share the screen in the series’ explosive conclusion.
Padalecki’s casting only adds to the growing excitement surrounding the final season of The Boys, leaving fans hopeful for more Supernatural reunions, even if it means a surprise appearance from other beloved characters. As the series prepares for its grand finale, the inclusion of Padalecki ensures that the upcoming season will be one to remember.
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