Jared Padalecki Is Willing to Join Supernatural Co-Stars Under a Specific Condition

Supernatural series star Jared Padalecki has expressed his interest in making a cameo appearance in The Boys. The hit satirical superhero series on Prime Video shares the same creator with Supernatural, Eric Kripke.

The Boys

Release Date

July 26, 2019

Seasons

4

Studio

Amazon Studios

In a recent interview with Collider, Padalecki said his cameo in The Boys will come with a specific condition: he needs ample notice to prepare physically for the role. The 41-year-old actor joked about the need to get “ripped” before appearing on-screen. Padalecki explained,

“And my response to him 90% of the time is, “Dude, I’m 41 now with three kids. I’m not 25 and working out three hours a day.
I know you’re going to fucking make me get naked, so give me a heads-up.
I’m in, but let me get a nutritionist and a trainer and get in the hyperbaric chamber for eight months before you make me show up.” But yeah, it would obviously be a lot of fun to see Kripke again and to work on that show, which is a great show that I’m a fan of.”

Padalecki’s request for a heads-up seems warranted, as the series is known for its intense and often revealing action scenes. Being a fan of The Boys, he has experienced the shock and awe that the show often elicits. Despite sharing “a sick sense of humor” with the show’s creator, Kripke, Padalecki is concerned about how his family would react to seeing him in such a role. He said,

“I love watching it but imagine putting yourself in it. I’ve got kids. My mom and dad are still alive. I’ve got grandparents that are alive. I don’t know how to just unplug their electricity when the show airs.”

Jared Padalecki’s Potential Cameo Adds to The Boys’ Supernatural Reunion

The Boys has become a popular platform for Supernatural alumni. Jensen Ackles, who played Dean Winchester along with Padalecki, joined the cast in Season 3 as Soldier Boy, a superpowered World War II veteran. Other familiar faces from Supernatural include Nathan Mitchell, who plays the enigmatic Black Noir, and Jim Beaver, who reprises a character named Bobby Singer, echoing his role in Supernatural.

The crossover between Supernatural and The Boys shows the close-knit nature of the television industry and the lasting impact of successful collaborations. Kripke’s ability to bring together talented actors from his previous projects adds a layer of familiarity and nostalgia for fans of both series.

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While it remains to be seen when or if Padalecki will make his cameo, his condition adds an amusing behind-the-scenes aspect to the anticipation. It’s a reminder that even in the fantastical world of superhero dramas, practical considerations like physical preparation play a role in bringing characters to life. As fans eagerly await the possibility of Padalecki’s appearance, they can also look forward to more Supernatural reunions in the gritty, action-packed universe of The Boys.