Supernatural Stars Unleash Nostalgia: Padalecki and Collins Join Ackles in The Boys Finale

Get ready to unleash some serious nostalgia vibes as “Supernatural” alum Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins gear up to share the screen with Jensen Ackles in the final season of Amazon’s hit series “The Boys”. Yep, you heard that right! With Ackles reprising his role as Soldier Boy, fans are in for a wild ride that screams “Supernatural reunion” from the rooftops.

Showrunner Eric Kripke, who created the seminal dark fantasy series “Supernatural,” hinted a Padalecki appearance was brewing for a while now. When “Walker” got the ax from the CW, it was like the reunion stars aligned—only we didn’t expect Collins to join the party, too! A playful exchange between Padalecki and Ackles on social media sets the tone for the reunion, with Ackles saying, “Hey, Jared. We got work to do…again,” and the anticipation began bubbling over.

While details around the guys’ character arcs remain locked up tighter than Fort Knox, we do know they’ll appear as guest stars, which should tantalize fans’ imaginations just enough. But wait, there’s more: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, another “Supernatural” stalwart, is also part of “The Boys” universe after debuting in Season 4. Though it remains unclear if Morgan will join forces with this newly reformed trio in the final season, fans are undeniably yearning for a full reunion.

As for the plot of Season 5, prepare for some wild twists and turns. The finale for Season 4 witnessed Homelander and his supes overthrow the U.S. government, setting the stage for a chaotic power struggle that Kripke teased could redefine the narratives of superheroes we know (or think we know). He relayed his excitement about how this shift would impact character dynamics, saying that it allows villains to just be outright villainous without being thwarted each time.

Speaking of fresh faces, the final season will also introduce actor Mason Dye as the superhero Bombsight, alongside Broadway darling Daveed Diggs, whose role is still shrouded in mystery. And let’s not forget the spinoff adventures ahead: Ackles will also star in the prequel series “Vought Rising,” marking the third offshoot from “The Boys” franchise.

So, buckle up, folks! The final ride of “The Boys” is shaping up to be a star-studded, nostalgia-fueled extravaganza that’s bound to keep us talking long after the credits roll.

Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant