The Boys' Star Jensen Ackles On This Week's 'Supernatural' Reunion Jensen Ackles, known for his role as Soldier Boy in The Boys, discussed the recent episode of the series that featured a reunion with cast members from his previous show, Supernatural. The episode, titled “One-Shots,” brought together stars from both series for cameos that highlighted the interconnectedness of the characters and the creative collaboration between the shows. Ackles shared insights into the experience of working with familiar faces while portraying different versions of themselves, as well as the complexities of his character’s evolving dynamic with Homelander. In the episode, Soldier Boy and Homelander (played by Antony Starr) visit Marathon Man (Jared Padalecki), a former member of The Seven, to obtain V1, a substance that could grant Homelander immortality. This mission is part of Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban) plan to eliminate all Supes using a deadly virus. The scene takes place at Marathon Man’s lavish mansion, where a poker game is hosted by Malchemical (Misha Collins), a character whose powers emit toxic gas. Other notable appearances include Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Will Forte, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who portray heightened versions of themselves. Ackles described the process of reuniting with his Supernatural co-stars, emphasizing the comfort of working with familiar actors while adapting to a new environment. “Getting on set with those guys in any capacity is always gonna be familiar. It’s always gonna be something that feels normal and just comfortable,” he said. However, he noted the challenge of adjusting to different costumes, crew, and cast members while maintaining the authenticity of their characters.#the_boys #jensen_ackles #misha_collins #supernatural #marathon_man
Amazon wanted The Boys to run longer than five seasons, so Eric Kripke wrapped up season 4 in a way where he could "end it on our terms" Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, revealed during an interview with SFX Magazine that he repeatedly assured Amazon the series would conclude after five seasons. Despite the streaming giant’s initial push to extend the show, Kripke insisted on a definitive ending, framing the conclusion as a necessary step after the events of season 4. “I kept saying to Amazon, ‘This is going to be five,’” Kripke said. “They let me finish season four, and it ends with the world exploding, right? There’s really nowhere else to go except the finale.” Kripke explained that the decision to end the series after five seasons was driven by the narrative’s trajectory. “You cannot go back to the status quo after Homelander takes over the United States,” he noted. The season 4 finale saw President United States framed for the murder of a key character, leading to martial law and Homelander’s rise to power as a de facto ruler. This shift placed Vought America’s superpowered agents in positions of authority, effectively making them the enforcers of a corrupt regime. The season’s conclusion also saw several members of The Boys captured, though Annie/Starlight managed to escape. The post-credits scene added an unexpected twist, revealing that Jensen Ackles’ character, Soldier Boy, was still alive. His body had been kept in cryogenic storage, leaving fans to speculate on his potential return. Starlight actor Erin Moriarty shared her thoughts on how audiences might react to the finale. “I think it’s going to be mixed,” she told Collider. “You think with The Boys it would just be like, ‘Holy fuck,’ but I think it’s going to be emotional.#amazon #the_boys #jensen_ackles #eric_kripke #sfx_magazine
The Boys Season 5 Trailer Reveals Supernatural Reunion and Final Battle The fifth and final season of Amazon’s R-rated superhero satire The Boys has officially unveiled its trailer, offering a first look at the long-awaited reunion of Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins. The footage highlights the return of the Supernatural trio, who previously portrayed Sam Winchester and Castiel, now reimagined within the The Boys universe. The trailer opens with Antony Starr’s Homelander, determined to achieve godlike immortality, waking up his father, Soldier Boy (Ackles), from cryogenic stasis. Soldier Boy, dressed in underwear and a “Sorry, Snowflake” Homelander shirt, confronts his son with a furious “Did you f--- me?” The trailer also features Misha Collins’ character being choked out by Soldier Boy, a moment that underscores the tension between the two. Jared Padalecki’s character and Collins’ role remain shrouded in mystery, though the trailer shows the trio gathered in a lavish mansion, dressed in flashy button-downs. Eric Kripke, the showrunner behind The Boys and the original Supernatural series, has long sought to reunite the cast, though scheduling conflicts delayed the project. Other Supernatural alumni, such as Jeffrey Dean Morgan, have already joined the The Boys cast. The final season, set after the events of Gen V season 2, centers on a climactic battle for the soul of America. Homelander’s authoritarian rule has imprisoned Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), and Frenchie (Tomer Capone) in a “Freedom Camp,” while Annie (Erin Moriarty) leads a resistance against the superhuman elite. Meanwhile, Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara), who has begun speaking, remains missing. Karl Urban’s Butcher reappears with a plan to deploy a virus that would eradicate all supes.#the_boys #jensen_ackles #jared_padalecki #misha_collins #eric_kripke
