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
