Summary
BeforeThe Boysseason 4debuted, a potentialJared Padalecki cameo inThe Boyswas teased by showrunner Eric Kripke. TheSupernaturalcreator revealed he had been texting with Padalecki in hopes of a reunion on the Prime Video series. Since then, the excitement around Padalecki possibly making an appearance has only grown. While no plans have officially been confirmed yet, the actor recently spoke about his interest in being on the show.
At Entertainment Events' Purgatory convention in May,Padalecki echoed that he and Kripke have been in contact aboutThe Boysseason 5, especially after the surprising announcement that Padalecki’s hit showWalkerwas canceled by The CW. According to fans who attended a panel at the convention, Padalecki added that if he did appear onThe Boys,he would want to be a supeand likes the idea of portraying a bad guy. Most of Padalecki’s time on the small screen has been as complicated heroes, but he has already proven he knows how to play a great villain.
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Jared Padalecki’s Previous Villain Roles Prove He’s Ready To Take On The Boys
The actor has experience playing different types of antagonists thanks to Supernatural
Padalecki is best known for portraying the heroic hunter Sam Winchester for 15 seasons onSupernatural.During that time, he had the opportunity to play numerous smaller roles in the long-running series. Many of those parts included villains who are still memorable characters to this day due to Padalecki’s versatility as an actor. The antagonists he played — including Lucifer, Soulless Sam, possessed by the demon Meg, a homicidal angel, and more — were distinct andshowcased Padalecki’s compelling screen presence. No matter the role, audiences could look forward to an engaging performance.
Who Jared Padalecki Could Play In The Boys
Padalecki could reunite with Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles
Readers of the comics would likely enjoy seeing another character from the source material come to life on-screen and played by Padalecki. A couple of names in particular have been included in the speculative conversation, such as Malchemical, considered one of the most evil characters inThe Boys’comics. Another, of course, is Soldier Boy II, a.k.a. the modern version of Vought’s WWII supe brought to life in the series adaptation by Padalecki’sSupernaturalco-star Jensen Ackles.Many viewers would love to see the two stars in a new project together, whether playing enemies or allies.
The Boyswould benefit from having him portray a dark, intelligent villain who could shake things up even more in the final season.
The Boys’creator seems on board with reuniting the Winchester brothers. WhenKripke gave an update on Jared Padalecki’sThe Boysseason 5 cameo, a suggestion was made about having Padalecki’s character be related somehow to Soldier Boy. Kripke laughed and said, “Yeah, I like that!” An original character could also be in the cards if Padalecki is able to join season 5 in either an episode guest-starring role or a larger part. Whatever the case,The Boyswould benefit from having him portray a dark, intelligent villain who could shake things up even more in the final season.
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
