Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles beat we It ended when they played brothers supernatural — and they've been staying booked and busy since the CW show ended.
Padalecki and Ackles played the monster-hunting duo from 2005 to 2020. She appears in over 300 episodes Of the hit series, Padalecki said exclusively Us Weekly that he felt he would “never say goodbye” to his character.
“We truly became a family,” he said at the time of the trip. “For 15 years, we've cut the fat. We haven't fired anyone, but if they don't want to be there, they move on with their lives. So the people who are there want to be there.”
Ackles felt the same way, which It inspired him to expand the supernatural universe. (The Winchesters The series ran from 2022 to 2023 and focused on parents Dean (Ackles) and Sam (Padalecki) in the 1970s.)
“It's a long trip,” Ackles quipped during a Television Critics Association press tour that same year. “I don't think it'll ever end. It'll be gone for a while. I don't know how long.”
outside supernaturalPadalecki and Ackles scored a large number of chances – some even They were allowed to cross paths once again. Keep scrolling for a comprehensive breakdown of their ongoing slate of TV projects:
Universe “Walker”.
Padalecki initially remained at The CW after completion supernatural. He was chosen as the leader in Walker, Texas Ranger The reboot ran from 2020 to 2024, where he also served as an executive producer. after Walker Inspired Walker: Independence PrequelPadalecki had an indefinite cameo in one episode.
Meanwhile, Ackles joined Walker As a director, but he also scored a cameo as Miles Vyas.
“Fire Country” franchise.
The third season of the popular CBS series Fire country Padalecki was introduced as Camden Casey in a three-episode arc intended to set up a potential spinoff show. Fire Country: Surfside It will follow Padalecki as a California firefighter dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death in the field.
“Boys”
Ackles' role as a soldier boy Boys It was a shocking departure for those we Which I love as dean supernatural. But change paved the way for Ackles Records his own prequel series Titled High Vought – And a guest spot on Fifth Gen spin off.
Padalecki joined the fun with a yet-to-be-announced role in the fifth and final season. The opportunity brings Padalecki together with Ackles and the Creator Eric Kripkewho was part of Supernatural before coming on board Boys.
Untitled medical drama
After working with model Anna Fricke WalkerPadalecki reunited with her for an untitled CBS series about A.J A stubborn country doctor Practicing a unique approach to improvisational medicine. The show is in development as part of Padalecki's ongoing first-look deal.
“Big Sky”
A guest role in season 2 led to Ackles joining the main cast Big sky Like Beau Arlen side by side Reba McEntire.
“Winchester”
Ackles found a way to return to his roots The WinchestersA supernatural The Spinoff takes place in an alternate continuity. The actor narrated the show as his character Dean and served as executive producer Besides the wife Daniel Ackles.
“tracker”
Proving once again that Ackles knows what his fans want, he signed on to play Justin HarleyMy on-screen brother Tracker. In addition Smallville Reunion, an introduction to Ackles in the role of Russell It set the stage for some fun Easter eggs.
'the countdown'
The upcoming Prime Video series stars Ackles as Mark, an LAPD officer who is recruited to join a secret task force made up of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate a suspicious murder occurring in broad daylight.