Magical Reunion: Beloved Supernatural Cast Reunite 3 Years Later (And Guess Who's Joining!)

Summary

The Supernatural cast reunites on the picket line to support ongoing strikes as Misha Collins shares photos with them.

Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan did not attend, although other notable cast members were present. Padalecki expressed his support on Instagram alongside his wife.

Supernatural's 15-year tenure fostered a dedicated fanbase and led to the creation of a one-season spin-off series called The Winchesters, which was unfortunately canceled earlier this year.

The cast of Eric Kripke's Supernatural recently came together again, three years after the show's conclusion. This popular fantasy drama, which first aired in 2005, starred Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki as the Winchester brothers, Dean and Sam. The series followed their journey across the United States in a 1967 Chevrolet Impala as they tracked down supernatural beings and sought answers about their father's past. After a successful run of 15 seasons, Supernatural concluded the Winchester's story in 2020.

In a show of support for the ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA, several members of the Supernatural cast reunited on the picket line. Misha Collins, who portrayed the angel Castiel, shared photos on Instagram of the Supernatural alumni posing with signs. Alongside the pictures, he captioned the images with the phrase "Family don't end." Take a look below:

Other notable attendees at the event included Shoshannah Stern as Eileen Leahy, Richard Speight Jr. as Archangel Gabriel, and Jim Beaver as Bobby Singer. Despite several supporting cast members participating in the strike, Ackles and Padalecki were noticeably absent. Additionally, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played the Winchester brothers' father, could not attend, resulting in a reunion that had a significant absence of the Winchesters.

While Ackles and Padalecki couldn't physically be there as the Winchester brothers, Padalecki expressed his support from a distance through an Instagram post. He posed with his wife Genevieve Padalecki, who portrayed Ruby in season 4, while holding a SAG-AFTRA sign. Padalecki commented, "sending our love and support to all of the cast, writers, and family who picketed today for the #Supernatural #SAGAFTRAStrike + #WGAStrike."

Supernatural's 15-Season Legacy Explained

Supernatural's devoted fanbase continues to support the drama even three years after its conclusion, ensuring its successful 15-season run. However, the spin-off series, The Winchesters, which premiered on The CW in 2022, was unfortunately cancelled after just one season in May 2023. It appears that releasing a Supernatural prequel so soon after the original show's ending may have hindered viewers' ability to connect with new characters, apart from the beloved Dean and Sam.

Despite Supernatural's impressive longevity, thanks to its intricate plot details and dedicated fanbase, some of the show's iconic elements didn't align with creator Eric Kripke's initial vision. For instance, the famous 1967 Chevrolet Impala was originally intended to be a 1965 Mustang, and the show's original title was "Unnatural." Additionally, season 5 was originally intended to serve as the series finale, but Supernatural continued for another ten seasons on The CW even after Kripke's departure.

The ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA suggest that the reunion of the Supernatural family may not be the only one this year. The show serves as a clear illustration of the reasons behind the actor and writer strikes. Reflecting on the 15-year journey of Supernatural, Kripke highlighted the disparity in residuals between Netflix streaming and TNT syndication, resulting in a noticeable difference in earnings. While the curtains may have closed on the long-standing series, the Supernatural cast now faces the task of addressing issues such as fairer wages, improved working conditions, and residuals.