Jensen Ackleswill always be known for his role as Dean Winchester inSupernatural, but the star has a new crime series coming soon that’s got everyone talking. Ackles will star alongsideEric DaneandJessica CamachoinCountdown, the thriller show following an LAPD officer who joins a secret task force to investigate a murder, but he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of millions. The show was written and created for television byDerek Haas, who is known for co-creating theOne Chicagouniverse (Chicago Med,Fire, andP.D.). Collider’sAidan Kelleyhad the chance to chat with Ackles at the world premiere ofCountdownnot long ago, and he asked what drew him to the project:
“It checked a lot of boxes of things I just generally gravitate towards.High stakes, action-packed. There’s humor. It reminds me of all these movies and shows that I grew up watching, likeLethal Weapon, A-Team, Die Hard.It had that throwback feel to it that I was really excited about. But most importantly, it was Derek [Haas]. It was meeting him, getting to know him, and wanting to take a journey with him. It’s been wonderful.”
Supernaturalwas many fans’ introduction to Ackles — he played Dean Winchester for 15 years on the show — but he’s been a major player in a few other series of late that have grown quite popular. Ackles joinedThe Boysuniverse in Season 3 as Soldier Boy, the rough-and-tumble villain who even strikes fear in the heart of Homelander (Antony Starr). Ackles did not reprise his role inThe BoysSeason 4 until the end of the show, which teased that he would return as a series regular in the fifth season. Ackles has also become famous for starring oppositeJustin HartleyinTracker. He plays Colter’s brother, Russell Shaw, and although he’s only featured in a few episodes thus far, they have been some of the most beloved by fans of the show. Ackles also recently voiced Batman in theJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earthsseries.
A ‘Supernatural’ Reunion Is Coming in ‘The Boys’ Season 5
The BoysSeason 5 is confirmed to be the final season of the show, and it will be one for the books forSupernaturalfans. It’s been announced thatJared PadaleckiandMisha Collinswill feature inThe BoysSeason 5, marking the first time the trio has been on-screen together since the final season ofSupernatural. It’s unclear what roles Padalecki or Collins will have to play, but it will certainly be something that pays homage to the work they’ve done with creatorEric Kripkebefore.The BoysSeason 5 is currently in productionand expected to be released next year.
The first three episodes ofCountdownpremiere onPrime Videoon June 25. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the show.
