CBS is giving fans of Jared Padalecki something special. New images unveiled by the network showcase the beloved Supernatural star in his next major role, giving fans something to be excited about.
It was previously announced that Padalecki had been cast for a multi-episode role in Fire Country, and he could reportedly end up starring in his own spinoff series if his character is a hit with fans. He will make his debut in the upcoming episode, “Edgewater’s About to Get Real Cozy,” which premieres on CBS on Nov. 15. Ahead of the episode’s debut, TV Insider has released some first look images from the network revealing Padalecki taking on the role of a SoCal firefighter named Camden, teasing the interactions he’ll have with Jake (Jordan Calloway) and Bode (Max Thieriot). Another photo hints at the episode’s story about an airplane making an emergency landing, showcasing Padalecki assisting survivors. The images can be seen below.
“Everyone in Bode’s life before Camden hits the scene is sort of trying to tame a tiger when it comes to Bode to make sure he works the program so he can get out,” executive producer Tia Napolitano shared with TV Insider about Padalecki’s character coming into the fray. “Camden is more Bode than anyone else on our show. I think they’re twin flames and similar and Camden’s able to encourage, draw out maybe the dangerous side of Bode, but he sees the talent and leans into it. He doesn’t try to put lightning back into the bottle.”
He doesn’t try to put lightning back into the bottle.
On Bode and Camden’s relationship, she added, “In real life, Jared and Max are friends and you can feel that chemistry. You could feel it on set, you could feel it once the director calls action, they just shine on screen… He’s really adventurous. He’s an envelope pusher, and he and Bode are both going to be the first one to jump into a fire when they shouldn’t. And it’s almost a race of which one of them is more heroic and willing to go rogue and willing to do anything to get the save. They’re just brothers in that way. And I think in that way there’s conflict as much as there is similarities and it’s really exciting to watch.”
While there are rumors that Padalecki will star in a Fire Country spinoff as Camden, that hasn’t been officially confirmed. However, it’s been hinted that fans will see more of Camden in the future. While his presence on Fire Country will be limited for the time being, Napolitano teased that it will be a matter of time before Camden is seen again after his exit. Meanwhile, the impression that he’ll leave behind with his introduction will be felt during his absence.
As Napolitano explained, “Bode is definitely going to help Camden. I think by the time we say goodbye to Camden this season, at least, all of our people and all of Edgewater will have really left an impression that Camden’s going to bring forward with him when he leaves us for now. When we say goodbye to Jared this season, it’s definitely not goodbye forever. You get the feeling that it’s a revolving door and he’ll be back again.”
Fire Country Has One Spinoff Series Already in the Works
Fire Country is currently in its third season. The acclaimed series already has one planned spinoff in the works following the introduction of Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox in Season 2. She guest starred in an episode that served as the backdoor pilot for the upcoming series Sheriff Country, which was officially greenlit earlier this year. The spinoff is expected to debut in 2025.
Catch Jared Padalecki on Fire Country when his first episode premieres on Nov. 15 on CBS.