Jared Padalecki set to join 'The Boys' final season, potential reunion with Jensen Ackles

Jared Padalecki, best known for his role as Sam Winchester in "Supernatural," is likely to join the final season of "The Boys," the superhero satire on Prime Video. This move would reunite Padalecki with "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke, and potentially with co-star Jensen Ackles, who played Soldier Boy in Season 3.

"It does seem like the planets are aligning. Barring any unforeseen disaster, it seems like it'll happen," said Kripke about Padalecki joining "The Boys."

Kripke and Padalecki have discussed a role for the actor, with Padalecki expressing his enthusiasm for working with Kripke again. While the specifics of the role remain unknown, Kripke confirms that their schedules are lining up, making Padalecki's involvement highly probable.

The potential reunion of Padalecki and Ackles, who played brothers in "Supernatural," has fans buzzing with anticipation. Kripke himself has hinted at the possibility, acknowledging the internet-breaking potential of such a reunion.

This casting follows a trend of "Supernatural" alumni joining "The Boys," including Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Season 4. With new episodes of "The Boys" Season 4 currently airing, fans eagerly await further news on Padalecki's role and the potential on-screen reunion with Ackles.