27/09/2025
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Supernatural's premiere, stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins have reunited to share untold stories and reflect on the show's enduring legacy.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly and at various fan conventions, the trio revisited their time on the show and offered new insights into its behind-the-scenes moments.
Unexpected Beginnings
The actors shared their surprise at the show's initial success and the rapid growth of its dedicated fanbase, which came to be known as the "SPN Family."
Jensen Ackles (Dean Wi******er) recalled attending a convention in the U.K. after the first season and being "shocked" by the overwhelming fan response.
Misha Collins (Castiel) admitted he was "totally surprised there were fans at all" when he joined the show in Season 4. He noted that filming is often a sterile process, and the conventions were the first time he and the cast got to experience a "real audience response" from people who genuinely loved the show.
Jared Padalecki (Sam Wi******er) emphasized how the show's fandom was integral to its identity from the very beginning. He pointed out that they felt like a "little engine that could" and that the fans' early support was crucial to the show's continuation.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
The reunion also brought out some fun and revealing anecdotes from the set:
The "Bugs" Episode: The cast laughed about the infamous Season 1 episode "Bugs," and the challenges of working with live insects. Padalecki shared a story about the crew having to handle bees with "surgical tweezers" and a "bee specialist" to avoid getting stung.
Motel Room Essentials: The actors revealed their favorite recurring set pieces from the show's iconic motel rooms, including the "see-through partitions" that production designer Jerry Wanek used and the "quarter vibrating bed machine."
Music Budget Woes: Ackles and Padalecki reminisced about a time when the show used David Bowie's "Ground Control to Major Tom," a song that was so expensive that the crew joked they had "spent all the money" and there was no food for the week.
The Legacy of "Supernatural"
Beyond the humorous moments, the stars spoke about the show's lasting impact. They highlighted the charitable efforts of the fandom, which has raised millions of dollars for various causes, and the sense of community and support that the "SPN Family" has fostered.
The reunion also touched on their on-screen reunion in the final season of the Amazon Prime series The Boys, which was created by Supernatural showrunner Eric Kripke. They described the experience of working together again as a "really lovely touch" and a great way to "play in their playground" after years apart
