Supernatural star Jared Padalecki reveals he had a special condition before joining The Boys Season 5

Jared Padalecki has been confirmed to join the cast of The Boys Season 5, marking a reunion between him and his Supernatural brother Jensen Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy in the satirical superhero series.

While details of Padalecki’s character in the Prime Video show have been kept under wraps, the actor has revealed he had a special condition before saying ‘yes’ to the role.

In an interview with Business Insider, Jared Padalecki said he texted showrunner Eric Kripke stating if there were nude scenes, he needed to be informed well in advance so he could prepare his body:

“[I texted Eric] Hey, if I’m getting naked, just give me like a month’s notice to eat broccoli and rice and chicken breasts and all day long just sit there doing push-ups.”

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Jared Padalecki talks about being a part of The Boys Season 5

Apart from throwing some light on his pre-condition, Jared Padalecki revealed it was his wife who convinced him to be a part of The Boys Season 5. The actor shares a great rapport with Eric Kripke as the two previously worked together on Supernatural. Opening up about how he was offered the part, Padalecki said:

“I know Eric Kripke very well. I know The Boys very well. He’s like, ‘Hey, you wanna come play?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, I think?”

On his reunion with Jensen Ackles in The Boys Season 5, Padalecki said he felt terrified because he is not much aware about his role yet:

“I don’t know a whole lot about it, which is f****** terrifying. I don’t know what we’re doing. I don’t know if we like, bump into each other. I don’t know much about it. They’re still trying to write and figure out who’s gonna be there. But it’ll be the end of this month.”

Padalecki and Ackles starred as brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, respectively, in The CW’s Supernatural for 15 seasons between 2005 and 2019. The horror fantasy drama was created by Eric Kripke.

Meanwhile, Ackles was seen in The Boys Season 3 as one of the main characters, Soldier Boy. After spending much of Season 4 offscreen, the superhero is back on the show in the fifth and final season. Ackles will also be seen in Vought Rising, a prequel series to The Boys.

The Boys Season 5 is expected to premiere on Prime Video in 2026. The show also stars Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Antony Starr as Homelander, Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, Laz Alonso as M.M., Tomer Capone as Frenchie, and Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko.

The Boys seasons 1 to 4 are available to stream on Prime Video.