In the time before physical distancing, the stars of SupernaturalOpens in a new tab got cozy for an Entertainment Weekly cover shootOpens in a new tab. Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester), Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester), and Misha Collins (Castiel) grace the cover of the newest issueOpens in a new tab of the magazine to say goodbye to the fan-favorite WB-turned-CW series. Supernatural has aired for 15 seasons. It’s hard to use the word “celebrate” when I talk about the show’s legacy because I don’t want it to end. But all good things, etc. And hey, we get a super precious photo shoot out of it.
The dramatic show doesn’t often give this crew the opportunity to smile like this.
Double the Winchester! A second EW #SupernaturalOpens in a new tab cover featuring @JensenAcklesOpens in a new tab and @jarpadOpens in a new tab is available through @BNBuzzOpens in a new tab. https://t.co/sbYYoXDU7lOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/QDE2NPpIugOpens in a new tab
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 13, 2020Opens in a new tab
With its salt and burn-, wild creature-filled legacy, Supernatural is the longest-running genre TV show ever. The Winchesters have been through it again and again; the “it” changes by season, but their big bad is almost always out to ruin the world. Throughout the constant struggles, near deaths, and resurrections, Supernatural has retained its heart and its focus on the importance of family. That extends behind the scenes, too.
Supernatural creator Eric Kripke told EW he sat down with Ackles and Padalecki early on to emphasize the importance of the Winchesters. Kripke told them, “The show is about your two characters, and with that comes this responsibility.” The actors carried that in front of and behind the camera, with Ackles expressing that they wanted to have fun with the crew and to develop a mutual appreciation.
Now, let’s look at some adorable images from the photo shoot by Peggy Sirota.
How much do I adore these goofballs
— Samantha Smith (@SamSmithTweets) April 13, 2020Opens in a new tab
(Lovely article, @samhighfillOpens in a new tab, as always ⭐️) https://t.co/KZ07yNMXUDOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/NM2Nhjtxp9Opens in a new tab
EW really outdid themselves with this final photo shoot, honestly. I'm emotionally overwhelmed - and incredibly incredibly grateful. #SupernaturalOpens in a new tab #SPNFamilyOpens in a new tab 📸: Peggy Sirota pic.twitter.com/E2lWKyFpEeOpens in a new tab
— Fangasm (@FangasmSPN) April 13, 2020Opens in a new tab
TEAM FREE WILL APPRECIATION TWEET ✨❤️ #SupernaturalOpens in a new tab #SPNFamilyOpens in a new tab @EWOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/vu1In7VAIyOpens in a new tab
— Supernatural México (@supernaturalmx1) April 13, 2020Opens in a new tab
Filming of Supernatural‘s final season is currently on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemicOpens in a new tab, but that’s okay. We’ll be there until the end. So will the Winchesters.
Read the cover story over at Entertainment WeeklyOpens in a new tab.
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Amy Ratcliffe is the Managing Editor for Nerdist and the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. Follow her on TwitterOpens in a new tab and InstagramOpens in a new tab.
