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Of course, no amount of story will stop The Boys from having fun as it prepares to hang up its cape. A number of cameos have already been confirmed for Season 5, including one by comedy legend Seth Rogen, who acts as a producer on the show. But no matter how much time Rogen spends on screen, his appearance isn’t going to garner nearly as much attention as another actor’s. Jared Padalecki is going to reunite with at least two of his former Supernatural costars next year, and that may not be the only significant moment in his time in Erik Kripke’s superhero world.
The Boys‘ Season 5 Trailer Might Reveal Jared Padalecki’s Role
Despite having his role confirmed long ago, Padalecki had to wait until December 2025 to see his mystery character in action. The Boys Season 5 trailer focuses on the titular team reuniting and preparing for their fight against Homelander. Naturally, the evil Supe has some tricks of his own, thawing his dear old dad, Soldier Boy, out and bringing him into the fold. It’s unclear at this point why Soldier Boy is partnering up with Homelander, since he tried to kill him all the way back in Season 3, but it could have something to do with the character they link up with in the trailer. After arriving at a nice-looking building, the pair runs into Padalecki’s character, who looks to be doing pretty well for himself.
The first clue the first look gives about Padalecki’s character’s identity is that Homelander and Soldier Boy need him for something. Since they believe Supes are the superior race, their new friend is likely one of them. But there are only so many “heroes” that have yet to reveal themselves, as Homelander’s call to arms brought nearly all of them out of the shadows. One possibility is that Padalecki is playing a Supe that The Boys has mentioned on several occasions, but who has been MIA since before the events of the show kicked off: Mister Marathon. If that’s the case, Padalecki’s role serves a particular purpose, which is bad news for one good guy.
