AceShowbiz - Fans of The Boys have long anticipated the return of familiar faces from the hit Prime Video series, and now Jared Padalecki has finally confirmed the character he plays in season 5. This revelation comes ahead of an exciting Supernatural reunion featuring both Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, who previously joined the show as Soldier Boy in season 3.

Before becoming the showrunner of The Boys, Eric Kripke created and led the first five seasons of Supernatural. Ackles’s Soldier Boy, introduced in season 3, quickly became a pivotal figure, and his role is expected to expand further in the ongoing fifth season. Alongside Ackles, the season also features Padalecki and fellow Supernatural actor Misha Collins, though until recently, their roles remained a mystery.

At the FACTS Convention in Belgium, Padalecki was asked about fan speculation regarding his character. Addressing the audience directly, he confirmed, "I can finally say it. We shot it a year ago. We shot in April of 2025 and I've been terrified of saying s*** because I was like, 'Jeff Bezos is going to send a SWAT team after me or something.' Okay, yeah, I'm Mister Marathon."

Mister Marathon is a character previously referenced multiple times in The Boys but had never appeared on screen until now. In the show’s lore, Mister Marathon is a supe and a former member of the Seven, who once held the title of fastest man alive before Reggie Franklin, also known as A-Train, took over the role. Season 2 reveals that A-Train served with the Seven for four more years than Mister Marathon did, and there was once a planned race between the two supes that never materialized.

The portrayal of Mister Marathon in the Prime Video series differs significantly from the comics. In the source material, Homelander accidentally kills Mister Marathon during a 9/11-related mission. However, in the show, the character remains alive and is set to interact directly with Soldier Boy. The exact nature of this interaction remains unclear, but it promises to be a key storyline in season 5.

Misha Collins’s role in this season is still undisclosed, though speculation suggests he may be another retired supe, complementing the introduction of Padalecki’s Mister Marathon.

Eric Kripke shared insights into the reunion of the Supernatural stars on The Boys during a recent interview. He described their characters as “douchebags,” adding, "They show up in episode 5. What I love about what they're doing is they're just such douchebags. It's great. I mean, Soldier Boy is no treat either, but they're just really not morally upstanding dudes. It's a blast to watch them play that. It was just so much fun."

Hints at Mister Marathon’s questionable morality were dropped in season 2, when Lamplighter mentioned sneaking teenage girls into Vought Tower alongside the character. This aligns with the darker, morally ambiguous tone that The Boys is known for.

With only two episodes of season 5 released so far, details about why Soldier Boy is meeting Mister Marathon remain speculative. One theory is that Soldier Boy is strategizing to overthrow Homelander’s dominance over the supes, possibly seeking allies like Mister Marathon. Alternatively, Homelander might be recruiting the retired supe to strengthen his control over the superpowered community, potentially pairing him with Soldier Boy to expand his influence.

The inclusion of Padalecki as Mister Marathon not only satisfies long-time fans who caught the numerous references to the character but also delivers a highly anticipated reunion with Ackles and Collins. This casting choice deepens the connection between Supernatural and The Boys, both shows sharing Eric Kripke as a creative force, and enriches the narrative complexity of the current season.

New episodes of The Boys drop every Wednesday on Prime Video, continuing to draw viewers into its gritty, darkly comedic world filled with complex characters, intense action, and surprising twists.

This article is based on reporting originally published by ScreenRant.