was finishing shooting what would become the penultimate season of “Supernatural,” he began to sketch out an idea for his next project. After starring in the WB Network/CW drama alongside Jensen Ackles since 2005, Padalecki’s first thought was of continuing their partnership beyond that one show.
From the beginning Padalecki knew he wanted his show to be about such an officer, and he knew he wanted to film in Austin, Texas, which is not only the headquarters of the Texas Rangers, but also where he and his family reside. It wasn’t until the extended producing team of Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore and showrunner Anna Fricke were in place that he realized he should star in it, too, because it was his “passion project.” Then “Walker” was truly born.
Even though CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz acknowledges the show is “a different flavor” for the network, he wanted it on his schedule because of “a five-letter word,” namely, Jared. “Jared had a desire to do this; we had a desire to support Jared — it was a good mix,” Pedowitz says. “If we’re going to expand what the brand is, it’s good to expand with a person who has represented the brand so well through his career.
For Padalecki, earning the privilege to help shepherd a show from inception to air — behind the scenes in addition to on-screen — has been a singular experience. “I can protect that original idea, but furthermore I get to try and make sure our cast and crew are treated correctly and that some of the habits that can happen on a TV show that end up hurting people don’t materialize,” he says.
With production shut down this past spring, Padalecki found himself with months to sit with the script for “Walker,” which was “more time than I’ve ever had to try and create or understand a character,” he says. The decade and a half that the actor spent on “Supernatural” has helped prepare him for “Walker” in other ways, too, from setting the tone as a leader on set to stunt work — although he admits there has been an adjustment from riding shotgun in a 1967 Chevy Impala when heading to cases to “chasing down perps” on horseback.
brittshea28 so exciting!
Dude I told you its like graduating from high school.
He's played that part for 15 years. A transitional phase only seems logical. He'll always be sam winchester to me but I'm excited to see him in other characters and I can't wait to see him in walker.
Didn't this show run for like 20 years? Amazing
I mean yeah dude was a Winchester for like 2 decades
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I see his wife told him what to say.
I can't wait to see what you bring to Walker jarpad but I have to say that chucknorris original version wasn't about Toxically Masculine tropes. Norris wanted his costars to shine & he often asked that he be given less dialog so that they got more. Not all of us fans were MAGA
Oh the infamous cages built under Obama.
if magas are pissed he is doing it right. let's go baby let's go.
No racist Texas Ranger? 😎
Who is the target audience for this
pls also the takes of the poc on the cast about the context of the show +
Damn, he looks great in this shot.
lol
Yes daddy tell me.
I never watched the first one, mostly because Chuck Norris is awful. But I'll give this a go. Sounds interesting.
👏👏👏yes❤️
Sam Winchester look good with that dirty beard more mature now
HI BAE OMG SO PROUD AND EXCITED
That's a fantastic picture of him. I loved SPN. I cried my heart out at the end. I will definitely be giving Walker a try.
He's great
Great article. Thanks
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One thing I noticed, Jared second sons name is Shepherd or Shep for short, not Austin!! But besides that, great article! jarpad GenPadalecki thecwwalker
This one's by far the detailed interview on the development of Walker. Thanks for the great insights danielletbd
Thanks for the article amazing interview. 👏👏for Danielle and Jared.
Great article. Thanks!!
Oh my God, what a picture! 😍💕🤤
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Pedowitz says,“If we’re going to expand what the brand is, it’s good to expand with a person who has represented the brand so well through his career.” PassionProject 5LetterWordJARED THIS INTERVIEW IS AN INSIGHT TO WHAT AN INCREDIBLE PERSON jarpad IS! I love him even more💖❤
Great article!!! Thank you WalkerIsComing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️💙
What a great artical and wonderful picture!
What a wonderful article, danielletbd!!
Yes, yes, yesssss.!!!!! Walker WalkerIsComing
Great article, thank you. Aw Jared forgot SoullessSam.
This article is amazing, thank you so much! I couldnt be more excited for this show and for Jared to continue to grow and learn.
WinchesterBros SO SO glad Jensen isn't involved. It's time Jared has the spotlight for a change. I know they're buddies and all, but 10 years of being in his shadow is a long time.
Jared loved so cute and hot bean at the same time 😘
Thanks, danielletbd, for another great interview! So many great insights here.
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