With 15 seasons and over 300 episodes of content,Supernaturalis full of lore and mythology, but it also has some interesting trivia. For example, almost everySupernaturalfan knows that the show was supposed to end after season 5, as per showrunner Eric Kripke’s original plan, which is why the finale was titled “Swan Song.” However, popular demand meant the show continued for another 10 seasons up until 2020, whereinSupernatural’scast finally moved on to other movies and shows.
Despite the show’s conclusion, theSupernaturalcast still has plenty to say about the making of the show, especially at conventions, which have been a trend for many years. In fact, co-stars Rob Benedict and Richard Speight Jr. (who played Chuck and Gabriel) even host a podcast centered around fellow stars providing behind-the-scenes commentary on aSupernaturalrewatch. The sheer number of stories shared by the cast in creating the show and its legacy is seemingly unending, yet these eight behind-the-scenes details will change how you watchSupernaturalcompletely.
8Castiel And Bobby Were Only Supposed To Be In A Few Episodes
Supernatural Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Them
Bobby Singer first appeared inSupernaturalseason 1’s finale “Devil’s Trap,” and he became a prominent feature in the show, acting as Sam and Dean’s surrogate father. It’s hard to imagineSupernaturalwithout Bobby, as even when he died in season 7, the show brought an alternate universe version back. However, this was the reality for Jim Beaver when he first joined the show, asBeaver thought playing Bobby would be a “one-shot deal,”and it was only due to his chemistry with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles that his character was given a bigger role.
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Interestingly, a similar thing happened with Misha Collins, who played Castiel. Despite having one of the coolest character introductions, Castiel was only supposed to be in a few episodes. In fact, speaking toTV Linein 2020, Collins stated that, “I just sort of saw it as another guest spot that wasn’t a big deal.” The fact that Bobby and Castiel were only supposed to appear in a few episodes changes your whole perspective of the show, asit is hard to imagine whatSupernaturalwould look like without such integral characters in it.
7Ellen’s Final “Kick It In The Ass” Line Was An Ode To Late Director
Kim Manners’ Famous Catchphrase Was Added Last Minute
One of thesaddest episodes ofSupernaturalthat had us all in tearsis, without a doubt, season 5’s “Abandon All Hope.” The episode saw the heartbreaking death of mother and daughter hunting duo, Ellen and Jo Harvelle, when they sacrificed their lives in order to give the Winchesters a chance to escape. However,Ellen’s final line to the Winchesters actually had a deeper meaning for those that worked on the show, and it makes the whole affair bittersweet.
Manners was a prominent character on theSupernaturalset and his famous catchphrase was added into the show as a small way to honor him
Just before Sam and Dean can leave, Ellen turns to them and tells them to “kick it in the ass.” Apparently, this was not originally in the script, and wasa last-minute suggestion by one of the crew members as an ode toSupernatural’slate director and executive producer, Kim Manners. Manners was a prominent character on theSupernaturalset and his famous catchphrase was added into the show as a small way to honor him, much likeThe X-Files’ode to the director, wherein Mulder sat next to “his” grave.
6Jared Padalecki Really Broke His Wrist In Supernatural Season 2
They Added Sam’s Line To Explain Jared’s Cast In Future Episodes
Despite battling some of thestrongest villains inSupernatural, it’s very rare that Sam and Dean have permanent injuries. Therefore, when Sam said “I think she broke my hand” in “Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things” and subsequent episodes showed Sam in a cast, it was rather out-of-the-blue. At aSupernaturalconvention,Padalecki said that he actually broke his wrist filming the previous episode, “Bloodlust,”when the vampire smacks Sam with a telephone, and he falls, explaining that “I put my hand out to catch myself, but the angle was incorrect, and so I snapped my wrist bone.”
Sam’s wrist cast in season 2 is not the only long-term injury for the character, as Jared Padalecki actually injured his shoulder in season 10, soSupernaturalwriters had to create another cover story for Sam’s sling.
Unfortunately, Padalecki didn’t realize it and so shooting resumed, but there’s a scene in the Impala where “I reach across with my left hand to close the door … because my hand was hurting so badly.” Furthermore,despite confirming the break during shooting “Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things,” they couldn’t put the cast until after for continuity. The fact Padalecki broke his wrist yet continued to do another take, film the rest of the episode and most of the next without a cast, shows how dedicated the actor was to hisSupernaturalrole.
5After The Events Of “Abandon All Hope,” Dean Uses Jo’s Shotgun
Philip Sgriccia Revealed The Trivia On Supernatural’s Now And Then Podcast
Interestingly, another behind-the-scenesSupernaturaldetail which changes how you watch the show also comes from season 5’s “Abandon All Hope.” During an interview on theSupernatural Then And Nowpodcast, Rob Benedict and Richard Speight Jr. interviewed Samantha Ferris (Ellen Harvelle) and director Philip Sgriccia about that episode. While talking about the Hellhounds,Sgriccia briefly sidetracks to divulge that Jo Harvelle’s (Alona Tal) shotgun that she uses became Dean’s after that episode. Check out the full interview below:
In the podcast, Sgriccia said, “that lever-action shotgun became Dean’s at that episode because that was Alona’s gun. From that point on Dean had that gun.” This little-known fact surprised everyone, including Ellen Harvelle’s Samantha Ferris, who said, “Oh, interesting. I didn’t know that.” The detail of Dean using Jo’s shotgun for the rest ofSupernaturalfollowing her death in season 5 is utterly bittersweet, andit changes how you watch the show, knowing that Dean always carries a piece of Jo with him.
4Supernatural’s So-Called “Holy Water” Was Actually Lube
“Holy O” Was Confirmed By Alaina Huffman’s Unfortunate Experience
Ever since Angels were introduced inSupernaturalseason 4, Holy Oil has been one of the main methods of hindering them. Much like salt circles, drawing a ring around an Angel with Holy Oil and setting it alight can trap an Angel in place. However,manySupernaturalfans will be surprised to learn that Holy Oil is not just water, but is actually part lube. According to Alaina Huffman, who played Abaddon inSupernatural, when her character was doused in Holy Oil and set on fire in season 8, she was not prepared for what it was actually made of.
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At aSupernaturalconvention, Huffman explained, “They have the water - it’s called “Holy O.” It’s half lube, half water. I’m not joking.” Previously, fans heard rumors about Holy Water containing lube, but this was shut down by executive producer Jim Michaels onX(formerly Twitter) in 2015, who confirmed Holy Oil is the only substance containing lube. That being said,knowing that Alaina Huffman and others have been splashed in the face with lube does change how you view thoseSupernaturalscenes, especially after Huffman claimed it went “all in my mouth…”
3Dean Was Originally Supposed To Smoke & Have Tattoos
According to the original pilot script, there was a differentversion of Dean Winchester pitched forSupernatural.The first pilot script was originally published as a DVD extra on theSupernaturalseason 1 box set and was very different to the one that aired. Not only were the Winchesters called the Harrisons, but their entire situation had changed, with Sam and Dean growing up believing their father was schizophrenic. However, the most prominent change is definitely Dean Winchester’s bad boy image.
Dean Winchester was originally supposed to smoke Marlboros and have tattoos
Dean Winchester was originally supposed to smoke Marlboros and have tattoos, and this bad boy image can be seen in the pilot script. There was a rumor thatthe reasonSupernaturaldidn’t see this version of Dean in the official pilot episode was down to budgetary reasons, as the reapplication of tattoos and the cost of Marlboros would have been too expensive. While this has never been confirmed, Dean was supposed to have a different appearance, and it does make you wonder whatSupernaturalwould be like if they had stuck with it.
2Real-Life Relationships Were Forged Between Supernatural Actors
DJ Qualls’ Announcement Brings The Total To Three
During the course of the show,Supernaturalhas forged friendships between cast members due to the amount of time they spent filming together, and even the time they spent together outside off-set at conventions. However,Supernaturalis also responsible for three relationships between its actors who met due to the show.Jared Padalecki famously met his wife, Genevieve, when the latter playedSam Winchester’s love interest inSupernatural, and the two are now married with children.
While the Padaleckis’ relationship is a widely known fact, fans will be surprised to learn that. Rob Benedict and Ruth Connell, who played Chuck and Rowena, also formed a relationship after starring onSupernaturaltogether, and they now have a child. More recently, DJ Qualls (Garth) made the surprising announcement that he is engaged to co-star Ty Olsson (Benny), after the two met at aSupernaturalconvention and became best friends.Now, when watchingSupernatural, it’s hard not to think about how those two characters are together in real life.
1The Fire Scenes In Supernatural’s Pilot Episode Weren’t All CGI
The Dangerous Fires Posed A Risky Start To The Show
One of the most interesting behind-the-scenes details that will change your view ofSupernaturalis,according to Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, the fire scenes in the show’s pilot episode were real. WhenSupernaturalfirst aired in 2005, the shocking pilot episode showed both the Winchester’s mother and Sam’s girlfriend, Jessica, being set on fire while pinned to the ceiling. The repeated bizarre incidents created a lot of intrigue for viewers to watch the rest of the season.
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However, in theSupernatural Now And Thenpodcast, Ackles and Padalecki revealed that they were shooting on a “sitcom set” with a wide angle, because Nutter, the director, wanted “Sam laying down on the bed with live fire inside the sound stage.” Recalling the safety advice, they were told “as soon as you get warm, run,” which doesn’t sound very specific at all. For the pilot episode,this was a big risk as it was rather dangerous, showing just how seriously showrunner Eric Kripke tookSupernatural,and knowing the fire was real makes Ackles and Padalecki’s acting even more impressive.
Source:TV Line,Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 3,X,Supernatural Then And Now Podcast
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Supernatural is a television series that follows brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, who were raised by their father to hunt and combat supernatural entities after losing their mother to a demonic force. Traversing the American landscape in their ‘67 Chevy Impala, they face numerous paranormal threats.
