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The upcoming Prime Video seriesCountdownhas been given a major production update. The upcoming thriller series follows an LAPD officer who needs to join a special and top-secret task force to investigate a suspicious murder. Along the way, he discovers an evil plot that forces him and his team to work together to save their city. Created by Derek Haas,Countdownis set to feature Jensen Ackles in the lead rolealongside Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, and Uli Latukefu.
Speaking withInterview Magazine, series actor Dane provided an update on the filming status ofCountdown. The actor revealed thatfilming onCountdownwill start in September. Dane also praised the show’s cast, saying that theCountdownteam has gotten “really good actors” who are also “good people.” The actor was grateful for this fact, saying that he has “worked with some scoundrels, and it’s not fun.” Check out the full quote from Dane below:
Yeah, I’m starting a show in September called Countdown for Amazon. It’s a very cool concept. The cast that’s been established so far has been like, “I get where their heads are at.” They’re getting really good actors. And from what I understand, good people. You spend 15 hours on a set with somebody, let’s make sure they’re up to snuff. Because I’ve worked with some scoundrels and it’s not fun, dude. I’m sure you’ve had those experiences, too.
Countdown Is Part Of Jensen Ackles' TV Career Resurgence
The filming update is promising for the Prime Video series, as it indicates that progress is moving along fairly swiftly forCountdown. The series was just announced at the beginning of June of this year, revealing Ackles' starring status and the basic plot information. Since then, other casting information has been unveiled, including Dane and Camacho as the female lead. With filming beginning in September,Countdownseems to have made quick progressso far, indicating that the show could be arriving in the first half of 2025.
The ending ofSupernaturalmarked a dramatic change in Ackles' career, but it luckily did not amount to him slowing down.
The show’s swift progress is also great news for Ackles. Though he has been in the industry since he was a teenager, the actor is best known for playing Dean Winchester on the hit CW seriesSupernatural, which ran from 2005 to 2020. Theending ofSupernaturalmarked a dramatic change in Ackles' career, but it luckily did not amount to him slowing down. Since then,Ackles' TV appearances includeBig Sky,Tracker,and theSupernaturalspinoff seriesThe Winchesters.
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Another key role for Ackles is playing Soldier Boy, whom he is set toreprise inThe Boysseason 5after the season 4 ending indicated his upcoming return. LikeThe Boys,Countdownis also a Prime Video show, allowing Ackles to continue developing his relationship with the major streamer. Whether the actor continues more Prime Video shows or not, his new thriller series will hopefully help to re-cement Ackles as a major TV talent.
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Countdown, released in 2025, follows LAPD detective Mark Meachum as he joins a secret task force composed of undercover agents from various law enforcement branches. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer, they uncover a deep conspiracy, igniting a time-sensitive mission to protect millions.
