Supernatural Prequel Casting Teases An Even Bigger John Winchester Retcon
The Winchesters' relationship with Supernatural canon might be even looser than originally thought. After 15 seasons of brotherly bickering, Supernatural came to an end in 2020, but the franchise didn't remain dormant for long. Less than a year later, Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester actor) confirmed a prequel project centered around his character's parents, John and Mary, was in development. The series has since been handed a pilot order by The CW, and is being produced by Ackles alongside his wife, Danneel. Jensen Ackles will also narrate The Winchesters' prequel timeline as Dean Winchester.
Immediately, Supernatural viewers suspected The Winchesters would treat established canon with all the respect Dean Winchester shows the side salad from his burger order. The prequel's initial synopsis teased John and Mary «saving the world» together, but because John doesn't learn monsters exist until after his wife's death, involvement in any world-saving antics should be minimal. In our latest The Winchesters update, Drake Rodger has been cast as John, while Meg Donnelly will play Mary. New character synopses have also surfaced, revealing John is recently returned from Vietnam when the new narrative begins, while Mary is 19-years-old. The more we learn about The Winchesters, however, the further its story drifts from Supernaturals history books.
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The Winchesters' casting announcement summarizes John's arc as, "Traces of his father’s past lead him to a secret organization and a whole new war as a hunter." Mary's character description then elaborates, "The arrival of newcomer John Winchester forces her to lead a new team." These new details effectively confirm
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