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As our preview clip the other day suggested, this week’s episode of Supernatural is a particular toughie for Bobby: not only is he still wheelchair-bound, but he gets involved in a high-stakes poker game that has very serious consequences for one of the brothers. Our resident Supernatural expert Lara Martin hooked up with Jim Beaver, who plays the brothers’ ever-reliable mentor, to find out more.

This week’s episode is a big one for Bobby – he ends up getting in a bit of trouble. Can you talk us through what happens?
“Bobby basically decides to engage in a very high stakes game of poker which has a drastic affect on his age. Sam and Dean have to run in and save him from the fire.”

I’ve read elsewhere that you’re going to be in more episodes this season than any other season. Does this mean Bobby is going to be quite pivotal?
“I don’t know if pivotal is the word I would use. There’s nothing in the scripts I have read so far that I would describe as ‘pivotal’ for Bobby. I think the next episode is an important one for Bobby in terms of storytelling. Also episode ten is powerful and the fans will be left reeling.”

Does this mean the usually level-headed Bobby might start getting a bit reckless as he battles his frustration at not being able to walk?
“I don’t know about reckless, I hadn’t looked at it that way before. I definitely think he is frustrated and angry because of his limitations. He can’t just go running into battle any more. There’s an episode coming up where the others are off fighting and he is stuck at home manning the telephones. I think it will also affect Sam and Dean as well because they are used to seeing him a certain way.”

Bobby’s been in a wheelchair for a few episodes now. How are you finding that experience?
“It’s been a challenge but I’ve only been doing it for a few episodes so it’s still quite fun. I like rolling around and doing wheelies on set and stuff. But I do take this very seriously. I can get out of the chair at the end of the day and go home and I recognize that, so many people can’t and I have to be considerate to them and respect that.”

We saw in the opening episode a demon-possessed Bobby telling Sam to “lose his number”. Even though he apologized do you think there is still an underlying tension?
“Call me an idealist but I think when Bobby apologized to Sam he meant it. I think that the issue was cleared and we can take that moment at face value. I suppose there is potential for it to come up again in the future. There’s not really drama in everyone being friendly and nice to each other, but I like to think he meant it.”

There’s also potential for another clash between Sam and Dean in their newfound positions as vessels for Michael and Lucifer. What do you think about that?
“I think that seems where it is heading but I honestly don’t know how that is going to pan out. Again it would make for great dramatic television, but I only know what’s going to happen when I get the script in front of me!”

Who would Bobby choose between Sam and Dean if he was forced to make that decision?
“That’s a good question! I guess he would have to come down on the side of whoever was doing the right thing, but as this show tells us, the right thing is not always clear and easy to identify. There is an old saying, ‘It’s not about making the right decision, it’s about making a decision and sticking to it.’ So I think Bobby would side with whoever he felt was right.”

There have been rumors that a couple of characters will die this season and you posted a rather cryptic message on your Twitter account that worried fans. Should we be worried about Bobby?
“This is Supernatural! Of course you should be worried! There are some things I can say and some things I can’t say and that is one of those things. I’m not sure exactly what will happen this season but Eric Kripke and the other writers usually manage to throw something at us. I do know that some really gut-wrenching stuff is coming up but I can’t tell you what character it will happen to!”

You’ve played this beloved father figure to Sam and Dean for five seasons. What’s your relationship like with Jared and Jensen in real life?
“Bobby is a mentor and a guide and an advice-giver and I’m not sure I am any of those things to Jared and Jensen! I think they’ve probably given me advice on more occasions than I have given it to them. We’re friends and colleagues and we enjoy each other’s company. I do have a couple of years on them but that’s never been an issue.”

There’s been constant speculation about a sixth season – what’s the current situation as you know it?
“I will have to give you my standard answer on this and say I don’t know. My gut feeling is that the show will continue but nothing has been confirmed yet. The last time I spoke to Eric Kripke he was still open to a sixth season but nothing is set in stone. I just have a gut feeling and belief that it will happen.”

Supernatural fans know Jim Beaver as Bobby.

But the veteran actor has appeared on a slew of well-reviewed, popular shows, from classics such as The West Wing to current hits such as Big Love.

In an exclusive interview with TV Fanatic, the affable actor talked about his long career, while hyping an upcoming episode of Supernatural he describes as “one of the most memorable we’ve ever had…”

TV Fanatic: Talk about the evolution of Bobby as a character on Supernatural.
Beaver: When I first shot the finale of season one, nobody said anything about this being a recurring character. But I was very pleased to come back for a second episode - Deadwood was coming to an end and I was concerned about my next job - and, by the third episode, we all began thinking Bobby could be an integral part of the show.

TV Fanatic: You have a long, impressive resume. Is there any role that stands out that Supernatural fans might not be aware of?
Beaver: Deadwood was a high point in my career in several ways, but most fans know about that. My first series was actually a sitcom called Thunder Alley. It aired for a couple years and I played the village idiot… a major departure from Bobby.

TV Fanatic: We loved Harper’s Island and have to ask: Did the cast know who was getting killed off each week?
Beaver: We knew when we got each script, which was three or four days before shooting an episode. More than that, though, none of us knew if we were guilty or innocent, which was weird to play. It was a lot of fun, but there’s a fine line to acting for a role when you have no idea if you’re a killer.

TV Fanatic: Back to Supernatural. What’s it like working with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles?
Beaver: Who?!? [Laughs.] They are just lovely guys to work with. There’s a warm feeling every time I show up on the set. They’re fun, funny… have good hearts.
It’s really not always the case where you have two young, handsome leads that turn out to be great guys, too.

TV Fanatic: What’s it like on set?
Beaver: Honestly, if you take away the Apocalyptic angst afflicting these two, Sam and Dean are an awful lot like Jared and Jensen. There’s a lot of banter, a lot of fun at one another’s expense, in front of the camera and behind it with the crew.

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The action is about to heat up on Supernatural… literally!

On the November 19 episode of The CW drama, Castiel will go to Hell.

“I’m on a very important recon mission in Missouri when Lucifer captures and integrates me by trapping me in a burning ring of fire using holy oil,” star Misha Collins told TV Guide Magazine. “It’s our first head-to-head.”

You can take off that trench coat below, Castiel. We doubt you’re gonna need it.

More pictures of Paris Hilton, being not quite herself on “Supernatural“, have been released. The promotional pics show a demon taking the shape of the socialite to confuse the Winchester brothers during their mission in a small town.

Sam and Dean decide to start hunting together again and their first case leads them to a small town whose inhabitants are being killed by famous dead icons like Abraham Lincoln and James Dean’s car. However, after two teenage girls come forward and claim their friend was kidnapped by Paris Hilton, the brothers aren’t sure what they are hunting anymore.

The writers had admitted that they wrote the role specifically for her. Creator Eric Kripke said, “We never expected in a million years that she would do it, but I spoke to her and she got the joke immediately and signed on quickly.”

The episode is called “Fallen Idols” and will air on Thursday, October 8.

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The CW’s sexy creepy Supernatural kicked off its fifth and possibly final apocalyptic season last Thursday, and one question hangs in every fan’s mind: Will we see the return of John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the hellbound dad of demon hunters Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles)?

Since we last saw Daddy Winchester, of course, Morgan has exploded into a big-time movie star with a breakout starring role in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen and upcoming parts in several big Hollywood movies.

But Morgan told a group of reporters (including SCI FI Wire) last week that he’d love to make a return, although he hasn’t yet been formally approached.

“I just read somewhere that [series creator Eric] Kripke wants me back,” Morgan said. “That guy, I think he’s probably lying, but if it is, in fact, their last year, I’d like to come back. If it really is going to be canceled after this year, I’d like to come back. I’ve been saying for the last four years that that storyline got cut out too soon. I’d love to go back for at least one episode or something. I love those guys. I love Jared and Jensen so much. We’ll see. No one has contacted me.”

What about rumors that Kripke may ultimately reboot the series with a new cast? Morgan gladly offers his two cents.

“I heard that, too, getting new actors and everything,” Morgan said. “Jared and Jensen wouldn’t even be in it. I can’t imagine Warner Brothers saying, ‘Yeah, that’s cool. You can get rid of Jared and Jensen.’ They were going to, like, take on secondary characters, maybe. I just don’t see that happening. If you take out Jared and Jensen, you’re going to lose 90 percent of your audience, probably. I can’t imagine them doing that, but it makes for a great [story] if you say that kind of stuff. I can’t imagine that. Warner Brothers is just like, ‘Yeah, whatever, dude. We’ll see you next year.’”

“But yeah, I’d love to go back,” Morgan added, flashing that 1,000-watt grin. “I don’t know how I’d find the time, but we’ll see.”

Supernatural airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on The CW.

What do you think? Should Kripke bring back John?

Supernatural exec producer Eric Kripke gave us such good scoop on Season 5 back in July, so we thought we’d go back and try for some more. With new episodes set to return Thursday, September 10, the cult show’s creator tells us about writing for God, Castiel’s future, President Sarah Palin and what 2014 will look like for the Winchester Brothers. Think zombies. And then there’s what we all want to know: Could there be a Season 6?

You have Lucifer [Mark Pellegrino] as a character. How about God? Where’s the High Holy been?
I know it sounds nuts, but God will be a character on Supernatural this season. He’s vanished from Heaven, which is why the Angels have taken over the joint, but we’re planning on God’s return, probably around the end of the season. This story thread has generated much hilarity in the Supernatural writer’s room. We ask ourselves questions like, “Well, what’s God’s motivation in this scene?” And then we start laughing, cause, you know, Gossip Girl just ain’t having these problems.

How will God enter into the battle?
Tune in.

Who will play Him—or Her? (Well, why not?)
You’ll see.

What can you tell us about Castiel [Misha Collins] and his future on the show? Haven’t the Angels turned against him? Will he basically be in the same condition as the Hunters?
Cass returns to the show as a hunted fugitive. All of Heaven is out to kill him. Some of his powers are beginning to fade. In short, he’s totally boned. But on top of that, he has an interesting story arc. Now that he’s cut off from heaven, he’s learning more and more, how to be human. Which leads to stories that are sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and hopefully both. But he still looks the same—trenchcoat, tie, Misha’s face. No worries there.

Will any of the hunters be back this season to help Sam [Jared Padalecki] and Dean [Jensen Ackles] and Bobby [Jim Beaver]? If so, which ones?
We plan on bringing back practically every hunter who’s alive and kicking. It’s the Apocalypse, and it’s all hands on deck. Ellen [Samantha Ferris]. Jo [Alona Tal]. Rufus [Steven Williams]. Also, Chuck [Rob Benedict], though he’s technically not a hunter. I love bringing back characters that the boys have a history with—it leads to more interesting scenes—at least, I hope they’re more interesting. Who knows? You tell me.

How will the Apocalypse develop through the season? Will it literally be hell on earth?
Well, that’s the tension of the season. Things start bad—North Korea’s arming up, swine flu rips across the country, hurricanes slam into American cities—oh wait, all that is going on now. But seriously, we start bad and get worse. And the big question is, can Sam and Dean short-circuit the Apocalypse, before the planet is roasted alive?

What will we see when the show leaps five years into the future? Were you joking at Comic-Con when you said Sarah Palin would be President? If you weren’t, is that an indication of the aforesaid hell on earth?
No, we weren’t joking. Like I said, it is the Apocalypse, after all. Beyond that, the world in 2014 is a entertainingly nasty place to be. The Croatian virus, introduced in Season 2, has spread worldwide, resulting in a 28 Days Later situation. Our band of hunters have resorted to living in the woods, protecting as many terrified survivors as they can. When we meet our heroes in the future, we’ll see that time has changed them. Especially Castiel. But on the plus side, Chuck is living with the guys at the refugee camp, and he’s still as neurotic as ever.

Any hints on the infamous Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
They don’t ride horses. They drive muscle cars. The first horseman will be played by Titus Welliver, a brilliant actor and one of the regulars on Deadwood.

Will we see the boys’ dad, John Winchester, again? If so, could it be with an actor other than the super busy Jeffrey Dean Morgan?
It will either be Jeffrey, or we won’t do it. And yes, it is a matter of working out schedules. I’d love to make something work, if it was possible.

Are you looking to wind the show up as you have often said at the end of Season 5?
At the beginning of Supernatural, I had a five year plan, and, with some notable exceptions, I’ve stuck with that. And so, now that I’ve come this far, I feel I gotta take it the rest of the way home. Yes, this season, we are going to wrap up this storyline. We’re not going to stretch it out into Season 6, or otherwise dilute it. We’re going to make sure it’s told with a bang. This chapter is over, but that’s not to say another chapter won’t begin. If we returned for Season 6, we would commence a new epic storyline.

With your competition this season—Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, Fringe and the NBC comedies—do you identify with Sam and Dean? Your doughty little show against the big guns?
Yes. I’ve always felt like the screaming Japanese tourist underneath Godzilla and Mothra. But honestly, that’s where I like to be. I like being the underdog. That way, you can still surprise people.

Paris Hilton has traveled to Vancouver, Canada to film her part on “Supernatural”. The actress who has been tapped to be a one-time guest star will play a ‘demonic creature’ in the show’s fifth episode which is airing around November.

“Just got to the set of Supernatural,” Paris tweeted on Monday, August 24. “Trying on wardrobe then practicing my stunts with the stunt coordinator. So excited to be on the show :).” Her role is as a “bloodthirsty Paris” who attacks and kills somebody.

“We wrote the role just for her,” producer Sera Gamble said. “We’re very excited that she said yes. She plays the role of a demonic creature that takes the form of Paris Hilton. If you know our style, you know we go pretty funny and irreverent with this stuff, so expect that. The fact that she wanted to do the episode speaks volumes about her sense of humor. She’s flat-out awesome for playing along. You’ll see.”

“Supernatural” returns on The CW after “The Vampire Diaries” on September 10.

We already knew that Supernatural was planning to unveil its version of the Tooth Fairy in this season’s sixth episode.

Now, it’s seeking an actor to actually interact with this unusual individual.

According to a casting notice the show sent out, Supernatural is seeking someone to play the role of Jesse, described as:

An all-American boy age 11 who is wise beyond his years. He was adopted as an infant and remains perplexed by his unusual powers. He possesses a childlike innocence - he believes in the Tooth Fairy. He suddenly finds himself faced with a very adult decision. Recurring role.