‘Supernatural’ season 8: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and more in group photo

SupernaturalThere are so many reasons to be a fan of “Supernatural” right now, but at the top of the list has to be the familial nature of both the show’s cast and crew. Many other shows choose to share a group photo like the one on the left with the fans, and they even the hashtag used for the show’s following is #SPNFamily, but with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles holding the People’s Choice Awards in the front, they are making sure that the fans are included in their family.

The photo was posted on Twitter by show producer Jim Michaels, and one of the cooler things about it is that it can really turn into a fun game of “Where’s Waldo?” for some of the names and faces that you are familiar with. You are surely going to notice a few guest stars thrown in here along with the series regulars, and also a few producers if you frequently visit or watch some panel discussions or interviews online.

Just in case you are an avid Misha Collins fan and are wondering why Castiel is missing in action here, Michaels explained that the actor was in Los Angeles during the window of time that they had to shoot the photo. Even with that in mind, though, don’t fret: he will be a more substantial part of season 9 as a series regular, which means to us that he will surely be a part of it then.

The one thing that brings this photo over-the-top in our mind? That they decided to shoot it at the Winchesters’ Batcave, and it’s pretty amazing that we went almost the entire run of the show without having this set around.

“Supernatural” will be off the air until April 24, but if you want to whet your appetite with a few more details about the show’s return until that time, you can do so over at the link here.

Photo: Twitter / Jim Michaels

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