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Jensen Ackles is an incredible actor who rose to fame after playing the role of Dean Winchester in theSupernaturalseries. Ackles was part ofSupernaturalfor so long that, for several fans, it was hard to separate the actor from the character. In fact, Ackles' fantastic portrayal of Dean was one of the major reasons why the series lasted for fifteen seasons.
Since the end ofSupernatural,Ackles has been trying his hand at a variety of projects, the most notable one beingThe Boys. Fans loved seeing the actor bring the character of Soldier Boy to life, and the fact thathe will return in the final seasonof Erik Kripke’s Prime Video series only adds to the anticipation for Season 5. The only sad part about it is that fans will have to wait until 2026 to see that performance. But in the meantime, there’s another interesting project to look forward to that will star Jensen Ackles in the leading role, and it’s arriving sooner than audiences might expect.
Jensen Ackles Is Ready To Shine In The Crime Drama SeriesCountdown
He Will Play An LAPD Detective On A Mission To “Prevent Another 9/11”
Amazon MGM Studios announced the upcoming crime drama series last year, with Derek Haas acting as the showrunner and executive producer.Jensen Ackles is confirmed to be playing the role of Mark Meachum, an LAPD detective who will lead a covert mission to prevent a “Chernobyl-level event.” It all starts with the murder of a federal officer, and while tracking down the murderer, Mark and his team step into a much darker conspiracy, which could affect the lives of millions. There’s obviously someone at the top who is pulling the strings, and Mark must uncover the identity of the people who are orchestrating a massive terrorist attack.
Countdownpromises great yet grounded action, accompanied by incredible performances from the entire cast, which includes Jessica Camacho, Eric Dane, Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu, and Elliot Knight. The charm that Jensen Ackles is about to bring to the screen as Mark can already be seen in the trailer. His chemistry with the rest of the cast looks amazing, and his playful dialogue delivery will surelyremind several fans of the beloved Dean Winchester.
Countdownwill feature a total of thirteen episodes in its first season, all written by Derek Haas.The upcoming series will premiere with the release of the first three episodes on Jul 15, 2025. After that, the show will follow a weekly release pattern, and the season will conclude with the release of the thirteenth episode on June 30, 2025.
Amazon’s Partnership With Ackles Continues To Grow
The Actor Will Also Star In Amazon’sVought RisingSeries
Ackles entered into a deal with Amazon after bagging the role of Soldier Boy inThe Boys,and it seems like this partnership will continue to develop further. Jensen’s portrayal of Soldier Boy was so refreshing for viewers that Amazon decided to give fans more of the actor and character throughVought Rising. Set in the 1950s, the upcoming series will act as a prequel series toThe Boys,and willhighlight the early and golden days of Soldier Boy.In addition to starringin the leading role inVought Rising, Ackles is also one of the executive producers. Soldier Boy won’t be the only character that will leadVought Rising’sstory, though, as the prequel series will bring back Aya Cash’s Stormfront in a leading role as well.
Along with that, Ackles made a cameo in anotherThe Boys' spin-off,Gen V. His cameo was one of the best and, of course, one of the most surprising moments in Gen V’s first season, so fans expect the actor to play a much bigger role in thesecond season. Ackles' deal with Amazon is not limited toThe Boys’universe, as now, the actor is set to lead the way for theCountdownseries.Of course, it’s hard to say if the upcoming crime drama will meet the expectations of the fans, but the trailer sure looks amazing.
It’s currently unknown whether Derek Haas intends to continueCountdownpast season 1 and turn it into a multi-season adventure. However, if the show is a financial success and receives a positive reception from fans and critics,it could very well continue for multiple seasons. After seeing Jensen causing havoc as Soldier Boy inThe Boys’universe, it would be refreshing to see him saving people as Mark inCountdown. EverySupernatural fanwho loved seeing the charismatic Dean on screen would wantCountdownto stand out in the crowd as well. Fortunately, the first three episodes ofCountdownare less than a month away, so we will get our answers soon.
