‘Fire Country’ First Look: Jared Padalecki Leaps Into Action — See Camden With Bode (PHOTOS)
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From demon (and ghost and many other supernatural creatures) hunter to Texas ranger to firefighter, Jared Padalecki remains in the business of saving lives with his upcoming three-episode arc on Fire Country, and TV Insider has an exclusive first look at him as Camden!
Padalecki debuts in the November 15 episode, titled, “Edgewater’s About to Get Real Cozy,” in which Station 42 and Three Rock jump into action when an airplane makes an emergency landing outside of Edgewater. Our exclusive photos, which you can see in full below, offer a look at Camden in action, alongside Jake (Jordan Calloway), and talking to Bode (Max Thieriot).
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The role of Camden was “written for Jared, very specifically,” executive producer Tia Napolitano told us in August right after his casting was announced. Padalecki’s Camden is a SoCal firefighter who immediately recognizes Bode’s raw talent.
“Everyone in Bode’s life before Camden hits the scene is sort of trying to tame a tiger when it comes to Bode to make sure he works the program so he can get out,” Napolitano explained. “Camden is more Bode than anyone else on our show. I think they’re twin flames and similar and Camden’s able to encourage, draw out maybe the dangerous side of Bode, but he sees the talent and leans into it. He doesn’t try to put lightning back into the bottle.”
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In his debut, “Camden jumps onto the screen in this really dynamic way,” Napolitano told us earlier this month. “In real life, Jared and Max are friends and you can feel that chemistry. You could feel it on set, you could feel it once the director calls action, they just shine on screen.”
She called Camden “a solo operator. He’s really adventurous. He’s an envelope pusher, and he and Bode are both going to be the first one to jump into a fire when they shouldn’t. And it’s almost a race of which one of them is more heroic and willing to go rogue and willing to do anything to get the save. They’re just brothers in that way. And I think in that way there’s conflict as much as there is similarities and it’s really exciting to watch.” We get a look at Camden seemingly doing just that, leaping into the action, in the photo below.
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It should be interesting to see what the dynamic between Camden and Jake, both captains, is like. “Camden’s going to rub a few people the wrong way and not always, but he has very unconventional tactics when it comes to firefighting, when it comes to Bode, when it comes to what rules are meant to be broken,” the EP cautioned. “And I think it’ll be fun. He’s not a villain by any means, but it’ll be fun to see our people have this new real alpha guy in their midst.”
There are already rumors about a potential spinoff with Padalecki’s character. “Bode is definitely going to help Camden. I think by the time we say goodbye to Camden this season, at least, all of our people and all of Edgewater will have really left an impression that Camden’s going to bring forward with him when he leaves us for now,” Napolitano said. “When we say goodbye to Jared this season, it’s definitely not goodbye forever. You get the feeling that it’s a revolving door and he’ll be back again.”
What do you think of the first look at Jared Padalecki as Camden? What are you hoping to see during his arc? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Fire Country is my guilty pleasure and hearing that Jared will be guest starring and have a spinoff is an early Christmas gift to me!
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Love it. Love it. Love it. I'm so glad the folks at Fire Country invited Jared over.
Big fan of his on all his shows.
And it's on CBS, which is awesome...their programming is really good.
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Jared Padalecki is an incredible actor!! I can’t wait to watch his arc episodes. I’m looking forward to hearing the good news about the spinoff.
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Great idea . Jared is a talented actor . Concept good idea,
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Can’t wait! Wonderful casting. Will always watch Jared. “Where you lead, I will follow”
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So very excited to see Jared in this role & a spin off for Camden would be awesome. Can't wait!
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Jared is great and looks perfect for the role. Beautiful boy.
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Can't wait to see Jared in Firecountry. Started watching Firecountry a few weeks ago and immediately got hooked to this wonderful show. Would love to see Jared Padalecki work his charm and add to the awesomeness of this show.
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I can't wait for Jared's arc on this fantastic show! I've watched since Ep 1 & have loved it! 🤞🤞 that the spin-off happens.
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I’m so excited to meet Camden! Jared will be a great addition to Fire Country
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Would love it if Jared would be a permanent character on fire country Miss Jared on my TV
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I'll be sure to tune in to see Jared's episodes of Fire Country.
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The whole show is pretty good, if you haven't given it a try yet.
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I've watched Fire Country since the beginning. Love the action, but I don't like all the soap-opera relationship stuff, so this season I'm only going to watch occasionally. (Definitely want to see Jared's character, though!)
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I hope we see more of him than just three episodes. He would be great for a spin-off.
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Omg I cant wait.
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He looks serious and tense. Not the laid-back Sam or the self-conscious Cordell. Can't wait to see how this character shapes up!
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Yesss! So excited for this!
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New to the Fire Country fandom but an avid fan of Supernatural. Cannot wait to see Jared work his magic in a fireman’s uniform.
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Jared deserves all the recognition. He's such an amazing human being. Can't wait to see him as a firefighter.
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Looking forward to watching Jared play a self confident character. Have watched Fire Country from the start, love Max as Bode. This pairing will be 🔥
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Totally awesome that Jared is finally back on the air and joining Fire Country. A great actor for a great show even if it is just for 3 episodes. Hoping like crazy there is a spin off and Jared can be one of the main characters on it. Just anxiously awaiting the first Jared episode on 8 November.
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So glad Jared is joining Fire Country for three episodes this season. It is wonderful that Fire Country cast and crew have welcomed Jared into the family. ❤️🙏
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I think the character is great, and spin-off centered on him would be really exciting.
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I'm so excited to see him play another character...
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I'm glad to see Jared in a role that compliments him. I loved him in Supernatural and I enjoyed Walker, just something was off to me. This role seems fitting. Love Jenson in Tracker as well. Glad these guys are stretching their acting wings and taking on great roles. Can't wait to see what's next for them both.
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Jared is very flat as an actor - there is no spark. Hoping that he is able to lift himself as Camden. I am not sure I will watch spin off with him leading.
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I hope he puts Jake in his place, sick of Jake's cocky attitude toward Bode .
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It will be great to see Jared Padalecki on the show, loved Supernatural.
I am going to say this next thing… because it has really bothered me, and this is the first opportunity I have had to say it.
I really wish they would make Gabriella more likable. Her character is absolutely insufferable. My husband and I were hopeful that James would be added to the show, because she grew on us this episode, oh well.