It seems since we last saw Richard Speight Jr. on Supernatural like it’s been for-ev-er. Plus it’s sort of real: we now haven’t seen him since Season 9’s “Meta Fiction,” and I also don’t learn about the remainder of you, but we sorely skip both the star together with character(s) he played.
Leading to the mid-winter finale, Speight has returned — into the director’s chair! In honor associated with the five episodes he’s held it’s place in — in addition to sixth he’s directing — here’s some lighter moments factual statements about the most popular Trickster (or angel, whichever you like).
1. Speight is no newbie to television and films
Based on IMDb, he has over 60 acting credits to their title, with a few of their earliest roles Love that is being Leads Way: a genuine tale, Ernest would go to Camp and ER. He additionally played functions in Independence Day, Band of Brothers, Thank You for Smoking and Jericho.
This really isn’t their first time directing, either. In 2013, he directed and wrote a quick called America 101.
2. Time on Supernatural
Speight has starred in significantly less than one per cent regarding the whole show (#cry), and both he together with figures he played quickly became fan favorites. In reality, once the archangel Gabriel (aka the Trickster) had been written away in Season 5, a petition had been began to bring him straight right straight back. Towards the excitement regarding the fans, Gabriel came ultimately back in Season 9 for the cameo that is quick.
Interestingly, into the episode, Gabriel ended up being nothing but an impression (that’s nevertheless available for debate). Both of whom manipulated people’s perceptions of reality, Speight couldn’t have been given a better episode to direct between Gabriel and the Trickster. Tonight’s episode comes with a brand new character whom is the fictional friend of Sam Winchester.
3. He is co-creating a quick series
When you look at the springtime, Speight and Rob Benedict, another actor who’d an operate on Supernatural (they were writing, producing and acting in a web series called Kings of Con although they were never in the same episode), announced. With regards to was initially launched on Indiegogo, the campaign came across its aim of $100,000 in 2 days. The cast as well as the team of Supernatural had been, as they are, super supportive and also have made cameo appearances within the teasers/trailers.
4. He extends to go to the Supernatural conventions — like, great deal of these
Yes, you can find conventions specialized in simply Supernatural, and they’re internationally. Their very first look is at Chicago Con 2008 and has now been an emcee for 73 conventions and counting.
Both he and Louden Swain, your house musical organization led by Benedict, bring some energy that is serious a loaded room of fans. Absolutely Nothing gets you more amped up when it comes to than the made-up “Rules & Regulations” song sung each morning day.
5. Real-world Trickster?
Sometime after showing up in Supernatural, Speight was at A pepsi that is few max. Into the 2nd one, he’s seen doing a rather Gabriel-esque snap, while the fabswingers fandom joked around that Gabriel ended up being hiding call at the world that is real. At ChiCon 2010, Speight arrived on the scene dressed completely in Pepsi Max garments, and fans nicknamed him the Pepsi Angel.
Bonus: A parting GIF(t)
You’re naturally going to have fan fiction when you have a show that has such a large, active and devoted fan base. Not to mention, you can find really descriptive terms for physical features, particularly the eyes. Elements of the fandom describe their as “sunshine going right on through one cup of whiskey.” #swoon