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Supernatural - Season 8 - Jensen to direct premiere
18 May 2012
Supernatural
"We don't get a very long break -- it's about two and a half months," Ackles explained. "I actually have to go back early because I'm going to direct the first episode [of Supernatural]. My break is even a littler shorter, but we try to make the most of it. It's not optimal, but as I always say, it's a good problem to have!"
Aw, yay! I was wondering if he was going to direct again, and it's the 150th episode at that!
ReplyDeleteAnd awww at him and Danneel going to Europe.
That's AWESOME! But I hope it doesn't mean less Dean in the premiere! Congratulations, Jensen! You're gonna be great! Again;)
ReplyDeletegreat!
ReplyDeleteWow. Good for him, good for us!
ReplyDeleteI think that, as in previous seasons, he's gonna direct the first production episode, but not the first one that airs.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Jensen! The season premiere will be just great and definitely something we will be looking forward to after a very long summer wait! I know the boys vacation will be cut short, but that is good for us fans! I am so very happy for him-the chance to direct once again must be such a thrill!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteThat's good that he gets to direct again. I'm really hoping the episode is more like "Weekend at Bobby's" than "The Girl Next Door." I really didn't like "The Girl Next Door" and I didn't agree with Jensen's take on the Amy's death. He said it was suppose to be a mercy killing, but I found it to be a cold-blooded killing. I didn't like that. But there was so much in the episode, I don't think it was Jensen's fault the episode didn't work out that well. (And it was so disappointing that the episode was suppose to be Sam-centric and we didn't have any Sam insight.)
ReplyDeleteGood luck to him! And it sucks that he doesn't get much of a summer. I know how that is! I only have two weeks left of a break before summer classes begin, but I don't have to work fourteen-hour days! Hahah!! I hope he gets to spend plenty of time resting with his family. He's got a big episode to direct!! The 150th episode filmed!!!!
OMG!!!YEAAHHHHHH!!!He sure did a great job with Weekend at Bobby's and The Girl Next Door!!!!!! Can't wait :D
ReplyDeleteBest news ever!! He totally deserves it..the premiere and the 150th episode #welldoneJensen
ReplyDeleteThat's what I think also. :) It'll be the first ep filmed, but not necessarily the season premiere. I think he's a great director, but they'd probably want a seasoned director to handle the premiere considering it's their first ep on Wednesday and after the premiere of a brand new show that will probably get a pretty decent audience. But hey, some fans may watch simply because Jensen directs, so who knows? Either way, I'm totally excited by all the changes for season 8 and am actually looking forward to next year with a lot of high hopes!
ReplyDelete*He said it was suppose to be a mercy killing*
ReplyDeleteIn what reality was what Dean did to Amy a MERCY killing? That was a murder, point blank and period.
I agree with both of you in objecting to JA's calling killing Amy "a mercy killing" - in Dean's mind it may have necessary but it was definitely not mercy, especially when he knew Amy had a child.
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't get is the hypocrisy of the showrunners Since Dean killed Amy because as he told Sam she was a monster who needed to be put down and she couldn't be trusted.
ReplyDeleteSo if Amy killing 4 people to save her kid is Deans description of a monster that needs to be put down. That she can't be trusted. Then why doesn't Deans description of a monster fit Castiel?
Who killed as many people as Amy did before he ingested a single soul and not that ingesting the souls takes away from Castiels being responsible for the thousands of humans and Angels that he murdered. Castiel committed mass murder took down Sams wall intentionally just to stop Dean and is responsible for Bobbys death too How is he not a monster going by Dean description?
woohoo!!! so excited. the finale hasn't even aired yet and i'm already getting pumped for the premier. i'm sure he'll do an amazing job
ReplyDeleteI know that it's impossible, but how cool would it be if the Winchesters were to show up in TVD, in mystic falls as supernatural hunters. :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteSure, he is. But I have watched only 6 episodes, I think I maybe able to answer ur question properly after watching the entire season.
ReplyDeleteThey'll most likely be filming out of order again, so he wont direct the premier but say episode 3 or 4.
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited that he's directing another episode! I loved "Weekend at Bobby's" and I really liked "The Girl Next Door" too. But I think it'll be like the last few years too where he directs the first episode shot but not the premiere episode, but that would be really cool too =]
ReplyDeleteI think we're suppose to believe that Castiel gets a pass because he started out with "good intentions." That's why Sam isn't upset with Castiel. Because Sam has messed up because of good intentions. Castiel had good intentions while Amy is a monster who would only ever be a monster. Castiel might not kill again while Amy would most definitely kill again. See the difference? Castiel gets a pass, because he isn't a monster monster. The show has gone back to if it's a monster, it is evil. Dean hasn't forgiven Castiel, but he still wants to Castiel to fix everything and work with him.Honestly, I don't know what we're suppose to make of Castiel. I have no idea and the Amy storyline complicates everything. While Castiel is one of my favorite characters, I can't ignore what he has done or just get over it like nothing happened. I don't understand the show take on the grey area anymore. Amy is suppose to die, but Castiel and Meg are still trustworthy and the Winchesters can work with them?We're suppose to believe it's balance because Castiel took on Sam's Hell. However, they kept it in the background and only showed it on random small occasions. Sam never slowed down, was truly impaired, or in real danger because of it. The only episodes that make it seem bad was "Hello Cruel World" and "Repo Man." But Sam never discussed it or what Hell was like. Then finally in the episode of "The Born-Again Identity" Sam was still helping others out. No real danger. They could have created some real danger. However, they didn't. They kept Sam's Hell in the background which in turn doesn't make Castiel's redemption look like help repay for some of the evils done. The writers dug a hole with both Amy and Castiel and the characters look bad because of it. If they were going to make Castiel evil, then they needed to take the time to address it and deal with it. All those episodes and problems dealing with Amy should have been episodes with Sam and Dean dealing with Castiel. They could of had all that drama over Castiel just as easily.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome and a real vote of confidence in Jensen! Can't wait to see how great it will be.
ReplyDeleteI have liked both his eps, so expect this one will be great as well.
ReplyDeleteAll right!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI do wonder if that is just the first to be filmed as in the last two years, or 8.01 this time around?
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are trying Supernatural. Hope you like it.
ReplyDeletesome time ago i watched some parts of old Supernatural episods. and there is one episode in season 5 where Dean go in future and meet Lucifer in Sams body, and Lucifer said that what will Dean do and desisions make they will meet after 5 years. hmmm if they put year of between season7 and season8 that in season 8 five years will be gone and Lucifer most came back :)
ReplyDeleteNow that we saw the season finale, I am even more excited for next seasons premiere, especially if he's directing
ReplyDeleteNice to hear he'll be directing the landmark!
ReplyDeleteAnd it was such a sweet interview all around... Loved the story about the guy who used to watch the show on high school! ;D
I love the direction of the show in season 1. when they brought the angles and demons into it the show got a little out there. However very interesting, very compelling. This show would have failed a long time ago if it wasn't for the acting jensen and jared, i love thise guys! I really am looking forward to season 8 and I love the characters in the show!! it's just gonna be different without bobby. :-(
ReplyDeleteabout that how could be the new opening scene credits of the show the background complete in black & the letters emerging in pure fire post more suggestion and may be cw will create a contest for fan made opening & the best will be the official opening for the season will be the best way for cw network apreciate the loyal fan base of supernatural
ReplyDeleteif jensen direct the first episode the opening scene has to be SAM where he will go, (?????) who call for help ,(?????) ..PERIOD ..how the writer began to develop his story line that will make sense for us the fans to believe & be agree with it is not a easy task, because the brothers are in different dimension in dean case he got a ambivalent,sidekick,crazy,wing man castiel for H.E.L.P (?????????) and surrounded by unknown monsters thats is more dangerous and creapy that sam ,dean is in live or death situation fr sam the only know enemy is crowley for the moment be ok i forgot the alpha vampire the worth case scenario for me D.E.A.N
ReplyDeleteHum, i'm really curious if this time Jensen will be able to direct an episode with more Jared/ Sam, in opposit what happened in the last episode (7.03) which btw was a mess....
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I think he did an amazing job with the other two episodes he directed, so I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteLove the show.On the bright side 10 weeks off is about 7 weeks more then 10 year employes get with almost every company, and let's face it its a lot more fun then 12 hr days of manual labor.Keep up the good work guys.Nice referance to missoula mt a few week ago.
ReplyDeleteis there going to be a 8th seasone pleas reply
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