Supernatural has starred many unexpected actors over the years, but I can’t believe I forgot this Star Wars actor got his big break in season 1. As one of the longest-running sci-fi/fantasy TV shows, there have been multiple cameos in Supernatural, such as Paris Hilton and Snooki, which have made for hilarious moments in the series. The show’s influences are also referenced in horror actor cameos in Supernatural, with the most notable being Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund in season 6. These cameos added to Supernatural’s meta elements, and they felt justified due to the show’s self-awareness.
I remember the majority of Supernatural’s guest stars because I’m reminded of their roles in other big productions. Likewise, Supernatural has prominent connections with other big productions like The Walking Dead and The Boys because many actors have appeared in both, causing a crossover among fans. However, with 15 seasons of content, it is no surprise that Supernatural has some forgotten guest stars, such as Dylan Minette and Finn Wolfhard, who starred in Supernatural when they were quite young. Nevertheless, as a Star Wars fan, I can’t believe that I forgot that Supernatural was the breakout role for Han Solo.
Solo’s Alden Ehrenreich Was In Supernatural Season 1
Ehrenreich’s First Role Was In Supernatural
Alden Ehrenreich appeared in Supernatural season 1, episode 2, “Wendigo”, as Ben Collins, the younger brother of the missing person that Sam and Dean are investigating in the episode. The Winchester brothers are sent to Blackwater Ridge via coordinates left by their father, where they discover that a young man called Tommy Collins has gone missing on a camping trip. Sam and Dean investigate along with Tommy’s brother and sister, Ben and Haley, who are determined to find him. The terrifying monster in this Supernatural episode turns out to be a wendigo, a cannibalistic creature described as “a damn-near-perfect hunter.”
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grossed $393 million at the worldwide box office on a reported budget of $275 million.
Ehrenreich credits Steven Spielberg for his acting career, due to their chance meeting at a bat mitzvah, and Supernatural was his first role. In 2018, Alden Ehrenreich made his Star Wars debut as Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story, in one of his biggest and most daunting roles, due to Harrison Ford’s legacy. Although Ehrenreich’s Solo bombed at the box office, critics praised his acting, and I was shocked when I realized that he was in season 1 of Supernatural 13 years beforehand. However, he is not the only Star Wars actor who originally appeared in Supernatural.
The Mandalorian’s Emily Swallow Has Also Been In Supernatural
Emily Swallow Played A Big Role In Supernatural
Best known in recent years for her role in the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, Emily Swallow is another Star Wars actor who previously appeared in Supernatural. Emily Swallows plays Amara (The Darkness) in Supernatural, a primordial entity and God’s sister, released into the world following Death’s demise in season 10. She was the main antagonist in season 11, showing her to be one of Supernatural’s most powerful characters. However, she later disappears after reconciling with Chuck in season 11’s finale, making her one of the most underutilized characters for me, especially as she doesn’t return until Supernatural’s season 15.
In 2019, Emily Swallow appeared in The Mandalorian as the Armorer, whose face is always obscured by a gold helmet, and, like Alden Ehrenreich, this Star Wars role marks one of Swallow’s biggest. The Armorer appeared in 9 episodes of The Mandalorian, though this may change with Swallow’s rumored future Star Wars projects, compared to 12 episodes of Supernatural. On the other hand, Ehrenreich only appeared in one Supernatural episode as a minor character, not a regular like Swallow. Therefore, I can understand why I completely forgot that he got his break in Supernatural as he played such a minor role.