‘Walker’ Prequel Produced by Jared Padalecki Is in the Works
Jared Padalecki is producing a prequel to Walker on The CW.
Padalecki, 39, retired from his fifteen-year run as Sam Winchester with the end of Supernatural in 2020 and stepped right into the role of Cordell Walker in The CW’s Walker. The show has since become a top-performer for the network, with Padalecki’s lovable performance as Ranger Cordell Walker at the heart of it.
Cordell Walker passes the Christmas vibe check in exclusive Clip from CBS @jarpad ⭐ pic.twitter.com/QZUbwNsjQy
— Walker Updates ⭐ (@cwwalkersource) December 8, 2021
Walker: Independence’s prequel will have an impressive team of writers working alongside Padalecki, including Anne Fricke (Dynasty) and Seamus Fahey (Battlestar Galactica). These two have already contributed to the success of the expanding Walker universe with their work on the original series.
Walker: Independence will take place in the 1800s, centering around Abby Walker, a Boston woman who witnesses her husband’s murder. She sets out on a quest for revenge, joined by a lost yet charming Hoyt Rawlins as the two make their way to Independence, Texas, and become consumed by their own turmoil and the drama of the town.
Fans have taken to Twitter to express their excitement for Jared Padalecki’s producing credit on the prequel.
This is amazing news! So proud of @jarpad! Can’t wait to see what other stories he wants to tell us. #Walker https://t.co/2i56L6XboX
— 🎈Horror Enthusiast ❤💙 (@SpnAkf10) December 9, 2021
This. Sounds. AWESOME. I would so watch this
— Vela 🎅☃️❄🌨 (@Vela1006) December 9, 2021
While a release date has yet to be announced, audiences have plenty to look forward to from the CBS Studios series. As a Texas native, Padalecki is sure to be in his element with the production.
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