Based on Thieriot and Napolitano’s comments, it seems that Camden will provide a direct contrast to characters like Bode, and breathe some fresh, fun, and dynamism into the show. A firefighter from Southern California, his laid-back and playful approach will be sure to rub other characters up the wrong way. Not too much is known about a potential story arc for the character just yet, but it might include a Tracker crossover, which could mark a Padalecki and Jensen Ackles post-Supernatural reunion.
It seems likely the character of Camden will be around for a while, with rumors his season 3 stint will be followed by a Padalecki-fronted Fire Country spinoff show.
It’s unclear which episode Padalecki will debut in, but it feels likely he will have a strong introduction and one that could well lean heavily on Padalecki’s playful, high-energy approach. The relish with which Thieriot and Napolitano discuss his acquisition suggests they have big plans for the character, and that he could feature heavily in the lives of many of the core cast of Fire Country. The character of Camden could provide just the shake-up Fire Country needs, and it will be interesting to see the sort of arc the show will choose to explore for this new character.
Our View On What This Casting Means For The Future Of The Fire Country Franchise
A Second Spinoff Focusing On Padalecki’s Character Is Rumored
It seems likely the character of Camden will be around for a while, with rumors his season 3 stint will be followed by a Padalecki-fronted Fire Country spinoff show. Another spinoff, Sheriff Country, is already in the works, starring Morena Baccarin, who got a back-door pilot with a guest arc on Fire Country, and I think this is likely what will happen in Padalecki’s case. Of course, much will depend on audience reception to the character, but, with the actor’s schedule freed up following the cancellation of Walker, it seems likely this spinoff will happen.
