The likelihood of a second *Fire Country* spinoff has increased with Jared Padalecki’s new major agreement with CBS. After portraying Sam Winchester for 15 seasons on the supernatural drama *Supernatural*, Padalecki quickly transitioned to his next role with *Walker* on The CW. This reboot of the 1990s action series concluded earlier this year after four seasons. However, it appears the seasoned TV actor is set for his next leading role, which will be introduced in the third season of *Fire Country*.
According to *Deadline*, CBS Studios has renewed its first-look agreement with Padalecki. This deal, which involves Padalecki in developing and producing a new series for CBS Studios, coincides with his guest appearances in three episodes of *Fire Country* season 3, hinting at the possibility of a spinoff centered around his character.
Exploring Jared Padalecki’s Potential *Fire Country* Spinoff
His character will share a connection with Bode.
In *Fire Country*, Padalecki will portray Camden, a Southern California firefighter with a rebellious streak. The official description characterizes Camden as having a “surfer swagger” and being a formidable presence. It is hinted that he quickly recognizes the inherent talent in Bode, the main character played by Max Thieriot. Should his guest appearances be well-received, Padalecki’s character may transition into his own spinoff, although this concept is currently in its nascent stages without a writer attached.
There have been ongoing efforts to expand the firefighting drama, conceived by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, and Thieriot, into a broader franchise.
The proposed spinoff, currently titled *Fire Country: Surfside*, is distinct from the already announced *Sheriff Country* spinoff featuring *Deadpool* and *Homeland* star Morena Baccarin. This indicates CBS Studios’ significant investment in the *Fire Country* universe. Transforming the firefighting drama into a franchise, initiated by Phelan, Rater, and Thieriot, seems to be materializing with two prominent actors now involved.
Jared Padalecki's Fire Country Season 3's New Character Is The Key To Bode's Season 2 Problem
This also underscores CBS Studios’ interest in Padalecki. His initial overall deal was made in 2022 when he served as executive producer for *Walker* and its brief prequel spinoff, *Walker: Independence*. This new extension promises to prolong Padalecki’s notable presence on American television, which began with his role in *Gilmore Girls* in the early 2000s and now continues with *Fire Country*.
*Fire Country* season 3 is set to premiere on Friday, October 18 at 9 PM ET on CBS.
Source: *Deadline*
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Fire Country is an action-drama series created for CBS that follows Bode Donavan, a man in the middle of a five-year stint in prison looking to redeem himself. Given a unique chance to do so, Bode signs on to a unique prison-release program where he'll have the rest of his sentence commuted if he works with firefighters in Northern California. What starts as a chance at redemption becomes a confrontation with his past when Bode is assigned to his hometown - where his life went down the wrong path.