Supernatural: The Rapture Promo Pics
April 9, 2009 by Cynthia
The Rapture
CASTIEL RETURNS TO HIS HUMAN FORM — Castiel (Misha Collins) appears to Dean (Jensen Ackles) in a dream and says he has something important to tell him but they need to meet somewhere private. Dean and Sam (Jared Padalecki) go searching for Castiel but instead find Jimmy, Castiel’s human vessel, who has only a spotty recollection of being an angel. Jimmy wants to return to his family and normal life, but Dean and Sam are concerned about his safety. Charles Beeson directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver (#3T7520).
“The Rapture” – Misha Collins as Castiel, Wynn Everett as Amelia in SUPERNATURAL on The CW. Photo: Michael Courtney/The CW©2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
“The Rapture” – Misha Collins as Castiel, Linnea Sharples as Lisa, Wynn Everett as Amelia in SUPERNATURAL on The CW. Photo: Michael Courtney/The CW©2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The “friend” is actor Aaron Pearl who is listed as having an uncredited role in Jensen Ackles’ movie Devour, and credits in Smallville, Stargate and a couple other dozen Canadian projects going back quite a ways.
“What’s with all the Castiel and Misha hate?”
Good question. I don’t understand it either. I’m really excited about this episode. And just because Dean and Sam aren’t in the promo pictures doesn’t mean that they aren’t in the episode.
“SAM girls are complaining because even Sera Gamble said that they are puting Sam in the background this season…to tell Dean’s story with the angels”
No, she said that only for the *beginning* of the season because they had to lay the foundation with the angels for their expanded mythology storyline (since Dean previously had storyline for himself in the mytharc).
“Most Dean fans have conveniently forgotten about the 3 years of non-stop complaining that they did about how mean Kripke was to Dean because Sam actually had a story, and my God, it took away from Dean!”
Wrong, Angie. Dean fans only asked that Dean have an EQUAL place in the MYTHOLOGY of the show. No more, no less. Kripke admitted that he felt Dean didn’t need to be included in the mytharc … until voila … this season. And it turns out to be the most successful SPN season EVER on the CW. I’m very glad Kripke realized that it was beneficial to the show to have both boys with their own individual storylines in the mytharc this season and I’m glad the ratings prove that Kripke was right to give Dean his own mytharc storyline and that we’ve been renewed for next season (whew!).
“anyone remember how fans threw such a fuss that Kripke had to issue a press release about how Dean was not a dick after Yellow Fever?”
This wasn’t about fans complaining. Kripke issued the press release because REVIEWERS thought that Dean being a “dick” was the cause of the ghost sickness, when in fact the sickness was because he used fear as a weapon (later revealed because Dean tortured souls in hell). Kripke felt that reviewers (and fans) missed the point by focusing on what Sam *mistakenly* thought was the reason for Dean getting infected. Sam also thought Dean was a dick in 4.18 … yet no statement was issued by Kripke after that episode — because that wasn’t the reason for the statement after YF.
“I would have to seriously consider watching another show not just with Kripke, but also with Jensen Ackles. Love the guy, but the overzealous lovefest some of his fans have with him has really destroyed the show for me – they couldn’t tolerate ANYTHING that got in the way of his pretty face (Dark Angel redux, anyone?) and Kripke bowed down to it and distorted the story to appease those fans, and anyone who had a healthy dose of appreciation for BOTH boys got screwed in the process.”
Wow. What a nice thing to say about your fellow fans, Angie. So I guess fans who appreciate Jensen are just a bunch of “overzealous” idiots who ONLY appreciate him for his “pretty face”? Can’t say that that’s true for me, and I would count myself among Jensen’s fans. I think he’s talented and does a GREAT job as Dean — and I feel the same way about Jared as Sam and Misha as Castiel. I can actually look beyond the “pretty” so see that we have several talented actors on our show and we’re very fortunate to have them. And I don’t feel that I’m in the minority among other Jensen fans who feel the same. It’s too bad that you feel you have to spin some kind of Kripke conspiracy theory to blame Jensen (and Misha) fans for your own personal disappointment with the show. I understand that you’re a Sam fan, but does that mean you have to hate everything else about the show that *isn’t* Sam?
Dean was right … “boy, for ‘fans’ they sure do complain alot!”
wow! It’s somehow amazing that 7 pictures can cause such a fuzz! *giggle*
I just find it fascinating that every time there is something Cas-related, Sam fans start complaining! I became a fan during the writer’s strike so I have no clue what happened during season 1 and 2!
“I just find it fascinating that every time there is something Cas-related, Sam fans start complaining!”
Exactly! No single article about him doesn’t have at least a few such comments. Why? Dean and Sam have pretty equal screentime, but there have to be other supporting characters, and since Cas will be regular in S5 (YAY!) it seems only reasoned to write him in story arc properly. Sam has his supporting character Ruby (sorry, guys, it sucks, I know) and Dean has Castiel (lucky guy
). I think it’s only fair, since we’ve learned about Ruby’s backstory and her past and whatnot, that now we have to learn the same things about Castiel.
They have episodes/hunts centered around a different character of the week all the time. Why is one about Castiel’s backstory and former family suddenly so bad? I can’t help but think this is just “Samgirls” feeling threatened (since I’m sure the Dean camp is very happy Dean got his own mission this season outside of Sam’s destiny).
I happen to love the character of Castiel. He’s being integrated into the story in a way that enhances the mytharc. Accusing the show of turning into the Castiel show is ridiculous. The last few episodes advanced Sam’s story more than the entirety of the 3rd season.
Ah la la what I see is that those promo pics make people talk ! Every sites I’ve seen people have a lot to say about ! Some want more Sammy , more Winchester , less Cas , more Cas etc . If there is this episode right now , so close to the end of the season there is a reason ! Watch the episode , and we’ll see after
“Sigh. I want Winchesters”
With everything I’ve read , your wish will be fullfilled ! But be very careful for what you wish for !
Personnally , I lov e Dean & Cas , and what to see this episode . I’m curious about Jump The Shark , though
Or maybe the aweful hellatus just drives us crazy! *hug*
More Castiel is always welcome in my book. He’s like a breath of fresh air to this show. The writers finally got a regular supporting character right. Bela was hot but morally irredeemable and Ruby just plain sucks.
I’m excited about this episode but I’m not too sure about “Jump the Shark”. Third Winchester? What the hell…
I love Supernatural but the majority of fandom for this show absolutely sucks, I’m sorry. Unlike other shows like Lost or BSG, you can’t have a discussion about the show without it devolving into retarded fangirl-ism. These are fictional characters so I don’t understand why some folks feel they have to campaign for their favorite brother to the rest of the internet. I just looked at the other related Supernatural articles in SFUniverse and it’s the same people repeating the same tired opinion every time.
At least there is only one season after this right? Which means the writers can exercise creative freedom without feeling like they have to compromise with or address stupid fan complaints.
I’m really looking forward to this episode (when it finally hits England!), and I can’t wait to get the backstory on Castiel. Rumour is that Lilith is involved in this episode, too, so I’m not sure how anyone can say it’s unrelated. Especially as the Winchesters are both in it, plus Castiel, plus Lilith.
Castiel has brought a lot to the story – we’ve had 3 seasons of demons, it’s nice to get the other side, and it’s not a fuzzy-cute angel side either! Kripke has yet to put a foot wrong, and I trust him to deliver another awesome episode which must be part of the bigger picture.
It’ll be really interesting, too, to see how Sam and Dean react to meeting his vessel, especially as Dean was none-too-impressed about Cas possessing someone early on!
And I’m with Cam – the addition of Castiel really is a breath of fresh air – finally a character the majority of the fanbase seems to be getting on board with!
~ Em ~
Sweet…. I am very excited to see this episode. It’ll be good to get some background on Cas’ human body.
@johnny
I have no clue about the BSG fandom but LOST has definitely it’s fair share of bad apples!!!!!
I have made enough bad experiences with that fandom! I’m done with it and prefer watching the show without a fandom! I don’t think it’s everyone but LOST fans tend to be a bit too arrogant for my taste! God, every time you disagree with a story or character development you’re accused of being stupid! Oh, and if you mention that you don’t think it’s the best television show ever it’s like you commited blasemphy!!
I THINK EVERY FANDOM HAS IT’S FAIR SHARE OF STUPIDITY!!
PS: SPN fans might argue about the brothers but Lost fans fight about the age of a character and whose fault it is that it doesn’t work in the storyline!
alright the episode looks great. i love castiel and he deserves an episode. i just also felt like adding the little fact that dean has less and less of this show by the minute. sam has powers and sam says that dean cant handle anything. dean is suppossed to be starring this season and im not seeing much of it. i mean in the beginning was dedicated to him but thats about him. seriously people if you say one more word bout how dean has had this whole season and sam deserves something im gonna yell. i love dean and now there starting to make him look bad. he deserves powers and to stop the apocalypse on his own. sam has had alot lately and they should have even straws thats all im asking.
^^^^^ You’re right, Johnny. Just look at Brie’s post. It is so damn tiring to be hearing this non-stop.
OMG this will be great! Misha really deserves an episode. I love the title-The Rapture,as i know,that is second coming of Jesus,so this must be something important,Cass will tell Dean something from prophecy or maybe something about what Sam is doing,ohh…i can,t wait. And i don,t see a third brother,so that,s even better
I heard that last 3 episodes will be Dean VS Sam,and maybe Sam is Lucifer,like Dean was Lazarus,i have sooooo much ideas. 
All you complainers are eventually gonna regret even opening your mouth and badmouthing, what, 4 pictures?
JFC, you don’t know the real story behind this, and you’re just gonna go ahead and say that this episode sucks?! You haven’t even seen the goddarn episode!!!
Sam girls. Shut up. Dean girls. Shut up. Hell, even the Castiel girls, shut up!!! Just enjoy what Kripke has to offer, and I’m sure he has a bigger surprise in store for his fans. Be thankful he even came up with such a wonderful show.
God.
Jeez…Misha has been such a welcome addition to the cast, and as soon as Kripke utilizes him more the fans start whining. I’ve been an on/off fan since season one, and for the first time (in a long time) I’m truly intrigued with the direction the show has taken. The show for a longtime had lost it’s focus and honestly at one point I thought I was truly done with it, but then the season 4 opener gave me hope that there was a greater plan at work and that I had to be a little more patient. I started to think there’s going to be some great payoff to watching all these years. Misha is a great part of that…no it’s not just that fact he’s good looking, there’s plenty of good looking actors out there, but far few of them actually could do a convincing job of playing a modern day angel who hasn’t interacted with humans for over 2 thousand years. That sentence alone is so over the top, but there you have it. Misha doesn’t have a lot of references to go by to play Castiel, but with the use of his imagination and good instincts as an actor, he has allowed himself to fit in seamlessly into a show which isn’t very gentle with guest stars. Castiel is directly tied into the storyline with the brothers and is the reason they’re reunited, AND is the driving focus of the season (him/angels/God vs. Demon etc) as well as the brothers tense relationship so the creaters have every right to insert his character however they see fit. He isn’t some useless throwaway love interest to the boys, he serves his purpose and I hope the overzelous complaining doesn’t deter Kripke and gang from using him in the near future. Misha is a great talent discovered and I’m glad he gets an episode of focus….plus we havent even seen the episode yet to know the involvment of the brothers yet.. so give it a chance!
Hey, give this episode a break guys. You never know what’s going to happen. I thought “What the hell? A cartoon created by someone about their live?” To “the Monster at the End of the Book.” But you know, that episode turned out so amazing.
My first impression: How the hell can “Jimmy” possible be alive after being shot and stabbed so many time? Gotta be some sort of trap. I say, chances are it won’t be as bad as everyone seems to think.
Oh. My. GOD. And entire episode about Castiel? *DIES* I… I can’t form coherent sentences.
All I can say is that Dean and Castiel are the greatest things since AIR, and we really really need this episode. All you people whining about “I want SAMMY!!!!” Need to shove it because there have been PLENTY of episodes about Sammy, and NONE about Cas. Cas it AMAZING, he, and Misha (who is even MORE amazing) deserves this. Want a Sammy ep so bad? Rewatch After School Special while The Rapture is airing. Also, has no one noticed the HUGE plot twist this episode will provide?
Castiel needs to talk to Dean. In private. Dean finds Castiel, but its not Castiel. His vessel has been abandoned. SO WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR CAS?!
thnk you elley !!!!!!!! finaly someone said that!!!
uhm ok. this episode is gonna suck. i miss sam and dean. why is misha taking over? i feel like sam and dean could just die and no one would even care. theyll just be like, “oh well we have castiel now” no this isnt right. this show is about sam and dean. DIDNT THESE PEOPLE WATCH SUPERNATURAL B4 CAS CAME?!
How about going to check out the promo video for The Rapture, Nicole? For example from YouTube. Sam and Dean ARE there, don’t worry. Please, stop whining, Sam-girls and Dean-girls. You can’t say anything from just seeing seven, SEVEN pictures. Gimme a break.
*having headache with the whiners*
Wow – I didn’t think it was possible, but you all are way more hilarious and entertaining that our beloved Show!
I am so lucky that I love each charcter exactly equally so I don’t have the vapors if Sam has four seconds more screen time than Dean in any given episode.
Castiel is getting one single episode dedicated to his character development and people are freaking out? I suppose we should just ignore all secondary characters and their SL’s completely.
If Kripke didn’t want to develop Cas he wouldn’t have him in the show at all. Characters need backstory or else what is the point to them? And I’m sure Jensen and Jared are probably glad they’ll get at least one episode they don’t have to carry all by themselves. Let’s just all take a breather. Castiel isn’t taking over the show. He’s just being added to it. Nobody is going to replace Sam or Dean. They are still the stars of the show and they will still get the majority of the screentime.
I enjoy watching Misha portray Castiel. It’ll be interesting to see the changes he makes to become Jimmy.
Next 2 episodes have Bobby in them! Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen but the wait for season 5 will be brutal.
The Rapture will be the last episode I’ll get to watch before undergoing an exploratory laparotomy on May 4th so at least this gives me something to look forward to this week
I honestly don’t see why people are complaining about this…
Seriously – I’m not just talking about Castiel. Dean, Sam, Ruby, Lilith, Anna… heck, even Bobby have all faced their share of complaints from the fans. (The same goes for a number of past episodes of Supernatural.)
I love *all* of the characters that have been, or are currently on, this show, and I love *every* episode that’s aired so far. Why? Because I’m a FAN – I really appreciate what Kripke, the actors, the writers – everyone – are doing. They’ve created such an awesome and unique show, they put all of their time and effort into making each individual episode. I don’t believe that it’s fair for the “fans” to complain about *anything.* Because really, we have no right to do so. We don’t expend any effort watching this show – all we have to do is plop down in front of a t.v. and change the channel to the CW. We aren’t the ones staying up until God-knows-what-time in the morning working hard to film an episode, we don’t write any of the material, and we certainly aren’t the actors. Kripke & co. deserve much more than the complaints they’ve been receiving as of late.
So please… relax. Supernatural is nearing its series finale. There won’t be any more Dean or Sam after this. And like all good things, this will come to an end faster than you think. What I’m trying to say is… sit back and enjoy the ride. I, for one, intend to do just that.
As a side note, I’m sorry if this offended anyone, but it’s been bothering me for some time now…