JamesG
05-23-2011, 01:25 PM
"Supernatural" Loses an Angel: Misha Collins Won't Be a Series Regular in Season 7
by Maureen Ryan
posted May 23rd 2011
There's big news in the "Supernatural" realm:
Misha Collins, who plays the angel Castiel, won't be a series regular in season 7 of the CW show.
"Supernatural" executive producer and showrunner Sera Gamble told TV Line's Vlada Gelman that though there will be angelic story lines next season, they'll be more "self-enclosed."
"We love Misha. We love and adore the character of Castiel," Gamble said. "His character developed to this extent and went in this unexpected direction because we were so inspired by him."
The unexpected development in Friday's season finale: Cas has incredible new powers, which he acquired when he broke open Purgatory and used the souls there to give himself god-like abilities.
Collins joined the show in season 4 and was an instant fan favorite.
The actor was made a series regular for seasons 5 and 6, but some "Supernatural" devotees were disappointed that there wasn't more of his angelic presence in season 6, which saw Cas making a secret pact with Crowley, the king of Hell.
Castiel's ascension to god-like status will be "what we'll be exploring next season," Gamble said.
He'll return for the season opener, but beyond that, Gamble couldn't say much without giving away some season 7 story lines.
"When it comes to 'Supernatural,' our philosophy is that everyone moves in and out and weaves in and out of the story, obviously with the exception of Sam and Dean," Gamble added.
http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/05/23/supernatural-loses-an-angel-misha-collins-wont-be-a-series-r/
by Maureen Ryan
posted May 23rd 2011
There's big news in the "Supernatural" realm:
Misha Collins, who plays the angel Castiel, won't be a series regular in season 7 of the CW show.
"Supernatural" executive producer and showrunner Sera Gamble told TV Line's Vlada Gelman that though there will be angelic story lines next season, they'll be more "self-enclosed."
"We love Misha. We love and adore the character of Castiel," Gamble said. "His character developed to this extent and went in this unexpected direction because we were so inspired by him."
The unexpected development in Friday's season finale: Cas has incredible new powers, which he acquired when he broke open Purgatory and used the souls there to give himself god-like abilities.
Collins joined the show in season 4 and was an instant fan favorite.
The actor was made a series regular for seasons 5 and 6, but some "Supernatural" devotees were disappointed that there wasn't more of his angelic presence in season 6, which saw Cas making a secret pact with Crowley, the king of Hell.
Castiel's ascension to god-like status will be "what we'll be exploring next season," Gamble said.
He'll return for the season opener, but beyond that, Gamble couldn't say much without giving away some season 7 story lines.
"When it comes to 'Supernatural,' our philosophy is that everyone moves in and out and weaves in and out of the story, obviously with the exception of Sam and Dean," Gamble added.
http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/05/23/supernatural-loses-an-angel-misha-collins-wont-be-a-series-r/