From battling supernatural entities in Supernatural to dispensing justice in Walker, Jared Padalecki is no stranger to high-octane roles. But could the actor be trading in his earthly weapons for something a little more… cosmic? Rumors are exploding across the internet that Padalecki is circling a role in Marvel’s upcoming Nova project, and fans are losing their minds.
While Marvel remains characteristically tight-lipped, whispers suggest that Padalecki is being eyed for the role of Richard Rider, a human chosen to become Nova, the last surviving member of the intergalactic Nova Corps. Imagine: the actor who brought us the soulful, angst-ridden Sam Winchester now rocketing through space, imbued with the power of the Nova Force. It's enough to make even Thanos sweat.
Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that Padalecki, at 41, is a bit older than the traditionally youthful Rider.
This has sparked speculation that Marvel might be drawing inspiration from the epic Annihilation comic storyline, where Rider is a seasoned, world-weary veteran tasked with uniting a ragtag group of heroes against a universe-ending threat.
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