Actor Turned Director, Jensen Ackles, Takes SSN Behind the Scenes of Supernatural

Most actors want career longevity, but they may not think about longevity with one particular character. In film, they can bounce around; in television—especially for successful actors—the opposite is true. When an actor signs on to a new series, a contract keeps them locked in for an initial seven years. So much can change in that time, and what keeps the work fresh and exciting often comes down to how much an actor is allowed to evolve, on-screen and behind-the-scenes. That’s been the case for Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles, who’s gone from series star to sometime director of the hit CW drama… read more (via Danielle Turchiano)