Jared Padalecki’s new Fire Country season 3 character gets more details
from showrunner Tia Napolitano. There will be several changes to the CBS
procedural when it returns this fall. The Fire Country season 2 finale set up
the majority of these new plots, including Bode’s future. One thing, however, that the hit series wasn’t able to foreshadow is the upcoming arrival of Padalecki as a new character named Camden Casey. On the heels of his stint in Walker, the former Supernatural lead is joining Fire Country as a recurring character who may eventually spearhead his own spinoff.
In a new interview with TV Line, Napolitano shares additional details about Padalecki’s Camden. Described as “a SoCal firefighter and maverick with a surfer swagger who is a force to be reckoned with and immediately recognizes Bode’s (Thieriot) raw talent.” The actor will be in the show for just three episodes, but she reveals that he will have a big impact on Edgewater. Read her full quote below:
We were so excited about casting Jared, and he’s really going to ‘flip the script’ in Edgewater. Everyone sort of treats Bode (Max Thieriot) as this tiger they’re trying to tame, and Camden kind of says, ‘Why are you trying to tame a tiger? Let him out!’
How Camden Changes Fire Country In Season 3
Camden Could Help Bode Become A Full-Time Firefighter
Interestingly, it does seem like Padalecki’s Camden is from out of town. His introduction can bring a new perspective to Fire Country, considering that the majority of the procedural’s characters are local to Edgewater. Introducing someone to a tightly-knit town can be tricky, but it can also add a fresh spin to where the show’s storytelling is going. With Bode officially out of prison, CBS needs to find a new compelling overall storyline that can anchor the project moving forward.
Padalecki’s character may be the key to making Bode’s goal of becoming a full-time firefighter come true, as he doesn’t need to convince Camden that he has what it takes.
Despite being in Fire Country season 3 for only 3 episodes, Camden can have a lasting impact on the show for several reasons. Firstly, since his approach to Bode will be different, he could create conflict within the community that has been dealing with the Leones’ prodigal son for years now. Secondly, Padalecki’s character may be the key to making Bode’s goal of becoming a full-time firefighter come true, as he doesn’t need to convince Camden that he has what it takes. Vince and Sharon’s boy asked his Uncle Luke for help, but it’s uncertain if he could.Ultimately, having a recognizable face like Padalecki join the show is a big opportunity for Fire Country’s story, not to mention appeal to those who may not have checked it out yet. It will be curious to see how his chemistry with the main cast will be, as that could spell any future appearances for them. Beyond that, it will be exciting to see him in Morena Baccarin’s own Fire Country spinoff, Sheriff Country, before potentially leading his own expansion series in the future.
