Jensen Ackles Celebrates Countdown Premiere
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles debuts behind-the-scenes snaps from Countdown’s LA premiere
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Jensen Ackles stepped out in style for the Los Angeles premiere of Countdown, Prime Video’s new original thriller series, and gave fans a front-row seat to all the excitement. In an Instagram post, the Supernatural alum teased, “Here’s a little taste of last night’s action. The COUNTDOWN premier! I’m really excited about this one. June 25th. @primevideo 👀 📺 ⏰.”
Jensen Ackles Lights Up The Red Carpet
Ackles arrived at the screening in a tailored suit, flashing his signature grin for photographers and fans lining the carpet. He posed solo and alongside director Derek Kolstad, executive producers JB Blanc and Marc Webb, and key members of the Countdown cast. The actor’s infectious energy was captured perfectly in a group shot he shared earlier in June, captioned “This group. Period. @primevideo #countdown,” giving viewers a hint of the camaraderie behind the series.
Inside The Countdown Premiere
The event drew a star-studded crowd to a downtown LA theater, where attendees got their first glimpses of the six-episode arc. Ackles, who plays Agent Mike Irving in the series, mingled with co-stars including Elliot Knight and other ensemble members. Fans got to see sneak peeks of tense action sequences and hear Ackles introduce the world to Countdown’s high-stakes premise: a covert unit racing against the clock to thwart global threats. The atmosphere was electric as clips rolled on the big screen and applause echoed through the house.
Behind The Scenes Sneak Peek
Alongside premiere photos, Ackles dropped behind-the-scenes content from the Countdown set. In a post entitled “Reporting for duty. Countdown, a new original series, premieres June 25,” he shared snapshots of rehearsals and read-throughs with the cast and crew. One image revealed Ackles seated at a conference table, scripts in hand, flanked by his on-screen team—an intimate look at the collaboration that powers the show.
Fans responded enthusiastically, flooding the comments with countdown emojis and tagging friends to mark the June 25 global launch on Prime Video. Ackles has been teasing the series for months, offering quick updates from set—sometimes joking about “how many captions can you guys come up with?”—and inviting viewers to feel part of the production.
On-screen, Ackles brings his trademark intensity and wit to Agent Irving, a character with a sharp mind and unwavering dedication. It’s a departure from Dean Winchester but taps into his action-hero chops honed during Supernatural’s 15-season run. According to Prime Video, Countdown blends espionage and drama, promising pulse-pounding set pieces and emotional stakes.
With the premiere wrapped, Ackles hinted at future surprises. Though he didn’t confirm a second season, he thanked director Kolstad, producers Blanc and Webb, and the full crew in a recent post celebrating the close of Season 1. “A brilliant crew, a fantastic cast and an absolutely wonderful experience. Thank you to Derek, JB, Marc, @primevideo and everyone who made this project a reality. I’ll see you all for season 2 🤟🏼” he wrote, signaling fans can stay tuned.
Beyond Countdown, Ackles is known for his role on Supernatural, his voice work on animated projects, and his production company, Chaos Machine. Now, as he takes on Countdown, viewers are eager to see him tackle a darker, more grounded thriller. The LA premiere offered just that—an electric mix of red-carpet glamour and insider access, all captured by Ackles himself.
As the clock ticks down to the June 25 debut, Jensen Ackles has laid out the welcome mat. Between polished premiere snaps and candid behind-the-scenes moments, he’s set the stage for Countdown to be the summer’s must-watch series on Prime Video.
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