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realized that I actually had to work opposite these two ever-talented actors. Fortunately, both Jared and Jensen are complete gentlemen, and were very welcoming to me as a new-comer on the show. They were generous with their time and their knowledge, and even had me laughing to the point of tears. The set of Supernatural was such a warm and wonderful environment for me as an actor to really explore and play with my character. The shoot itself was over so very quickly! With minimal takes of each shot, the scene was complete in what seemed like no time at all. Feeling a little anxious about the fast paced turnover, I turned to a fellow actor and asked for his opinion. He reassured me that they wouldn‟t have wrapped unless they were happy with the footage. Taking my friends words of wisdom to heart, I realized that I had to surrender myself completely to the project and to the director‟s vision. The creative process of filmmaking truly does require trust and sacrifice from all cast and crew. And that was precisely the experience I had on Supernatural. A completely harmonious and respectful creative work environment. After the shoot there were a few anxious weeks of waiting to see the final cut of the episode. When it aired I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I received from friends and family, and even complete strangers. I received so many emails, phone calls and kin