A new image from9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 reveals a first look atSupernaturalstar Richard Speight Jr. in an upcoming episode. The FOX series, a spinoff of the hit procedural9-1-1, follows Austin-based firefighters led by the resilient Owen Strand (Rob Lowe). The midseason premiere, titled “All Who Wander,” is set to release on January 20. Known for his portrayal of the archangel Gabriel and Loki, Speight Jr. was arecurring character onSupernaturalstarting in season 2, going on to appear in a total of 12 episodes. He also appeared in the spinoff seriesThe Winchestersas Loki.
Now,TVInsiderhas releaseda first-look image of Speight Jr. as Reverend Phil in the midseason premiere of9-1-1: Lone Star. Speight Jr.’s Reverend will be a key figure in supporting Judd (Jim Parrack), who has been drinking to cope after his wife Grace (Sierra McClain) took a temporary leave to volunteer with Mercy Ships. The photo shows Speight Jr. leading a faith-based sobriety group that both Judd and Owen attend. Take a look below:
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Speight Jr. Brings a Guiding Light to Judd’s Darkest Hour
Speight Jr.’s arrival as Reverend Phil in9-1-1: Lone Starcoincides with a climactic moment for Judd, whose battle with addiction was revealed in December’s midseason finale. After learning that he’d been secretly drinking to cope with his wife’s absence, Owen made a life-altering decision. Abandoning his plan to take a job in New York and leave Judd in charge of the 126,Owen decides to stay with his team and accompany Judd to sobriety meetings—a choice that sets the stage for this emotional arc beforeLone Star’s series finale.
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Co-showrunner Rashad Raisani described the upcoming episode as a deep dive into the power of addiction, noting, “It’s just beginning. It’s not over.” This marks a departure for9-1-1: Lone Star, a series traditionally centered on different high-stakes emergencies per episode, asit shifts focus to a deeply personal multi-episode storylineforone ofLone Star’s most beloved characters. Reverend Phil’s faith-based approach may provide Judd with a new perspective on his heartbreak, showing that even the strongest heroes need help sometimes.
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Speight Jr. joining9-1-1: Lone Staras Reverend Phil is an inspired addition. As a complement to the show’s renewed focus on emotional storytelling,Speight Jr.’s talent for portraying layered characters, like the trickster Norse god Loki, is set to enhancethe exploration of Judd’s deeply personal struggle. This casting not only brings added gravitas to Judd’s arc but also offers exciting crossover appeal forSupernaturalfans. Before the firefighters of the 126 face their asteroid disaster, Owen of9-1-1: Lone Starwill ensure his team receives the support they need to rebuild and come back stronger than ever.
9-1-1: Lone Star
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A spin-off series of 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star is an action-drama series created for Fox. The series follows Rob Lowe as Owen Strand, a firefighter from New York City who, after having rebuilt a team in the aftermath of September 11th’s attacks, is brought in to form a new one in Austin, Texas.
