Key Takeaways:
– Jensen Ackles revealed a challenging experience working with Jessica Alba on Dark Angel.
– Ackles’ described a “bickering brother and sister” relationship with Alba.
– Alba provided emotional support to Ackles when his grandfather passed away during the filming.
– Ackles speculated that Alba’s relationship with co-star Michael Weatherly might have influenced her behaviour on set.
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Jensen Ackles, best known for his role in Supernatural, recently shed light on his challenging experience working closely with Jessica Alba on the science fiction series Dark Angel. The Fox show, which premiered in 2000, brought fame and recognition to both Ackles and Alba despite their reported behind-the-scenes contention.
Challenges Behind the Camera
Ackles’ revelation came in a 2022 interview on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, where he dubbed his interaction with Alba as a “horrible” experience. Ackles claimed Alba “did not make it easy” for him on set. He further characterized their relationship as rivalrous sibling-like bickering.
Despite their chemistry on screen as fellow super soldiers, the atmosphere offscreen was very different. “She had it out for me. It wasn’t that she didn’t like me. She just was like, ‘Oh, here’s the pretty boy that network brought in for some more window dressing,” Ackles shared, expressing his perplexity about the actress’s negative reception of him.
A Rocky On-Set Relationship
Ackles explained that Alba’s indifference to him might have had something to do with her then-relationship with co-star Michael Weatherly, adding further stress to the already intense shooting schedule. The tumultuous relationship lasted three years, from 2000 to 2003, according to Independent.
Jensen revealed that he and Alba engaged in constant bickering, similar to the conflicts a brother and sister might have. “But we bickered,” the Batman actor shared, “We bickered like brother and sister.”
A Sibling Rivalry to Savored Support
Despite the conflict, the Dark Angel co-stars showed their support for each other during critical times. Alba reportedly consoled Ackles emotionally after his grandfather passed away during the filming of the series. Recalling the incident, Ackles said, “She literally just walked into my trailer and held me for a half an hour.”
Ackles emphasized, “If she walked in, we’d be all hugs, but she didn’t make it easy on me,” indicating that their workplace animosity did not extend to genuine and deeply felt personal issues.
Dark Angel: A Critically Acclaimed Series
Despite the off-screen drama, both Ackles and Alba gave commendable performances in their respective roles. Unfortunately, their hard work and dedication did not lead to a third season for the show. Still, the series received largely positive reviews and won several awards, including the People’s Choice Award for Best New TV Drama.
Fans of Dark Angel, despite its premature conclusion, can enjoy both seasons of the series available on Amazon. This sci-fi adventure offers a glimpse into Ackles and Alba’s gritting performances that, despite reports of on-set skirmishes, left an indelible mark in the realm of TV drama series. The personal dynamics between the two actors add a new dimension to their on-screen roles, making the backstories even more compelling.
