Walker Adds Ashley Reyes as Cordell’s New Partner, Replacing Lindsey Morgan
Jared Padalecki is getting a new partner this spring. Ashley Reyes (How I Met Your Father, American Gods) is joining the cast of The CW‘s Walker as a series regular named Cassie Perez, our sister site Deadline reports.
Cassie is described as a “spirited, uncensored, strong Texas Ranger based in Dallas who served as a Texas state trooper for eight years before that. She is unconventional and wily, quick on her feet. She knows that she’s one of the only women in her field and that the odds are always against her, but rather than color inside the lines, Cassie chooses to splash vivid colors all over the canvas.”
Reyes makes her first appearance in the show’s March 3 episode “Nudge” (8/7c), pictured above.
Lindsey Morgan, who played Cordell’s original partner Micki Ramirez, announced in October that she was leaving Walker for personal reasons.
“This decision was entirely my choice and I am overwhelmed with gratitude to all those involved for their full support and compassion,” Morgan said at the time. “I have only been treated with the upmost respect, kindness and appreciation from this cast, crew, production, writing team, network and studio. Walker was one of the safest, professional and joyful sets that I’ve ever experienced and it was truly a privilege to create with such gems of human beings.”
Are you excited to meet Cordell’s new partner? Drop a comment with your thoughts below.
Eh.
We all know that The only one who can be his partner is Jensen 🤷🏻♀️
Wasn’t he supposed to direct 2×07 instead of Amyn Kadera because Jared said in a interview that was the episode Jensen would be in the director seat. Just confused on what happened there.
There was a post shared on IG by someone who attended a meet & greet with Jensen at, I believe, the first Creation con that came after the Rust shooting (don’t quote me which, because I don’t follow the cons religiously).
She said Jensen wasn’t ready for a gun-centric episode so soon after the trauma of seeing Hylena shot, he said he had a bit of a wobble over shooting a gun scene, or something, so they put it back to later in the season.
Make of that what you will, you’re not supposed to discuss M&Gs at Creation cons, so whether it’s true, I can’t confirm. But that’s what someone said after that con. 🤷
Nothing has been said officially about the change, just that Jensen’s directing a different ep. I saw on IG he was with Jared riding horses the other day, so maybe he’s filming the one they’re shooting atm.
Could you please share that link if the account is public.
Glad they’ve given Walker a new partner – really interested to see their dynamic
Cool.
I wish American Gods had a 4th season… she was an interesting add to season 3. I could have seen her turning on Wednesday and teaming with Shadow.
I did like the bond she and shadow were forming
Looking forward to seeing how she does.
Happy for the show to expand the story. Just as long as this partner does not belittle and mistrust and emasculate Cordell
I was assuming they were setting up the officer who drove James & Trey to the hospital and then kept showing up in the ep as Walker’s new partner…
Can definitely see Walker’s bartender girlfriend getting all green-eyed about his new partner. Walker needs to let her know she’s the one.
Big shows to fill. Micki was an absolute gem.
I get they want a female partner for Jared Padalecki, but the real Texas Rangers only has 4 female Rangers (all time high), and this guy gets partnered up with 50% of them
Recasting might have been a better option
Not sure yet. I truly hate that Lindsay Morgan that played Micki Isn’t on the Walker any more!!! She was a beautiful & talented young lady that kicked butt on there!!! Maybe she could come back at a later date!!! Good luck to her in her endeavors!!!
Yes, l really liked Micky as a couple with Trey. They had nice chemistry together. l was hoping that she came back and gave their relationship a chance.
Although I was looking forward to watching Lindsey Morgan on a show other than The “The 100” where she had chemistry with most of the cast. There was no chemistry with Jared. Her character was perfect for her, but, she outshines Jared in so many ways. I am looking forward to the new partner.
I really don’t care for the show. It’s not any better than the Chuck Norris one. I think Jared and Jensen should wake up and realize their act is much better when together. Write a movie for crying out loud.