It has now been confirmed that Ezekiel will be played by Tahmoh Penikett, whose previous credits include such genre favorites as Battlestar Galactica, Arrow, Dollhouse, and Smallville. He will be making his first appearance in the season premiere, which will air on October 8 at 9PM (ET) on The CW.
Supernatural Executive Producer Jeremy Carver describes Ezekiel as “a dignified warrior angel injured in the Fall,” referencing the final moments of the Season 8 cliffhanger. No additional details are known at this time.
