‘Supernatural’ Season 12 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Rick Springfield Joins Cast, Learn Lucifer’s Sneaky Means

Juicy details about "Supernatural" Season 12 were revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2016. The panel announced the casting of Rick Springfield and what his character will do for Lucifer.

Rick Springfield Joins Cast

Previously on "Supernatural," fans saw Lucifer using Misha Collins' character (Castiel) as his instrument to spread wickedness to the world. Even Mark Pellegrino was also used by Lucifer as his vessel in the past, BitBag noted. Lucifer went as far as meeting God, portrayed by Rob Benedict, proving his immense power. "Supernatural" season 12 will continue to showcase Lucifer's powers and this time, using Rick Springfield's character as his instrument for his evil deeds.

Producers for "Supernatural" season 12 revealed themselves the juicy details regarding Rick Springfield's character at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, Variety added. The panel was moderated by Richard Speight Jr. and Rob Benedict who both portrayed God in different personas. "Supernatural" season 12 spoilers hinted that Lucifer's next vessel will be a rock and roll star, who is poised to lose his career.

.@cw_spn: @rickspringfield to Play Lucifer's Rock Star Vessel in Season 12 https://t.co/615uduPvou #SDCC @ZTE_USA pic.twitter.com/HDILlUtOVa

— TVLine.com (@TVLine) July 24, 2016

Rick Springfield As Vince Vicente

"Supernatural" season 12 will see Rick Springfield as Vince Vicente set to encounter adventure in "Affairs of the Heart." According to executive producer Andrew Dabb, Rick Springfield filled in the characteristics they need for the role. "Supernatural" season 12 needs someone who is a rock star in real life an actor as well. Dabb mentioned Springfield's performance in "Ricki and The Flash" and "True Detective." Springfield also appeared in "General Hospital as Dr. Noah Drake.

Other details revealed for "Supernatural" season 12 includes a new trailer, which showed the return of Mary, the mother of the Winchesters. Meanwhile, Sam, portrayed by Jared Padalecki, is still nowhere to be found. Mary is seen happily reuniting with Dean, portrayed by Jensen Ackles. The trailer ended with a soulful statement from Mary. "I never wanted this for you and Sam, come home."

"Supernatural" season will air on Oct. 13 at 9pm. Watch the trailer as shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2016.