Supernatural's upcoming fifth season may be bringing back plenty of old characters - including Anna, Jessica, and Meg Masters - but that's not all the show doing to keep the cast from getting stale.

In addition to introducing the recurring role of Lucifer, Supernatural will be adding the recurring role of Raphael, a mechanic who becomes possessed by one of the most powerful beings in the universe.

We'll have more on this news as information is available.

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