Recently, Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum have been working on bringing back their hit series, Smallville. The show would reunite Welling’s Clark Kent with Rosenbaum’s Lex Luthor for more superhero shenanigans. at this time, DC Studios has not greenlit the projectBut Welling and Rosenbaum revealed some key details about this potential Smallville Continue.
First, it will be animated, probably because of the gap in time since Smallville Completed in 2011. Original series creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are on board to write the sequel. In addition, an artist is attached to the project, per Welling. While the actors’ pitch was taking shape, it was just that: a pitch. Despite not being the official OK of DC and Warner Bros., the Smallville Reboot has fans as well as former cast and crew excited.
Since speaking of a Smallville The sequel swelled, the biggest question was which of the cast would return. So far, only a few stars have confirmed their interest in appearing in a Smallville sequel, but Welling seems confident that much of the cast will return.
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Tom Welling
Portrayed Clark Kent from 2001 to 2011
Tom Welling catapulted to fame after Smallville Premiere in 2001. Starring as Clark Kent, he became a fan favorite and starred in films such as Cheaper by the dozen. Welling played Clark for 10 seasons, and Smallville remains the longest-running superhero series of all time. A large part of the success is attributed to Welling’s performance, which anchored the show.
For his part, Welling seems proud of his legacy. The actor co-hosts TalkvilleA Smallville Rewatch Podcast, with RosenbaumAnd this project is what inspired more recent discussions of a sequel. Welling is more than ready to reprise his iconic role, stating: “IIWe already have an artist and we have a poster and we haven’t been able to share it yet [it is] Like Lionel Luthor looming over everyone and it’s really cool. But we can’t do anything without DC saying we can do it.
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As for the sequel itself, the actor explained: “They just haven’t given us the green light, but we’re ready.” for no Smallville Show to be successful, welling as Clark is essential. His interest in reprising the role is a fantastic sign that the sequel series could be a hit for DC.
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Michael Rosenbaum
Portrayed Lex Luthor from 2001 to 2008 and returned in 2011
Michael Rosenbaum is the other essential half of these Smallville Duo. A huge part of what made the series work was the juxtaposition of the heroic Clark and the villainous Lex. Their friendship descending into feud over 7 seasons was equally tragic and compelling. When Rosenbaum left after the seventh season, Smallville struggled to find a similarly interesting villainous presence, largely due to the chemistry between Welling and Rosenbaum. The latter has an additional appearance in Smallville Final season to set up Lex’s future beef with Superman.
Since then, Rosenbaum has carved a niche for himself Talkville and his personal podcast, Inside you. The actor was very open about his interest in reprising the role of Lex. When discussing plans for a Smallville sequel, Rosenbaum told Screen Rant: “When the time is right, we would like to go and do it; It has to be the right time, and now is not the right time.” The actor stated that “It’s something that’s a no-brainer unless they have other ideas.”
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As for the details of the plot, Rosenbaum is keeping his cards close to his chest. He claims that the pitch is a “great idea”. actually, He is optimistic that more members of the original cast will return if the series is picked up. Rosenbaum explained: “We’d love to do it — the whole cast would love to do it. They’d voice their own character from the show, and we have a concept of what the show is.”
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Erica Durance
Portrayed Lois Lane from 2004 to 2011
Although Erica Durance did not join Smallville Until season 4, it’s hard to imagine the series without her. Of course, Lois Lane is one of the most pivotal characters in the Superman mythos, but the CW series brought a new dimension to the character through Durance. Her iteration of the character is just as spunky and free-spirited as classic Lois, but she’s also younger. The Smallville Lois is at the beginning of her journalism career, which creates a unique dynamic between her and Welling’s Clark as they are peers. Durance himself is the reason her Lois is so memorable; Her fierce performance is unforgettable and provides the perfect counterpoint to Welling’s Clark.
Needless to say, Her willingness to reprise her role is a boon for the Smallville Sequel. Per Durance, she is interested in following Lois as a career wife and mother. The actress explained: “I would love to explore where she would go next in her career. Whether it was for her to be a mother, how she balanced it all. I would like to develop a little more into her past, her experiences with her father, and how her upbringing shaped her a little more and just see her grow into a different person, a mature version of herself.
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Durance also revealed that She would like to keep Lois the nuanced character she has always been:”I would like to keep you complicated and full of trouble and not always doing the right thing and not always saying the right thing, because there are more people like that out there, I think, in the world than those who seem to be super slick .”
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James Marsters
Portrayed Brainiac and Brainiac 5 from 2005 to 2011
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James Marsters was a truly intimidating and compelling presence in Smallville. Starting with season 5, the actor portrayed Brainiac and his benevolent old Brainiac 5 in the series. The character debuted as Clark’s mentor before being unveiled as the creation of Jor-El. His twist villain reveal was a huge success due primarily to Marsters’ performance. He played all versions of the character masterfully: the disguise, the villain, and the redeemed descendant. Getting Marsters back as Brainiac would be a win for them Smallville Sequel series.
The good news is that Marsters is absolutely open to rejoining the cast of Smallville. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star praised the series: “I think that Smallville was the most intelligent character version of Superman that I’ve ever seen.” He continued:
Superman is a very difficult character to write because he is invulnerable. Bravery is when I help someone, even when I have to sacrifice something to help them. This is the definition, and when you have a hero movie, you have the most exciting part [which] is when the hero has to risk his life to save someone or help someone. And that’s just impossible with Superman. He is invisible. He’ll be fine unless you pull kryptonite. Every Superman movie does this.
Marsters then continued: “With the TV series, you can’t pull Kryptonite every week. It gets redundant so fast. It gets cheesy. They sidestepped all of this by not focusing on Clark’s physical vulnerability, of which there is almost none. It was all about the fact that he was a teenager, and he was vulnerable to everything.” The Brainiac actor said he would “Love to do more of this.” A Smallville Sequel would hopefully deliver on Marsters’ hopes for a similarly “clever” Superman series.
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What other Smallville actors said about returning to DC
Actors who are ready to return to DC may be more willing to join Smallville
Although no remaining cast members have directly said they will return, many Smallville alumni have expressed continued interest in the DC Universe. Alan Ritchson, who played Aquaman/Arthur Curry, has a long history with DC. He, of course, started with SmallvilleBut the actor also played Hawk in Titans. Perhaps one of the most famous Smallville stars, Ritchson is now primarily known for Richer. He’s a popular fan favorite for Batman, and the actor even responded to the idea: “Here’s the thing about Batman – you know what his superpower is? Intelligence: This guy is the smartest superhero. “
except Richson, Smallville Supergirl actress Laura Vandervoort, who also played the female Brainiac equivalent Indigo in SupergirlRespond to the idea of ​​joining the DCU with a touchingYessssssssssss. Notably, James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, echoed her response, adding “I love Laura!“The actress has not been confirmed for any further DC products, but her comments indicate an interest in the franchise moving forward.
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striking, Durance also discussed the possibility of expanding her DC horizons. Like Vandervoort, she previously returned to DC television as Supergirl’s mother. When asked if she would join the DCU, the actress said: “Of course I would!Then she added:
It’s a fun, fun world to be in this superhero/fantasy/sci-fi mishmash. I would want something that has aspects of all different kinds of things.
Likewise, Kyle Gallner, known to Smallville Fans like Bart Allen/Impulse, has dropped some hints that he is interested in taking over as Green Arrow. The actors who continue to express an interest in taking on DC roles could be a good barometer of whether they would be willing to return to Smallville.
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Actors unlikely to appear on a Smallville reboot
Some actors may not want to return, while others may not
Unfortunately, some actors are unlikely to return to a Smallville Sequel, whether due to tragedy, circumstance. Series lead Christine Kreuk stated in a podcast appearance:”Smallville itself was based on Clark Kent’s puberty, that’s what it was. It was about the kid in high school. The man is no longer a child. He’s, you know, a grown man, and we would look at new, new ideas and all the characters would be in different places. But again, is this the thing that I want most in the world, that I want to see the most?
Kreuk, who played Lana Lang, also offered the perspective that she would rather see “Something fresh, something new, something reflective of the times.” These sentiments hardly rule out a return to the character, especially given how Crook came out on Talkville. Her positive relationship with Welling and Rosenbaum may be enough to convince her to appear in the Smallville Continuity, but she seems to think the series is best left as is.
Other stars are unlikely to appear for less creatively-driven reasons. Jonathan Kent actor John Schneider landed in hot water more than once over the last year due to Threats of violence against President Biden And Racially insensitive comments about Beyoncé Knowles. More infamously, Allison Mack’s criminal history precludes her from being a part of these Smallville Reboot based on optics alone, much less the moral implications.
Unfortunately, some actors from Smallville are no longer with us. Most notably, Lee Thompson Young committed suicide at the age of 29 in 2013. It is a tragic loss, and his role as Cyborg will be missed.
Still moving forward, it remains to be seen what will come of Welling and Rosenbaum’s continued efforts. A continuation of Smallville Has, however, a wealth of potential, especially if it has most of the original cast back.
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