https://screenrant.com Smallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:33:45 GMT en-US hourly 60 New Smallville fan art imagines Tom Welling returning as an older Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman. One of the most popular Superman properties of all time is Smallville, the ultimate Clark Kent prequel story, as it told how Krypton's last son became the Man of Steel. Smallville essentially paved the way for the Arrowverse on The CW, which became the network's follow-up superhero chapter after Welling's series ended in 2011.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:33:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-tom-welling-older-fan-art/ A Christopher Reeve co-star hits back at The Flash's Superman cameo backlash. There has been a long debate about The Flash's DC cameos, which brought back to life multiple deceased actors, including Reeve as Superman, for an extended multiverse sequence. The moment was off-putting to many, both due to the choice to bring back dead actors and the poor CGI the movie used to recreate its returning cameos. Ever since the cameos became public, fans have protested The Flash's choice to use Reeve and others.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-christopher-reeve-cameo-backlash-john-glover/ Smallville star Allison Mack was released early from prison following her involvement in the NXIVM sex cult. Mack played Chloe Sullivan in Smallville, the Superman prequel series starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent that went on for ten seasons. Seven years after the show ended, the actress would be arrested due to her connection with the NXIVM sex cult, with Mack later being sentenced to serve three years in prison after pleading guilty to racketeering and conspiracy charges.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:07:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/allison-mack-nxivm-prison-released-early/ Smallville was packed with memorable stories, but not all of Clark’s exploits in the series were excellent additions to the Superman mythology. Over the course of its ten-season run, Smallville delivered a multitude of memorable storylines for Clark and company, with its season finales being among its most beloved installments. That said, not every Smallville episode is held in such high regard.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:20:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-worst-episodes/ Smallville includes many DC superheroes, but some are teased without making major appearances. Smallville tells the origin story of the young Clark Kent (Tom Welling), who discovers that he is actually an alien refugee named Kal-El. Over Smallville's 10-season run, Clark learns about his Kryptonian heritage and hones his powers, eventually developing the ability to fly and becoming the hero known as Superman and inspiring many fellow humans to become heroes themselves.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-dc-heroes-tease-never-use/ Barry Allen will have his first solo movie in the upcoming film The Flash, but Ezra Miller’s iteration is hardly the first live-action version of the Scarlet Speedster. The Flash has been a major DC Comics superhero since the Golden Age of comic books. Barry Allen and other iterations of The Flash have appeared in numerous live-action adaptations, making the hero one of DC’s most popular characters outside of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:55:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-flash-actors-dc-movies-tv-shows-live-action/ A surprising Marvel Cinematic Universe actor was initially offered the Lex Luthor role on Smallville before turning it down, leading to Michael Rosenbaum getting it. One of the superhero properties that came to pave the way for the modern comic book TV genre was Smallville, which became the ultimate Superman origin story. But as much as it focused on Clark Kent, it also explored how Lex became the Man of Steel's greatest enemy. Rosenbaum went on to get tapped as Lex and starred as the popular DC villain for seven seasons.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 16:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-role-marvel-actor/ Many swift and powerful speedsters have been adapted in DC Universe movies and TV shows. In DC Comics lore, Central City forensic scientist Barry Allen gains the power of super-speed after being soaked by chemicals that had been struck by lightning. This also allows Barry to tap into the Speed Force, which not only fuels his super-speed, but also empowers him with other abilities like time and multiverse travel. Barry uses his super-speed to become The Flash, but he is far from the only speedster in existence.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/fastest-speedsters-dc-movies-shows/ Smallville's Lex Luthor actor, Michael Rosenbaum, reveals he lost a role in an upcoming DC show. Rosenbaum became famous for giving life to Superman's greatest rival, Lex Luthor, over seven of Smallville's ten seasons. Smallville allowed Rosenbaum to become the best live-action Lex Luthor for many, as the actor got the chance to bring incredible nuance to the character, portraying him first as Clark Kent's best friend before the two became bitter rivals. Rosenbaum has another famous DC role, voicing Wally West/ The Flash in multiple shows. The actor recently tried to add another DC show role to his resume but was not successful.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 13:15:08 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-role-dc-show/ Smallville follows the adventures of Clark Kent, with many other Kryptonians also appearing on the show. Premiering in the fall of 2001, Smallville shows a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) in his adolescence and into early adulthood, with Clark gradually developing his Kryptonian powers and learning about his alien heritage as the Kryptonian refugee, Kal-El. Smallville ran for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011, with Clark finally becoming Superman in the show's finale.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 15:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/20-kryptonians-smallville-not-clark-kent/ Tom Welling opens up on the divisive Superman ending from the Smallville series finale as Clark Kent became the Man of Steel. Before the Arrowverse was one of The CW's biggest franchises, Smallville was their primary superhero drama until its end in 2011. Focused on a young Clark Kent, Smallville was the ultimate Superman origin story that lasted for a decade, making it one of the longest-running superhero shows ever made. While Clark did become Superman in the series finale, there was still some controversy as Welling never wore the actual suit.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-ending-tom-welling-defense/ Smallville star Tom Welling addresses the major Superman twist from Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. While the Arrowverse hasn't had a major crossover event in years, the last one still remains one of the biggest ones they ever did: Crisis on Infinite Earths. As it marked the end of one phase for the Arrowverse, the five-part event also honored past, present, and future DC live-action properties, including Smallville. During the 2019 event, Welling and Erica Durance reprised the roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, respectively.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 18:16:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/tom-welling-smallville-superman-powers-twist-crisis-infinite-earths/ The Superman prequel series Smallville has the best live-action iteration of Lex Luthor by far. Smallville debuted in 2001, telling the story of how Tom Welling's Clark Kent discovered his Kryptonian origins and came to terms with his powers. As Clark's story progressed towards his destiny as Superman, so did the story of his future arch nemesis. Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor was entangled with Welling's Clark from the very first episode of Smallville, with the series telling the tragic tale of friends-turned-enemies.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-lex-luthor-superman-smallville/ Before he became Superhero Freddy Freeman in the Shazam! movies, Adam Brody had a small role in the DC series Smallville. Based on the DC comics, Smallville ran from 2001-2011 and followed the younger years of Clark Kent's life as he came to terms with his powers and newfound responsibilities as the infamous hero, Superman. While the series did include several of Superman's greatest villains, such as Brainiac, Darkseid, and Lex Luthor, some of Clark's biggest trials could be found at the beginning of the series, where he was forced to take on several powerful metahumans and meteor infected individuals while trying to navigate his way through high school.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/adam-brodys-smallville-role-justin-greer/ Smallville includes many powerful characters in addition to Clark Kent. Airing over the course of a decade from 2001 to 2011, Smallville focuses on a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) as he learns of his Kryptonian heritage, hones his powers, and develops a friendship with Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Under the guidance of his Kryptonian father Jor-El, Clark eventually embraces his destiny as Superman and meets a wide variety of DC Comics heroes and villains.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:50:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-strongest-characters-ranked/ Like many award-winning celebrities, Lizzy Caplan made a few brief appearances on Smallville as she played one of its most memorable villains. Beginning in 2001, Smallville was a hit American superhero show that chronicled the life of Clark Kent/Superman, beginning with his teenage years. While the later seasons of Smallville did feature several of Superman's biggest villains, such as Doomsday and General Zod, the writers did try to put their own stamp on the genre by including their own memorable foes in season 1 and 2 (otherwise known as "Freak of the Week").

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lizzy-caplan-role-tina-greer-explained/ Lana Lang should have figured out Clark was an alien without him ever having to tell her in Smallville. After years of keeping her in the dark, Clark finally told Lana the truth about his alien origins in the season 6 finale. She had never come close to guessing this secret, but one detail suggests she should have known before that moment.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lana-clark-discover-secret-kryptonian/ Smallville season 3 secretly created a huge complication for Superman’s Clark Kent disguise. Toward the end of the series, Tom Welling’s character finally came to the conclusion that his superhero activities depended on “Clark Kent” keeping a low profile. To this end, some changes were made to his public persona, including the addition of his iconic glasses.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:46 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-perry-white-clark-identity-plot-hole/ Shazam! star Zachary Levi opens up about losing the role of Lex Luthor on Smallville. Smallville was a series that chronicled the life of a young Clark Kent, played by Tom Welling, as he learned about his Kryptonian heritage, and came to terms with his powers, to become Superman. The show would go on for 10 seasons, with Welling's Clark Kent going against Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor, who went from being the young Superman's best friend, to his fiercest rival. While Rosenbaum's performance as Luthor is synonymous with the show, Levi came very close to playing the part.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:18:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-cast-zachary-levi/ In Smallville, only 12 characters managed to discover Clark’s alien origins on their own. His Kryptonian heritage was the character’s most closely-guarded secret in the Superman prequel series. Throughout the series, Clark and his allies took great precautions in keeping this knowledge from getting out.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-characters-clark-kent-alien-identity/ Smallville made a multitude of massive changes to the Superman mythos when it reinvented the Man of Steel’s origin story. The Superman prequel series, which chronicled ten years of Clark Kent’s life, offered its own interpretation of his DC Comics story. Over the course of its ten-season run, Smallville found room for nearly every major figure in Superman comics, including Lois Lane, General Zod, Doomsday, and more.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-biggest-changes-superman-origin-story/ Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Superman and Lois season 3, episode 2, "Uncontrollable Forces."A frequent complaint of DC Comics' speedster coworkers was finally addressed in Superman and Lois season 3. Many modern superhero stories devoted to heroes like The Flash have explored the serious logistics of life in the fast lane, such as a speedster's increased metabolism requiring a special diet that meets the energy needs of someone running faster than sound. The Superman and Lois episode "Uncontrollable Forces" was more tongue in cheek, however, poking fun at a frequent trope in superhero shows like Smallville and the Arrowverse series.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-lois-dc-speedster-complaint/ One dark twist in Smallville season 2 hinted that Clark was actually right about Jor-El being evil. In the show’s early seasons, the Kents were fearful of the plans Clark’s biological father had for him. But as time passed, perceptions of Jor-El began to change.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:40:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-show-jor-el-superman-father-evil/ Each of the main characters in Smallville discovered the truth about Clark Kent (Tom Welling) being Superman at very different times in the series. Like most superhero stories, one of the most important elements of Smallville was Clark's secret identity. Since the pilot episode, Clark tried to protect the secret of his powers and his Kryptonian heritage from the people around him, but there were times when Clark either failed to hide the truth or was compelled to come clean.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-superman-identity-characters-know-when/ The Superman prequel series Smallville shows a large portion of the life of Clark Kent before becoming Superman. Smallville first began airing in the fall of 2001, following the story of a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling) growing up on a farm in his hometown of Smallville, Kansas. As Smallville progresses, it ventures more into Clark's adult life, with the show's 10th season concluding with Clark fully becoming Superman.

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:40:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-old-is-clark-smallville-start-end/ Five DC superheroes tested their mettle against Clark in Smallville. Over the course of his ten-season story in the Superman prequel series, Clark engaged in dozens of fights with super-powered opponents. Overcoming these challenges often required Tom Welling's character to utilize a combination of his Kryptonian abilities in order for him to emerge triumphant.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-superhero-fights-winners/ It took seven seasons, but Lex finally deduced Clark's biggest secret in Smallville. For years, Lex sensed that there was more to Clark than what meets the eye, but couldn't be sure exactly what his friend was keeping from him. But in the season 7 finale, all became clear to him at last when he figured out that Tom Welling's character was the Last Son of Krypton.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-discover-clark-secret-clues/ Smallville shows the darkest moment in any movie or TV show for Superman's archenemy Lex Luthor. Smallville first began in 2001, running for 10 seasons and telling the story of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) on his journey to eventually becoming Superman. Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) is an equally central character on the show, he and Clark becoming good friends after the latter saves his life, with Lex suspecting there is more to Clark than meets the eye.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:51:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-kill-clone-brother-darkest-scene/ The DCU can help the upcoming Wonder Woman prequel series, Paradise Lost, avoid a problem that similar DC shows like Smallville and Gotham have had with their stories. "Gods and Monsters," the DCU's first chapter, displays a unique approach to the cinematic universe with movies like Superman: Legacy and The Brave and The Bold rebooting DC's most famous characters and releases like Creature Commandos and The Authority introducing lesser-known DC characters to mass audiences for the first time. Right in the middle is Paradise Lost, which will revisit Wonder Woman's home island of Themyscira but will center on her fellow Amazons as they stay away from mankind.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-paradise-lost-avoid-dc-prequel-problem/ In almost every major Superman live-action adaptation, Lex Luthor is never far behind, being one of the Man of Steel's greatest villains for over 80 years. Wherever Krypton's Last Son appears, his extensive rogue's gallery follows him around. From major antagonists like Lex, Brainiac, Doomsday, Metallo, Parasite, and General Zod, Kal-El's mythology has some very dynamic and powerful foes he goes up against regularly. Even though Superman has to battle some incredibly dangerous threats, his biggest one may actually be the one without any superpowers, and that is Lex Luthor. As seen in the comics, Superman/Justice League cartoons, and every live-action Lex Luthor, the villain needs only his intelligence and sheer willpower to remain Superman's archenemy, posing a threat that Clark can't simply just punch his way through.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:30:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-every-lex-luthor-actor-character-differences/ Smallville didn't adapt DC's "Death of Superman" story, but it did leave the door for it happen in Clark's future after the show. One of Superman's most memorable stories in DC Comics saw the character perish at the hands of Doomsday, a seemingly indestructible, Kryptonian killing machine. The tragic event occurred in the pages of the 1992-1993 comic book crossover, Death of Superman, which had massive repercussions across the DC Universe.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:11:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-death-superman-doomsday-survive/ The Arrowverse Superman origins in Superman & Lois bear similarities and differences to previous origins seen in Superman movies and TV series. Every new Superman film and TV series since 1978's Superman: The Movie rehashed the Man of Steel's familiar origin: Baby Kal-El rockets to Earth as the doomed planet Krypton explodes. Jonathan and Martha Kent raise him in Smallville as Clark Kent, and he eventually moves to Metropolis, where he fights evil as Superman. With Superman: Legacy as the next step for the Man of Steel on the big screen, fans will likely get another retelling of how Superman came to Earth.

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-arrowverse-origin-movies-smallville-different/ Though they were wildly different shows, The Vampire Diaries and Smallville shared a surprising number of cast members. Riding the wave of vampire hysteria in the late 2000s, The Vampire Diaries began airing in 2009 and ran for an impressive eight seasons, and even had two spin-offs in the form of The Originals and Legacies. The series was a blend of romance, horror, and fantasy, which opened the door for a host of unique storylines involving witchcraft, werewolves, and vampires. The show's roster of performers often included up-and-coming stars, and The Vampire Diaries was the launching pad for notable names like Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev.

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/vampire-diaries-actors-roles-smallville-characters/ A rejected plan for a Smallville episode reveals Clark could've flown before the finale. Ever since the beginning of the series, Smallville was beholden to a guiding principle commonly referred to as the show's "No Flights, No Tights" rule. Because Smallville was always meant to be a story about Clark's journey toward becoming Superman, it was decided that Tom Welling's character couldn't fly or wear the suit until it was time for the show to end.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-superman-clark-fly-before-finale-plan/ Smallville quietly explained the reason why Lex is so determined to beat Superman years before their rivalry even began. The Superman prequel series famously took its time in developing Michael Rosenbaum's character into his comic book counterpart. It wasn't until the show's seventh that Lex's transformation into Clark's greatest enemy was complete.

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:20:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-3-lex-fights-superman-reason/ Smallville's Bart Allen actor Kyle Gallner gets turned into the Green Arrow for the new DC Universe in gritty fan art. The slate of movies and TV shows for DC is now under the capable hands of new DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. The duo is set to reveal by the end of January a few characters and projects that will be part of the first chapter of storytelling for the new DCU, and an artist makes a compelling case for Superman prequel series Smallville actor Gallner to play the DCU version of iconic archer Green Arrow.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:46:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/green-arrow-smallville-kyle-gallner-art-dc-universe/ Smallville star Tom Welling once decided not to stay in shape for the next season of his show. Smallville is a unique take on Superman's origins that follows him through his high school days, his early years as an on-and-off friend to Lex Luthor, and a few relationships before he eventually finds the love of his life, Lois Lane. The show depicts the Kents finding Clark in a cornfield, his rise to superheroism, and his discovery of his true heritage as an all-powerful alien. By its end, Clark has fully embraced his role of Superman and carved out a life for himself as a hero.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:42:54 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-superman-diet-workout-response/ Carrie Fisher's cameo in Smallville generated a very funny story due to the actress disappearing from the show's set. Smallville told the story of how a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) would grow to understand his powers and become Earth's greatest hero — Superman. The series ran for 10 seasons and over 200 episodes, which allowed the show to have many guest actors over the years, including Star Wars legend Fisher.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:48:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-carrie-fisher-filming-story/ Smallville's most important rule - "No Flights, No Tights" - eventually became its biggest problem. It was made clear from the very beginning by the creators of the series that Smallville was strictly about Clark becoming Superman. No matter how long the Superman prequel series lasted, Clark completing his evolution into the Man of Steel before the show's ending was never on the table.

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-no-tights-no-flights-rule-story-problem/ One development in Smallville season 7 reveals that Lana Lang didn't actually have to leave the show. In her final episode in season 8, she and Tom Welling's character faced a sad but seemingly unpreventable break-up. Due to the machinations of Lex Luthor, Lana was forced to part ways with Clark for good.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lana-not-leave-blue-kryptonite/ The exploration of the Kawatche Caves in Smallville season 2 point to the existence of a time-traveling Kryptonian in the town's past. Time travel was a recurring plot device in the Superman prequel series, but it was not used directly until the show's fifth season when Clark went back in time to prevent Lana Lang's death. It became increasingly relevant in the show's later seasons, but seemingly played no role in the first few years of Clark's Superman journey.

]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:00:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-2-kawatche-caves-time-traveler-kryptonian/ Bart Allen proved he was the perfect Flash for Smallville. The Superman-prequel series Smallville follows the story of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) in the time before he becomes the Man of Steel. Beginning in 2001, Smallville ran for 10 seasons and was followed by the Smallville season 11 sequel comic. Tom Welling would also later return as his incarnation of Clark Kent on the CW's DC multiverse event, Crisis on Infinite Earths, in 2019.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:50:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-flash-bart-allen-not-barry-good/ Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar reveal that they feel that a show like the Superman series couldn't be made with the studio oversight and fandom expectations of today's modern superhero movie landscape. The series premiered in 2001, airing across The WB and its successor network The CW for 10 seasons across 10 years. Smallville explored the earlier years of Superman's life on Earth, seeing Tom Welling's Clark Kent grapple with the challenges and responsibilities his Kryptonian heritage brings, while also navigating the trials that the life of a regular American teenager brings.

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:01:47 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-show-modern-day-superhero-movies-no-why/ Had Smallville's creators continued to be a part of the series in its final seasons, the show could've featured a different ending. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who developed the Superman prequel series, served as showrunners through its first seven seasons. But while both were responsible for much of what transpired in Clark's journey, neither played a role in how it all wrapped up.

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:40:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-gough-millar-original-plan-story-changes/ Michael Rosenbaum, best known for portraying Smallville’s Lex Luthor, reveals which actor on the show intimidated him in season 1. Centering on Superman/Clark Kent’s young adult years in the titular Kansas town, Smallville ran for a total of 10 seasons from 2001-2011. Unique for its melding of teen drama and superhero action, the hit series went on to influence a number of Arrowverse shows, including The Flash and Supergirl.

]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:56:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-michael-rosenbaum-john-glover-relationship/ The creators of Smallville are responding to whether they would want to reboot the hit Superman show. Smallville originally ran from 2001 to 2011 and starred Tom Welling as Clark Kent. Serving as the origin story for both Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, followed Kent's journey into becoming the world-renowned Man of Steel and Luthor's simultaneous descent into abject villainy. Smallville's Kent recently reappeared in the Arrowverse, which has reignited the character's popularity and prompted questions about a potential return to screens in a rebooted series.

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 21:48:58 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-creators-on-rebooting-clark-kent-superman-show/ Smallville concluded its 10-season run without resolving a significant Lana Lang story. First beginning in 2001, Smallville tells the tale of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) developing his powers and learning about his Kryptonian origins on his journey to becoming Superman. Many characters central to the Superman mythos play important roles on Smallville, not the least of which is his high school girlfriend, Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk).

]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:30:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lana-lang-story-not-finished/ Alfred Gough and Miles Millar reveal what they would do differently if they could revisit Smallville, discussing what story decisions they would change about the young Superman television series. The coming-of-age superhero series aired on The WB and the CW for almost 10 years, running for 10 seasons. Tom Welling starred as the young Clark Kent during his days in his hometown of Smallville, Kansas, as he comes to grips with his Kryptonian heritage and how he would use his powers to help the world that he calls home.

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:20:59 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-kent-lana-changes-creators-response/ After being pitched as Green Arrow in the new DC Universe, Smallville actor Kyle Gallner, who played Bart Allen, responds to the fancasting ideas. The DCU (formerly known as the DCEU) is seemingly getting ready for a reboot in some capacity. With James Gunn and Peter Safran in charge of DC Studios, a lot of reports have emerged over the last few weeks about the future of the franchise. While Gunn has debunked and addressed what is and isn't true, there is still a lot of unclarity about the DCU. With a new Superman movie happening without Henry Cavill, it appears DC Studios is possibly starting from scratch.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:13:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallvilles-bart-allen-actor-respond-green-arrow-fancasting/ Tom Welling is probably best known for his role as Clark Kent alongside Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luther in Smallville, but the Supernatural spinoff, The Winchesters, recently cast Welling in role in December 2022. Tom Welling plays the long-lost father of Mary Campbell, Sam Campbell. Sam is stoic and pragmatic, personality traits that have made him a successful hunter but have led to a strained relationship with his daughter.

]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:20:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-10-memes-that-perfectly-sum-up-clark-kent-and-lex-luthors-relationship/ Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor in the iconic DC TV series, wants to play the famous DC Comics villain in James Gunn's DC Universe. While Henry Cavill returned to the DC this fall in Black Adam, his era as Superman sadly came to an end. Despite Warner Bros. attempting to develop Man of Steel 2 as part of a larger arc for Cavill's Superman, things took an unexpected turn after Black Adam's release. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn announced this week that a new Superman movie is being worked on but will not feature Cavill as the last son of Krypton.

]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:16:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-michael-rosenbaum-lex-luther-james-gunn-dcu/ Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Titans season 4.The dark Superman story promised to Henry Cavill by the DCU Knightmare sequences has been brought to life in Titans season 4. The films of Zack Snyder teased a dystopian future in which Superman becomes influenced by evil and is transformed into a menace to the heroes he once called friends. Titans season 4 is doing something similar, but with Superboy in place of Superman slipping from the side of good.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/titans-dark-superman-cavill-dceu-story-fix/ It has been 20 years since Smallville first aired on screens everywhere, but the show continues to draw the love and adoration of fans everywhere. With the show's version of Clark Kent having appeared in the Arrowverse, there are now more fans discovering the series than ever.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-memes-sum-up-series/ With Tom Welling discussing Smallville on the new Talkville podcast, as well as actively attending fan conventions, it's a fun time to be a fan of the show. After a long absence in the media, fans are finally getting tons of insights and behind the scenes stories they couldn't get during the show's run time.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 21:45:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-kent-superman-mannerisms-tom-welling-nails/ Smallville’s final three seasons would have been completely different had Lana Lang never left. After starring in the show for seven seasons, Kristen Kreuk exited the series at the end of season 7 and came back for a five-episode arc to end her story for good in season 8. Going in this direction allowed Smallville to close the door on an important chapter in Clark’s life.

]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:40:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-8-story-changes-lana-lang-not-exit/ Smallville's John Glover reveals what episode made him weep during the show's production when reflecting on his time portraying Lionel Luthor. Glover portrayed the antagonist and father to Michael Rosenbaum's Lex Luthor across 8 seasons of the WB/CW DC Comics series. Smallville centered on Tom Welling's young Clark Kent before he became Superman, exploring his coming to terms with his Kryptonian heritage and emerging supervillain while also growing up on Earth alongside other notable characters from the comics, including Lois Lane (Erica Durance) and friend-turned-future nemesis Lex Luthor.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:57:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-john-glove-episode-cry-sad-lionel-luthor/ It's an exciting time for Smallville fans, as the podcast Talkville features two of the show's lead actors breaking down each episode of the series. The show's Superman, Tom Welling, has recently become very invested with the show's fan base, traveling for conventions as well as developing the podcast with co-host Michael Rosenbaum, who famously played Lex Luthor in the show.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:10:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-kent-biggest-dreams-came-true-at-end/ Smallville might have ended over a decade ago but Earth-167 remains in the hearts of actors Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum, who recently reunited to do a podcast called "Talk Ville." On the podcast, the two, who played Clark Kent and Lex Luthor respectively do a rewatch of each episode before analyzing it.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:21:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-most-brutal-character-deaths-ranked/ Superman Returns played a role in how Smallville handled Clark's love story with Lois Lane. When Bryan Singer’s DC movie hit theaters in 2006, Smallville was still in the midst of its ten-season run. At the time, the Superman prequel series was between its fifth and sixth seasons. At that point in the story, Kristin Kreuk's Lana Lang was still Clark's love interest on the show.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:50:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-lois-relationship-superman-returns-movie-impact/ DCEU fans are still yearning for perfection - especially when it comes to Superman storylines. Hopes are now at an all-time high thanks to the character’s return in Black Adam as well as the appointment of James Gunn as DC Studios co-CEO (via The Verge). However, there are many other places fans can see a near-perfect Kar-El, notably Smallville.

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:45:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-iconic-storylines-redditors-wanted-to-change-most/ Smallville actor Sam Witwer wasn’t shy about voicing his disappointment regarding the direction writers took in the show’s eighth season, but now the star says that he regrets criticizing Doomsday’s storyline. Smallville depicted Clark Kent’s younger years up to his transformation into the beloved DC hero, Superman. The television series had an impressive run on air, lasting ten seasons and inspiring the CW to produce other comic based shows like the ones that now comprise The Arrowverse.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:44:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-sam-witwer-regrets-criticizing-doomsday-storyline/ Superman’s return in Black Adam means that audiences will get to see Lois Lane in the DCEU too soon. Whether Amy Adams will continue playing the character remains unconfirmed, but fans will still be happy with the confirmation that one of the greatest fictional love stories is set to continue.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:30:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lois-lane-mannerisms-comics-erica-durance-nails/ Although Smallville wanted to use Batman, it was actually better off with Green Arrow. Due to DC standing in the way of the Superman prequel series introducing the Caped Crusader, Justin Hartley’s Green Arrow was often regarded as a substitute for the character. After all, Oliver Queen did end up filling a role in Smallville’s universe akin to what would be expected of Batman.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:20:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-better-with-green-arrow-not-batman/ Superman fever has caught DC fans once again thanks to the cameo appearance of Henry Cavil's version of the Kryptonian in Black Adam. In addition to that, rumors of a Man of Steel sequel as well as the appointment of James Gunn as DC Studios' co-CEO have also caused the euphoria to surge to an all-time high.

]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-mannerisms-dc-comics-michael-rosenbaum-nails/ Tom Welling discussed his unique stunt with actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista in Smallville. Famous for his iteration of Clark Kent, Welling portrayed the character for a decade, from 2001-2011, on The WB and after its merge with UPN, on The CW. Welling is currently starring in a lead role in the television series Professionals and a recurring role in The Winchesters while his action movie Deep Six will be released sometime next year.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:03:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-dave-bautista-tom-welling-stunt-details/ The reunion of Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum in the podcast "Talk Ville" is the most exciting thing to happen to the Smallville fandom since Welling returned to screens in the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths arc. The former co-stars are working their way through each episode of the classic Superman series, sharing behind-the-scenes information and their perspectives on the show as it developed.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:30:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-best-most-accurate-dc-villains/ Smallville stars Tom Welling and Erica Durance, who portrayed Clark Kent and Lois Lane, would love to explore the arc that was set up during their Arrowverse appearance. While Smallville pre-dated the Arrowverse, the crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths made it part of the large Arrowverse multiverse, as Welling and Durance reprised their roles of Superman and Lois. During the multi-episode event, the crossover established Smallville as taking place on Earth-167 and followed Lois and Clark's lives nearly a decade after the series finale. Not only had Clark given up being Superman, but he and Lois were now parents of two daughters.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:48:53 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-erica-durance-arrowverse-story-continue/ Superman’s disguise never would have worked on Smallville. Over the course of its ten-season run, Smallville gradually adopted numerous characteristics of the classic DC Comics superhero, one of which being his secret identity. In the show’s final season, Clark eventually donned the glasses and the alter ego of a mild-mannered Daily Planet reporter.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:40:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-superman-secret-identity-glasses-not-work/ Smallville season 1 included an Easter egg that hinted at Lex Luthor murdering the Justice League. In the freshman season of the Superman prequel series, the Justice League of America was a long way off from crossing paths with Clark. In the first three seasons of the show, Clark was Smallville’s only DC superhero.

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:10:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-killed-justice-league/ With Superman & Lois season 3 likely to feature Lex Luthor, the time is right to consider what the show could learn from the version featured in Smallville. Lex Luthor first debuted in Action Comics #23 in April 1940 and has been a recurring villain ever since. At various times depicted as a mad scientist, corrupt businessman, and power hunger politician, most iterations of Luthor are motivated by a towering ego along with an envious hatred and deep distrust of Superman.

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:01 GMT https://screenrant.com/lex-luthor-superman-lois-smallville-learn-what/ Smallville star Tom Welling says there's a season 1 episode that his kids are still not allowed to watch. The actor starred as Clark Kent on the WB/CW show from 2001 to 2011. Functioning as a Superman origin story, the series charted the growth of several major players from the Man of Steel's catalog before they became the characters that comics fans remember, such as Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), Lois Lane (Erica Durance), and many more. Smallville set the stage for modern superhero stories, spawning a legacy over a decade after the finale with the CW's DC franchise still going strong.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:08:44 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-1-reaper-episode-tom-welling-kids/ One major issue stood in the way of Gene Hackman making an appearance on Smallville. Among the many memorable performances by the iconic actor was his villainous role as Lex Luthor in the 1978 Superman movie. He also portrayed the character in two of the sequels, Superman II and Superman IV: A Quest For Peace. And apparently, he could have had a role in a fourth DC project tied to the Man of Steel.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:21:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-gene-hackman-role-salary-issue/ Smallville actors Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum reveal their reactions to the shocking deaths in season 1, episode 16. A Superman origin story famously following a "no tights, no flights" rule, Smallville focused on Clark Kent's (Welling) small-town life before he became the Man of Steel. The series debuted on the WB (now known as the CW) in 2001 and ran for an impressive 10 seasons, airing more than 200 episodes. Smallville, which saw Clark learn to harness his superpowers while dealing with life as a teenager, earned a passionate fan base and spawned a DC franchise that has continued on the CW with the Arrowverse.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:10:06 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-michael-rosenbaum-stray-deaths-reactions/ Tom Welling talks about the lasting legacy of Smallville. The CW show originally premiered in 2001, when the network was still called The WB and told the story of a teenage Clark Kent as he navigated growing up in Smallville while hiding his super powers from his friends and defending them from the forces of evil. Running for ten seasons, Smallville became a cult classic, garnering passionate fans worldwide over the years.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:35:07 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-reflects-on-impact/ Since efforts were made to have Batman added to Smallville, it’s worth wondering how much would be different if Bruce Wayne had actually appeared. Tom Welling’s Clark encountered well over a dozen DC superheroes over the course of the show’s ten-season run, but Batman was not among them. However, his absence certainly wasn’t due to a lack of trying.

]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:51:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-batman-setup-story-breakdown/ Smallville actor Tom Welling reveals his reaction to an uncomfortable season 1 intimate scene. Debuting on the WB, now known as the CW, in 2001, Smallville follows the origin story of Superman before he becomes the Man of Steel. Welling stars as teenager Clark Kent, the DC hero's alter ego, as he learns to harness his powers. Smallville aired for 10 seasons and over 200 episodes, spawning a multimedia franchise including comics, novels, online games, and eventually leading to the creation of the Arrowverse on the network with Arrow premiering in 2012.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:58:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-actors-reflect-uncomfortable-season-1-intimate-scene/ One of Smallville's most bizarre and unique traits was actually the main reason for the show's success. Superman is one of the most iconic characters ever to exist and is considered not just the quintessential hero, but the character that popularized the idea of superheroes in fiction. As such, the Man of Steel has seen many iterations, being brought to life by many different actors in many different mediums, making Superman's live-action history one of the most storied of any character in film and TV.

]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-no-tights-flights-superman-interesting-good/ Smallville star Tom Welling talks about his pitch for how Bruce Wayne could have appeared in the Superman prequel series. Before The CW had the Arrowverse, Smallville was the network's flagship superhero series, focusing on Clark Kent's origin story and exploring how he became Superman. Starring Welling as the DC icon, Smallville ran for a decade with over 200 episodes and is in many regards recognized as the series that paved the way for the Arrowverse, which got its start in 2012 when Arrow premiered on The CW. While Clark didn't become the Man of Steel until the series finale, Smallville became the ultimate Superman series and served as a modern interpretation of the hero's backstory.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:56:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-bruce-wayne-tom-welling-pitch/ A Smallville fan shares his touching a touching story about when he met the series' lead stars Tom Welling and Erica Durance at a recent convention. Welling and Durance portrayed Clark Kent and Lois Lane during their teenage years before Clark became Superman. Welling currently hosts a Smallville retrospective podcast alongside former co-star Michael Rosenbaum, where they both reflect on the series and share stories about the show's production.

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:55:50 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-erica-durance-fan-story-details/ Tom Welling reveals that a funny incident involving Christopher Reeve on the set of Smallville led to threats of calling the police. Welling portrayed a young Clark Kent on the television series throughout the show’s ten season run on air. Smallville featured numerous, notable guest stars over the years including actors like Amy Adams, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and even Star Wars’ Carrie Fisher. However, one of the most anticipated and memorable guest roles was that of the man who many still consider the greatest actor to don the red cape, Christopher Reeve.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:17:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-recalls-original-superman-reeve-story/ For years, there have been rumors that Ian Somerhalder was supposed to play Batman on Smallville. Over the course of the show’s ten-season run, Tom Welling’s Clark crossed paths with multiple important figures from DC Comics, but the Caped Crusader certainly wasn’t one of them. However, that doesn’t mean attempts weren’t made to get him on the show.

]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:20:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-ian-somerhalder-batman-adam-knight-myth/ In Smallville, Clark (Tom Welling) didn’t complete his long-awaited transformation into Superman until the series finale, though in reality, it actually should have happened at an earlier point in the series. Clark, who started the show as a 14-year-old high school freshman, took ten years growing into his role as DC’s Big Blue Boy Scout.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:00:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-8-clark-kent-superman-identity/ Smallville star Tom Welling explains what it was like working alongside his onscreen patriarch John Schneider, revealing what their relationship was like both on and off the show's set. Welling portrayed a young Clark Kent on the show as he learned how to cope with the unique powers, troubles, and responsibilities associated with becoming Superman. The television series lasted for ten seasons, depicting Clark growing from an unpopular high school student to becoming a successful journalist and superhero.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:51:55 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-tom-welling-jon-kent-john-schneider-relationship/ Had Clark decided against undoing Lana Lang’s shocking death, several stories could have ended differently in Smallville. Lana staying dead would surely have had a tremendous impact on multiple characters in the series. As she was important in more ways than one, Clark isn’t the only person whose future would have been affected by the change.

]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:51:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-season-5-lana-lang-death-show-impact/ Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum explains what it was like to shoot an early scene in the series that showed off Lex Luthor's supervillain tendencies. The series, which began airing on The WB in 2001, ran for 10 seasons and 217 episodes, lasting until 2011, at which point the network had been renamed The CW. Starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent, the show follows the boy who would one day become Superman while he grows up and attends high school in a small Kansas town. Various iconic characters from the world of Superman appeared in their younger forms, including Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen, and Laura Vandervoort as Kara Zor-El, but one of the longest running stars of the series was Michael Rosenbaum, who played future iconic supervillain Lex Luthor.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:49:56 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-supervillain-michael-rosenbaum-response/ One Smallville episode ruins the ending the Arrowverse gave to Tom Welling’s Superman in “Crisis on Infinite Earths”. In the five-part Arrowverse, Smallville’s Clark Kent was brought back for a cameo that revealed what happened to him years after the show ended. A shocking twist confirmed that the character once destined to be Earth’s greatest hero is now completely powerless.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-superman-legion-superheroes-crisis-infinite-earths-ending/ Though tonally different, Zack Snyder's Man of Steel actually borrowed a number of key narrative elements and ideas from the Superman origin series Smallville. In an attempt to replicate the budding success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 2013 saw DC follow suit. Zack Snyder's Man of Steel introduced a grittier take on the most iconic hero of all time, establishing Superman's origin story and exploring his somewhat unique characterization within the DCEU. Though Man of Steel proved to be somewhat divisive, it successfully laid the foundation for DC's own shared universe, while introducing Henry Cavill's Superman in the process.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:50:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/man-steel-smallville-superman-story-mythology-copy/ Some fans attribute Superman's good morals and humanity to his better half, Lois Lane, but his strong connection to Earth never came from his wife. As an alien from a dead planet, Kal-El was thrown into an unfamiliar world at a very young age. Thankfully taken in by the Kents, Kal-El got to grow up to be the man readers know as Clark Kent.

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-all-seasons-smallville-lois-lane-kents/ Smallville's Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum feels that one season 1 storyline didn't age well. The WB/CW series, a Superman origin story, kicked off in 2001. Tom Welling played a young Clark Kent as he started his journey to become Superman in the titular town of Smallville. The first four seasons of the series focused exclusively on Clark's time in high school as he dealt with having powers and struck up a friendship with eventual villain Lex Luthor. The early seasons of the series also established Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) as Clark's love interest.

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:49:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-michael-rosenbaum-worst-storyline-chloe-lana-rivalry/ Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum discusses why watching himself in some Smallville scenes makes him cringe. Rosenbaum played a young version of the iconic villain for seven seasons before departing the show. He starred alongside Tom Welling, who portrayed a pre-Superman Clark Kent, with their characters' complex relationship a cornerstone of the series. This was especially true in the first few seasons, as their dynamic was key to establishing the show's tone.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-lex-luthor-scenes-michael-rosenbaum-reaction/ Despite being a Superman origin story, Smallville's early years also made use of a teen drama format that would've nearly been the show's biggest mistake. Back in the '00s, Smallville brought a superhero story to the small screen in an utterly unique way: the show followed Superman's teen years before he developed the majority of his powers, exploring his gradual transformation into the iconic hero. Smallville saw Tom Welling step into the role of Clark Kent, and the show gradually introduced a number of key characters from the Superman mythos (and a number of important DC figures, too).

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:30:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-teen-drama-mistake-almost-bad/ The Smallville creators reveal that The WB network originally wanted Tom Welling's Clark Kent to have an antagonistic relationship with his parents in the Superman prequel series. The superhero and comic book genre has been mainstream for nearly two decades ever since its movies and TV shows took off with great success. One of the franchises that have stood out over the years is The CW's Arrowverse, created by executive producer Greg Berlanti. The interconnected universe launched several successful shows such as Arrow, The Flash, Black Lightning, and countless more.

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:49:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-parents-relationship-wb-influence/ The 10-season run of Superman origin story Smallville did have its issues with stretching its story, but the problem wasn't its later seasons – it was its early ones. Designed as a Superman origin with a twist, Smallville opted to forgo the most iconic elements of its protagonist and explore the hero's more human side. Smallville's central ethos was that Clark Kent shouldn't become Superman until its final episode – meaning that he wouldn't wear the iconic outfit or take to the skies during the show's run. The rule became known as “no tights, no flights,” and it became the show's biggest – and best – decision, because it set Smallville apart from other Superman movies and shows.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:20:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-superman-origin-problem-length/ Jordan’s story in Superman & Lois season 2 proved how ridiculous Smallville’s flying rules were. In the Superman prequel series, Tom Welling’s character remained grounded throughout the show’s ten-year run. It wasn’t until the series finale that Clark finally acquired the iconic Superman power and completed his arsenal of Kryptonian abilities.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:21:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-lois-smallville-no-flying-rule-ridiculous/ Smallville’s Green Arrow spinoff would have had a significant impact on the show’s future. Unlike Arrow, the Superman prequel series never led to a shared DC universe on the small screen. However, there were at least some attempts to give some of its characters their own stories outside of Smallville.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:40:10 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-green-arrow-spinoff-series-changed-story/ One of the longest-running TV shows of all time, Law & Order: SVU, is set to have a new showrunner in Season 24. David Graziano takes over after Warren Leight announced that he was stepping down from his role. Leight had served as showrunner in 8 seasons of the popular NBC procedural drama.

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:25:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-survived-changing-showrunners/ Over its 10-season run, Smallville made a number of bold choices regarding its telling of Superman's origin story, and all of them were mistakes that eventually backfired for the show and its cast. Credited with inspiring the modern superhero genre, the Superman character is by far one of the most iconic figures in all of pop culture. As a result, his story has been rewritten, reimagined, and retold time and time again, making for a truly staggering depth to the character's mythos.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:30:46 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-bold-choices-backfired-mistakes/ Smallville’s story made Lana Lang’s controversial ending a necessary move for the show. While writing off Lana enabled Clark to get his comic book romance with Lois, how it was handled was met with a great deal of criticism. The decision to force Clark and Lana apart with Kryptonite was considered by many to be the wrong way of closing the door on this chapter in Superman’s life.

]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:00:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-clark-lana-story-ending-good/ An Easter egg in Smallville actually creates a canon issue for its version of the Flash, and it highlights just how poorly the character was treated on the show. For an origin story that focused itself entirely upon Clark Kent's younger years leading up to his emergence as Superman, Smallville certainly branched out into the wider world of the DC universe far more than might have been expected. This was actually one of the show's greatest strengths; by showing how Clark worked with or against not just Superman's supporting characters and villains, but other heroes too, Smallville was able to explore almost every facet of his character.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:20:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-flash-easter-egg-bart-allen-problem/ Original Smallville stars Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum have announced the premiere date and details for their anticipated new podcast series, Talk Ville. Welling famously portrayed Clark Kent/Superman on the popular WB show, which ran from 2001 to 2011 for a total of 10 seasons. Meanwhile, Rosenbaum played a young version of the classic Superman villain Lex Luthor in the series. Together, the pair are hosting a new podcast series in which they revisit every episode of Smallville.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:40:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/smallville-podcast-tom-welling-michael-rosenbaum-premiere-date/