Michael Rosenbaum has provided an replace on the upcoming Smallville animated collection he is creating with Tom Welling. Regardless of being in growth for a number of years, the actor who performed Lex Luthor on the present says, “It is gonna take time.”

“Tom and I are engaged on a Smallville animated collection that we’re making an attempt to get made. It is gonna take time,” Rosenbaum stated throughout a panel at Nashville Comicon 2024 (through ComicBook). “However the creators of Smallville are connected. They wish to be part of it. And we, , when it is the correct time, we’ll pitch it. You realize, we’re engaged on it, and we’ve some free animation that we have labored [on] with somebody who was simply superior. It seems to be nice. So if we will get that made, that’d be superior.”

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Rosenbaum performed Lex Luthor for seven of Smallville’s 10 seasons. His portrayal of the long-lasting dangerous man was extensively praised, with TV Information together with the character of their 2013 listing of “The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time.” Rosenbaum’s Lex Luthor was a fancy character, beginning as a pal and ally to Tom Welling’s Clark Kent earlier than step by step descending into villainy and changing into Superman’s best adversary.

The Enduring Legacy of Smallville

Rosenbaum beforehand mirrored on the lasting legacy of Smallville and his position as Lex Luthor. “I used to assume, ‘I’ve gotta do one thing higher,'” the actor stated on The Katee Sackhoff Present. “[But] how are you going to be higher than enjoying an amazing character like that on an amazing present for thus a few years? Simply to be fortunate sufficient to be on an amazing present and be good in one thing is wonderful. [If] that is how I will be remembered, that is the very best factor ever.”

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Erica Durance, who performed Lois Lane by way of six seasons of Smallville, opened up about her involvement within the upcoming animated collection throughout an look on the 2022 Saskatoon Expo. “I do know that it is nonetheless within the course of, the fellows will let me know once I’m to step in, and in what capability,” the actor stated when requested concerning the extremely anticipated revival. “So proper now, I feel they’re nonetheless in manufacturing or pre-production, brainstorming concepts and what have you ever.”

Smallville focuses on the early years of Clark Kent within the fictional city of Smallville, Kansas. The present explores Clark’s battle along with his rising powers, relationships, and journey towards his heroic future as Superman. Key characters embrace Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Chloe Sullivan, Lois Lane, and Clark’s adoptive dad and mom, Jonathan and Martha Kent. Identified for mixing teenage drama with superhero themes, the collection acquired constructive critiques and influenced superhero reveals that adopted.

All 10 seasons of Smallville can be found to stream on Hulu.

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Smallville

Rising up within the small city of Smallville, Kansas, Clark Kent harbors a secret. Despatched to Earth from the planet Krypton as a child, he possesses superhuman talents that he should preserve hidden. Beneath the steerage of his adoptive dad and mom, Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark learns to regulate his powers and use them for good. As he navigates the challenges of highschool, friendships, and old flame, he additionally faces threats from meteor-infected people and otherworldly villains. Alongside the way in which, Clark encounters acquainted characters from the Superman mythos, like Lex Luthor and Lana Lang, whereas grappling along with his true identification and future to change into the long-lasting superhero, Superman.

Launch Date

October 16, 2001

Forged

Tom Welling , Kristin Kreuk , Michael Rosenbaum , Allison Mack , Erica Durance , Sam Jones III , John Glover

Seasons

10

Studio

Warner Bros. Tv

Creator

Alfred Gough & Miles Millar

Important Characters

Clark Kent / Superman: The primary protagonist of the collection, a younger man who’s secretly an alien from the planet Krypton.Lana Lang: Clark’s childhood pal and love curiosity.Lex Luthor: Clark’s finest pal turned enemy, who ultimately turns into Superman’s arch-nemesis.Chloe Sullivan: Clark’s shut pal and confidante, who later discovers his secret identification.Pete Ross: Clark’s finest pal within the early seasons.Lionel Luthor: Lex’s father, a strong and ruthless businessman.Martha Kent: Clark’s adoptive mom, a form and compassionate lady.Jonathan Kent: Clark’s adoptive father, a smart and supportive man

Writers

Alfred Gough , Miles Millar , Jeph Loeb

Variety of Episodes

217

Community

The WB

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