Smallville Star Provides Update On Animated Series Revival

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Smallville Star Provides Update On Animated Series Revival

Key Takeaways

  • Smallville stars are eager for an animated sequel but are awaiting approval from DC and Warner Bros.
  • The majority of original cast members want to voice their characters.
  • Timing and DC universe strategy shifts are factors delaying the Smallville revival.

As a die-hard Smallville fan who has been following this series since its inception, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation about the potential animated sequel. The prospect of hearing Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and the rest of the original cast reprise their iconic roles is simply enthralling!

It’s been a topic of much speculation, but there’s now fresh news about a possible revival of the beloved show, “Smallville”. One of its main actors, Tom Welling, has given an update on the potential continuation of the Superman origin tale in an animated series sequel.

Back in 2001, I found myself playing the character of Clark Kent in Smallville, a series that delved into Superman’s origin story. Over ten seasons, we took a high school perspective and watched as Clark transformed from a small-town farm boy to Metropolis’ protector. Tom Welling, Kristen Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, John Schneider, and Annette O’Toole were part of this journey, each embodying their unique DC Comics characters. In the finale of Season 10, I stepped into the Superman suit for the first time, completing Clark Kent’s destiny. However, the story didn’t end there; Smallville was reborn in a comic book series in 2013. Fast forward to 2019, I teamed up with Erica Durance once again in DC TV’s Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Reports about a potential animated revival of “Smallville” surfaced in 2021, with Tom Welling announcing through Cameo that he and Rosenbaum were collaborating on the project and intended to submit it to Warner Bros. for consideration. The pair have maintained a friendship since their time on the show and often co-host the “Talkville” podcast where they reminisce about and analyze each episode of “Smallville”. In a conversation with Screen Rant, Welling offered an update on the “Smallville” animated series, stating “We’re just waiting for approval from DC and Warner Bros.” The actor verified that they had the backing of the original creators and writers, Al Gough and Miles Millar, who are eager to pen the project, but that at present, the duo are busy working on Netflix’s “Wednesday”.

This undertaking represents a deeply-held interest of ours. While it may not become a major box-office hit, it’s aimed at delighting the dedicated fans. Each actor is eager to lend their voices to these characters – we’re all on board. All we require now is permission to utilize the intellectual property.

Welling mentioned that most of the actors are excited about coming back, stating, “Everyone is keen on lending their voices to their characters – we’re all on board.” Similarly, Michael Rosenbaum expressed his enthusiasm for returning in an interview with Screen Rant earlier this year, sharing, “The entire cast wishes to participate. They would voice their own character from the series, and we have a clear vision of what the show could be.

It seems that the main factor hindering the revival of the Smallville animated series at the moment is timing. The Writer’s and Actor’s Guild Strikes in Hollywood last year disrupted many projects, including Wednesday Season 2, undoubtedly causing delays for any work on the Smallville project as well. Additionally, the DC universe is undergoing a significant transformation led by James Gunn, which means that the timing must be just right for Smallville to make its comeback. Since Rosenbaum and Gunn have a close relationship in real life and Rosenbaum has appeared in many of Gunn’s films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, the project does have an advantage. It is encouraging to know that the Smallville animated series is still alive after so many years, and its cast members remain enthusiastic about its potential return.

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2024-10-15 15:23