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General Hospital fans really love the plucky, resilient, and tenacious Maxie Jones, who has overcome the odds many times over the years. Before playing Maxie, Kirsten Storms became a soap star when she played Belle Black on Days of Our Lives from 1999 to 2004. She’s also been in quite a few projects geared toward a younger audience, and recently opened up about how she got the part in a major, young adult sci-fi film series.

A Soap Space Opera

In 1999, Storms starred in the Disney TV movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. The film’s IMDb page describes the plot as, “An inquisitive teenager pries into suspected dodgy dealings on her space station home – and ends up being sent down to Earth.” She would go on to reprise the role in two sequels, Zenon: The Zequel, and Zenon: Z3.

The actress spoke with TV Insider and explained that getting...

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and its two sequels are some of the most beloved Disney Channel movies, but Kirsten Storms, who played the titular role, reveals she almost wasn’t cast as the headstrong teen. “I went through, like, seven callbacks,” Storms recalls. “The director and the producer were at odds with who to hire. The other person was Allison Mack [who went on to play Chloe Sullivan in Smallville, then spent time in prison for her involvement in the cult-like Nxivm organization]. The director wanted Allison Mack, and the producers wanted me.” Not one to back down from a challenge, Storms gave it her all and wound up landing the role. “I went into it knowing I was not the director’s first choice, and it’s just in my personality to want to prove him wrong about his thoughts on if I could do it or not,” she explains. “That’s...

Drew Scott is best known for Property Brothers. But before that he had a very special, and some would say very important, role in Smallville.

During an appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Show, Scott revealed that he worked as Clark Kent actor Tom Welling's body double. "I was Superman's butt double back in Tom Welling's Smallville days," he said during a guessing game segment related to thirst traps. "It was more of a... there were a few of us, depending on the shot they wanted, but Tom Welling was much sexier than I was," he explained.

This is not the first time Scott has spoken about his links to Smallville. In 2020, he happily discussed his contribution to the series with People "When they're doing like butt shots and ab shots, I was the one they were using," he said. "It was great. It was a little side thing. I was...

We didn't see Allison Mack on screen again following her decade-long stint in Smallville, and later learned she'd become embroiled in a sex cult known as Nxivm. 

Arrested by the FBI in 2018, Mack pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and forced labour conspiracy. Accusations of money laundering and identity fraud followed, with racketeering and conspiracy charges also later added.

The actress who played Clark Kent's best friend, Chloe Sullivan, ultimately served 2 years behind bars and was released in 2023.

Mack, who has now vanished from the spotlight, was said to have been responsible for recruiting new members to the group and has previously been accused of attempting to enlist her Smallville co-stars.

In the DC series, Aaron Ashmore played Jimmy Olsen and was Chloe's love interest. Talking to fellow Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum for his Inside of You podcast, the actor reflected on learning about what Mack had...

It's hard to imagine this now, considering the stranglehold that superhero films and television series have had on Hollywood over the past decade and a half, but in the early 2000s, developing a show about a superhero -- even a top-tier one like Superman -- was not guaranteed to be a slam dunk. It's a testament to the charming, borderline addictive nature of "Smallville" that it not only existed on the fledgling CW network, but thrived there for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011.

In telling the story of Clark Kent's (Tom Welling) teen and young adult years growing up in Smallville, the frothy superhero drama introduced audiences to a crop of upcoming actors who made their mark both on "Smallville" and beyond. While some are still acting to this day, others have taken interesting career -- and personal life -- turns over the years that may surprise fans of the show. Here's the main cast of "Smallville,...

Tom Welling and Allison Mack were the only Smallville cast members to appear in all ten seasons of the Superman origin story. Mack played Clark Kent’s best friend and superhero sidekick, Chloe Sullivan. Chloe worked on the school newspaper with young Clark, and her innate curiosity had her sniffing around Clark’s secret.

Chloe Sullivan was the proto-Lois and Lois Lane’s cousin. She fearlessly chased stories, unearthing a few skeletons in the closets of the rich and powerful, making her more than a few enemies. While her journalism career would fizzle out, Chloe would go on to play an important part in Clark’s journey and the series at large.

Chloe Has a Couple of Close Calls

In the intense season three finale of Smallville, Lionel Luthor is arrested and denied bail for the murder of his parents. Chloe Sullivan is the star witness, having recorded Lionel’s confession on her voicemail.

The stars of Smallville recently discussed the Superman prequel series, revealing what mementos they took from the set. The fan-favorite The CW series, which continues to be popular, ended its remarkable ten-season run fourteen years ago.

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, and Erica Durance were all on the Smallville MegaCon panel. Cbr asked the actors what they had taken from the set, to which the Clark Kent/Superman actor Welling responded, "Just my memories." His co-stars, however, were not quite as reticent. "I got the Smallville jacket. I have Lex's goggles. A picture of the crazy doll," Lex Luthor actor Rosenbaum stated. Kreuk revealed she had kept a memento from one of the wildest Smallville episodes, "Thirst," which had her character Lana Lang turn into a vampire. "My vampire teeth and de-kryptonite necklace," she responded. Durance, who portrayed Lois Lane, kept her character's name tag and entire wardrobe.

That...

Michael Rosenbaum played television’s Lex Luthor on Smallville for over a decade, and has since become involved as a producer on a variety of projects. His latest endeavor is a TV series about Dorothea Puente, California’s most notorious female serial killer.

Per Deadline, the Smallville alum is collaborating with former Sony Pictures Television Studios president Jeff Frost via his new production company, Bristol Circle Entertainment. Michael Rosenbaum and Jane Whitney are co-creators, writers, and producers on the series. Jobs director and Graves creator Joshua Michael Stern will serve as executive producer along with Frost.

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Rosenbaum is most famous for his role as a young Lex Luthor, best friend to Tom Welling’s Clark Kent on Smallville. Also...

Smallvillestar Tom Welling opens up about losing his composure on the set of the hit Superman prequel series.

Per SportsKeeda, Welling discussed the experience during his latest appearance of fellow Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast. "We had to stop when they were rolling and back and forth," Welling recalled. "I lost my composure, and I went out there, and I raised my voice toward a crew who I know... I know all their names ... and another crew member comes and says, 'Tom, Tom, Tom, I need you to...,' and I'm like, 'I'm not gonna calm down."

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Welling portrayed a pre-Superman version of Clark...

Tom Welling, the former Superman actor, was arrested for driving under the influence in an Arby’s parking lot in Yreka, California, early Monday morning, According to TMZ.

Police reports indicate his blood alcohol level was at or above 0.08 percent. Before the arrest, Welling had posted a birthday message to his wife, Jessica Rose Lee, on social media. He has not yet commented on the incident.

Tom Welling’s most famous role is playing Clark Kent, the young Superman, in the TV show ‘Smallville.’ The show follows Clark as a teenager growing up in the small town of Smallville, Kansas, and discovering his superpowers.

Welling portrayed Clark for ten seasons, starting in 2001, showing his journey to becoming Superman. ‘Smallville’ became very popular and made Welling a well-known actor for his portrayal of the iconic superhero.

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In 2021, Tom Welling and his...

When your favorite TV show ends, you can feel like mourning. Sometimes, though, a show has gone on for so long that there's nothing left for it to do except to end. That was where "Smallville" was in 2011, when it began its 10th and final season on the CW.

"Smallville" followed a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) during his high school years. Running storylines included Clark's relationship with girl next door Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) and his friendship with future nemesis, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Along the way, the show included a monster of the week formula where Clark battled people given superpowers from Kryptonite — "Smallville" was very consciously "Superboy" by way of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer."

Season 10 was not announced to be the final season at the time, but the writers approached it as such. (The finale of "Smallville" is literally titled "Finale.") For one, while "Smallville" wasn't failing,...

Before Zack Snyder's Man of Steel wowed audiences in 2013, The CW's Smallville, starring Tom Welling, was the definitive take on Superman in the 21st century. With James Gunn set to usher in a new era for the Big Blue Boy Scout in 2025, fan editor Bauan Edits brought the two DC projects together, giving the Superman teaser trailer an amazing Smallville-style makeover.

The "Smallville Opening Style" edit of the Superman teaser trailer was shared on the social media platform X by Bauan Edits, where it has quickly racked up close to 50,000 views. The edit is a faithful recreation of the Smallville opening credits, complete with the show's theme song, Remy Zero's "Save Me." David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced are all featured as "starring," with James Gunn credited as the movie's writer/director. Bauan Edits even gave Superman the same arched...

One of the things that made Smallville such a great series was its amazing supporting characters and cast. The show follows a young Clark Kent on his journey to becoming the legendary hero as he tries to find his place in the world, with plenty of familiar names from the comic books and some new to the world of Superman.

Two of the women in Clark's life were Chloe Sullivan and Lois Lane. Chloe was a new character created for Smallville, played by Allison Mack. Mack started on the show in Season 1 and was on it for all 10 years. Lois Lane is the famous comic book character and the love of Clark Kent's life, played by Erica Durance. Lois joins the show in Season 4 as a guest star before becoming a series regular in Season 5. Although the characters are cousins and close friends, the actors who brought them to life...

Airing from 2001-2010, the young adult superhero drama Smallville approached the classic Superman tale from a whole new angle. The coming-of-age story focuses on the teenage years of Clark Kent (Tom Welling), concerning itself more with Clark than his larger-than-life alter ego. It's a refreshing and innovative take that requires tweaking many of DC's classic characters to make them fit the show's tone.

Smallville's reimaginings yield some of the most interesting adaptations of the characters in the Superman mythos; unfortunately, sometimes they miss the mark altogether. Not every hero or villain can be successfully scaled to fit the show's purposes, and as a result, the show is filled with wasted potential. Sometimes, this is because Smallville misses the heart of what makes these characters work, and some characters are doomed from the start.

Amanda Waller Could've Complicated Clark's Life Her Tenure Was Too Short

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Superman & Lois is a superhero action-adventure drama series created by Greg Berlanti and Todd Helbing. Based on the DC Comics characters of the same name by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, The CW series follows Clark Kent and Lois Lane as they try to raise their two boys on Kent’s family farm in Smallville. We see Superman going against many villains in the series, but the heart of the story lies in the relationships between him and Lois, as well as his children. Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alex Garfin, Erik Valdez, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. So, if you loved the hopeful superhero story, grand action sequences, and compelling characters in Superman & Lois, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Smallville remains one of the best superhero origin stories of all time, despite never getting past the actual origin story elements. Early in the rise of the superhero genre, Warner Bros. Television took the most famous and powerful superhero of all time back to basics. And thanks to an incredible cast, creative writers, and compelling stories told through the lens of a young adult coming-of-age story, it was a huge hit, paving the way for what would ultimately become The CW's Arrowverse.

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.

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It’s been more than three years since Tom Welling first revealed that he and Michael Rosenbaum were working on a potential animated follow-up to Smallville. Fans were excited by the idea, but unfortunately, the project seems to be stalled as it’s waiting on a very crucial approval from Warner Bros.

“The honest answer is we have not been able to get Warner Bros. to give us the thumbs-up. We need their permission,” Welling told TVLine. “We haven’t even gotten a response!” The actor admitted that the Smallville animated series is “more of a fan-driven idea” that likely wouldn’t be a “financial windfall” for the studio. “We all like each other, we all like working together, and if we could do it, it’d be fun,” he said. “But Warner Bros. — and I’m not hating on them — they just haven’t gotten back to us. It...

Eric Kripke was stunned by the backlash against The Boys for its portrayal of Nazis as villains. The show, known for its sharp satire and bold storytelling, reportedly faced criticism for depicting Nazi imagery and characters in its fight against superheroes.

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Kripke, reflecting on the controversy, couldn’t believe the pushback, considering the show’s obvious stance on villainous behavior. His disbelief highlights just how unpredictable the world of TV commentary can be.

Eric Kripke Defends The Boys‘ Anti-Fascist Message Amid Controversy Antony Starr in The Boys | Credits: Amazon Prime

Eric Kripke, creator of The Boys, called it “frankly stunning” that the show’s portrayal of Nazis as villains sparked controversy. His remark reportedly came in an interview where he explored the show’s deep anti-fascist themes—and its critique of modern white supremacy. With The Boys pushing superhero myths to outrageous extremes, Kripke delved...

The Smallville series finale ended with Tom Welling's Clark Kent embracing his destiny as Superman, though viewers never got a complete look at the iconic suit as it was only shown briefly underneath the character's shirt.

However, the actor says the original series finale included an entire sequence with it.

Welling recalled the scene during an appearance at Comic Con Stockholm. "[In] one of the final [scenes] Clark opens his shirt and finally leaps off the building. That was written [in] a completely different way," the actor said via Screen Rant. "They had written where Clark sees the suit, then cut to him, pulling it on and putting the boots on."

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Welling says that an ownership issue is preventing the series from moving forward.

Welling went on to explain how the series finale of 24 inspired him to request an alternate ending. "Do you...

Before Tom Welling would play Clark Kent in his pre-Superman years in the hit series Smallville, Christopher Reeve had suited up as the Man of Steel in a series of feature films. The two would unite when Reeve made a special appearance on Smallville, and Welling can still fondly recall the kindness that the beloved actor showed when they were filming the cameo.

"It was one of the most wonderful things Ive ever experienced," Welling said in an interview with Geek Vibes Nation to promote his new film, Mafia Wars. "I mean, we flew to New York from Vancouver to work with him. And he was only supposed to be there for about two or three hours. Because we were going to shoot all his dialogue and then we were going to, you know, he was going to leave and then we would shoot all my dialogue and he wouldnt leave.

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In June 2021, Superman fans were elated when they learned from Tom Welling himself that a continuation of The WB/The CW's hit 2000s teen superhero drama Smallville was in early development. Though it would be delivered in animated form rather than live action, this was more than enough to generate excitement from those who'd been waiting 20 years for more adventures with young Clark Kent.

As Welling noted when he confirmed the Smallville sequel, "Michael Rosenbaum and I are actually working on an animated series to bring those characters back to life, and use as many of the original cast members as possible." That last part, in particular, struck a chord because of one specific Smallville star. That same month, Allison Mack -- who played Clark's best friend Chloe Sullivan in all 10 seasons of Smallville -- was sentenced to three years in...

Superman is one of the most popular characters in the entire DC Universe, and the popular comic book "The Death of Superman" has served as inspiration for several projects throughout the years. In animation, live-action, and even video games, the story of Superman's death has been a popular point of adaptation, featuring Doomsday or even bigger villains. While some series have adapted details loosely, including in the Justice League cartoon, where Superman did not actually die but was sent to the future, others have been much more faithful to the source material.

Superman's darkest story has been made even heavier with the recent episodes of Superman and Lois. Following a clash with Doomsday, the show has focussed on the trauma of how this has affected others, and this follows a long line of adaptations that have done the same. Seeing this iconic storyline being adapted for a new series has...

Fox's Murder in a Small Town will bring together two big stars from the DC series Smallville. The special reunion comes 13 years after Smallville ended its run on television.

Per TVLine, Smallville star Erica Durance (Lois Lane) is heading to Murder in a Small Town, the new TV series starring former co-star Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang). After the show premiered in September, it's been revealed that Durance will make her debut in the next episode, which is set to debut on Oct. 15. A new image and a TV promo have also been released to hype Durance's entrance into the series.

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Kreuk has been starring in the series as librarian Cassandra Lee. Durance will play Emma O'Brea, a childhood friend of Kreuk's character.

Although Tom Welling played Clark Kent in all 10 seasons of Smallville, the actor never got to properly showcase the Superman suit. While the iconic gear was briefly revealed underneath the character's shirt in the series finale, it didn't really count as getting to don the entire costume.

Welling had always supported the "no tights, no flights" rule set by series creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. However, the actor told ComicBookMovie that he has recently had a change of heart. "I think now because of the two boys that I have with my lovely wife we have a bunch of costumes at home," he said. "It started out at the first Halloween, and now we have, I don't know, 40 or 50 costumes. The one costume we don't have is the Superman costume. I asked my son why, and he said, 'Because he's taken' and I said, 'By who?' 'By [you].' That was like,...

Smallville fans aren't the only ones still waiting for the animated revival series to finally get the green light. Erica Durance, who played Lois Lane in the superhero show, recently shared her thoughts on what she'd like to see from her character going forward.

"I'd love to have explored where she would have gone further in her career," Durance told Screen Rant. "Whether it was for her to be a mother, how she balanced all of that. I'd like to delve a little more into her past, her experiences with her dad, and how her upbringing shaped her a little bit more and just seeing her grow into another person, a grown up version of herself. But I'd love to keep her complicated and full of conflict 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,...

Smallville star Tom Welling discusses the possibilities of the Multiverse in relation to his Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Welling discussed the ways in which his various reprisals of the role of Clark Kent, aka Superman, were never quite in line with his portrayal of the role on Smallville. As such, Welling isn't certain that the Smallville Superman was the one who gave up his powers on The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths event. "I was asked to be in a lot of the other shows after Smallville ended, I was asked to sort of appear in them as Clark and it never felt like their tone was the same as Clark was or what Smallville was," Welling explained. "I still believe that in the crossover what you see Clark doing and giving up his powers and being with Lois for their family, that might not be...

A Smallville season 11 concept trailer sets up the ideal return for Tom Welling's Superman in a DC sequel. One of the key actors to have played Superman in live-action is Tom Welling, who he starred as Clark Kent for a decade on Smallville. Thanks to Smallville's tremendous success, it paved the way for more comic book and superhero TV properties, including the Arrowverse on The CW.

While Smallville ended over a decade ago, many are hoping to see the beloved Superman drama come back at some point. To show what a series revival could look like, LexReviews shared a concept trailer for Smallville season 11. Check it out below.

The Smallville season 11 trailer pitches the story after Welling's appearance in Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. However, following the restoration of the multiverse, the Smallville season 11 concept trailer sets up the idea of Welling being able to become...

Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are eager to create an animated Smallville series. Tom Welling provided an update about the status of the animated Smallville sequel, which is waiting for a green light from DC. Erica Durance and Rosenbaum have expressed interest in returning for the hypothetical Smallville sequel.

Longtime DC actor Tom Welling opens up on what is going on with the Smallville sequel series. Since its conclusion in 2011, there has always been the hope that the Smallville cast would come back in another continuation of this take on the Superman mythology. While a live-action revival may not be in the cards for the foreseeable future, Welling has been working on a pitch for an animated Smallville TV show with his co-star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor.

As Welling recently appeared at Terrificon the Smallville star finally gave a new update on the animated series and what is...

A Smallville animated series has been in the works for years. While the original cast is ready to lend their voices to their animated cartoon counterparts, Tom Welling says they still need to get the go-ahead from DC execs.

"We've been talking about it for a few years," Welling said during an appearance at the Terrificon convention in Connecticut on Aug 18 (via KryptonSite). "We want to do a Smallville comic book and animated series, and then we would all voice the characters. We've already got an artist, and we have a poster. We haven't been able to share it yet, but Lionel Luthor is looming over everybody, and it's really cool. But we just can't do anything without DC saying we can do it. They just haven't given us a green light, but we're ready, and Al [Gough] and Miles [Millar], who wrote Smallville, want to write it. But it's not our property,...

Allison Mack didn't plan to return for Smallville season 10, wanting to move on from the show after a long tenure in it. Mack returned to wrap up Chloe's story, citing fan commitment. Chloe's narrative continued in Smallville Season 11 comics.

Allison Mack was a regular fixture of the DC Universe in Smallville where she played Chloe Sullivan, but she only appeared in 6 episodes of the show's final season. Sullivan had the second-longest tenure on the series, behind only Tom Welling, and appeared in 205 episodes, including many of Smallville's most rewatchable episodes. The Superman prequel series pulled the bulk of its main characters from the comic book lore of Superman and Superboy. However, Allison Mack's Chloe Sullivan was an exception, with the charismatic journalist character being an original addition by the show's writers.

Considering the regular departures of the cast from the series, Allison Mack's persistence on the show is notable.

Smallville fan art reveals Tom Welling's potential Superman costume. Tom Welling was a perfect Clark Kent, but the show lacked a full Superman reveal. A possible Smallville animated spin-off could show Welling's Superman.

Smallville may have disappointed fans with a lacking Superman costume reveal in the finale, but some fan art has finally showcased exactly what Tom Welling in the suit could have looked like. Smallville aired on The WB at the end of 2001, and continued for 10 seasons, transitioning to The CW when the channel combined with Upn in 2006. The show provided insight into the early years of the world's most powerful superhero.

Smallville did an excellent job providing an origin for the Man of Steel, and showcasing the struggles of living with superpowers as a young man in school. However, it suffered from a lack of development when the show never saw the boy wonder become the Man of Tomorrow.

Michael Rosenbaum has offered an update on the upcoming Smallville animated series he's developing with Tom Welling. Despite being in development for several years, the actor who played Lex Luthor on the show says, "It's gonna take time."

"Tom and I are working on a Smallville animated series that we're trying to get made. It's gonna take time," Rosenbaum said during a panel at Nashville Comicon 2024 (via ComicBook). "But the creators of Smallville are attached. They want to be a part of it. And we, you know, when it's the right time, we'll pitch it. You know, we're working on it, and we have some loose animation that we've worked [on] with someone who was just awesome. It looks great. So if we can get that made, that'd be awesome."

Related Smallville Sequel Fan Art Imagines Tom Welling Suited Up as Superman

New fan art reimagines the Superman costume, paying homage...

Smallville's success paved the way for the Arrowverse, with Tom Welling exploring ten unique Superman costumes in new fan art. Welling's journey to becoming Superman was significant, with a look at alternate costume designs paying homage to past iconic Superman looks. A potential Smallville sequel could see Welling don a black-and-silver Superman costume, providing a fresh take on the iconic character.

Smallville star Tom Welling sports ten unique Superman costumes through new DC fan art. While the Arrowverse became a major DC TV franchise for The CW, it wouldn't have been possible without Smallville's major success, as it told Clark Kent's origin story. While serving as the ultimate Superman prequel, it wasn't until the Smallville series finale that the world got to see Clark finally become the Man of Steel.

To this day, Smallville is the longest-running live-action Superman TV show, while exploring new takes on the iconic mythology.

My Adventures with Superman is one of the most brilliant superhero animated series. Created by Brendan Clougher, Jake Wyatt, and Josie Campbell, the Adult Swim series tells the story of Superman aka Clark Kent as he starts his new job at The Daily Planet, with his roommate Jimmy Olson, and his senior intern at The Daily Planet who is none other than Lois Lane. They quickly become a team and try to bring in big stories so that they can become real reporters while Clark also tries to become the hero he is meant to be. My Adventures with Superman has great action but the brilliant thing about the series is that it isn’t an action series about Superman, it’s a series about a superhero and his relationships as he figures out who he really is. So, if you love the heart, optimism, great story, and fantastic animation...

Teen dramas are easily one of the most popular TV genres of all times, which makes sense considering how important the teen demographic is to TV networks. These stories range between romances, coming-of-age stories, mysteries, and even superhero epics, giving their fans a wide range of material to sink their teeth into.

Some of the most popular and revered TV shows are, at their core, teen dramas. From Freaks and Geeks to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, many of this genre's best series appeal to fans of all ages. Whether it's because of their well-realized characters and relationships, nuanced stories, or youthful perspectives, these series all earned their spot in television history.

Related The Most Beloved TV Characters, Ranked There are fan favorite TV characters, ones that everyone likes, and then there's another level: beloved characters fans would do anything to protect. Smallville Is a Teen Drama First, Superhero Show Second...

Main characters in Smallville discovered Clark Kent's Superman secret at different times, complicating his relationships. Superman's morality contrasted with Clark Kent's need for secrecy, leading to tension and eventual reveals. Despite not fully becoming Superman in the show, Clark's evolution into the hero was a central theme of Smallville.

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.

Because of Superman's morality, he'll always be known as the Big Blue Boy Scout, but throughout most of Smallville, Clark...

Smallville fan art showcases an older Superman and Lois Lane, imagining what they would look like if the show had continued beyond season 10. The artist imagines new outfits for the couple, including a full Superman costume for Clark Kent. Smallville ended with season 10, but continued on in a DC Comics series. Tom Welling also returned in The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event.

Tom Welling and Erica Durance's popular versions of Superman and Lois Lane have been reimagined in a new piece of Smallville fan art that shows an older version of DC's most famous couple. Smallville ended about 13 years ago, but remains a popular version of the Superman story. Part of this is because Smallville has held up remarkably well for an older superhero show. Smallville's continued popularity is probably also in part due to stars Michael Rosenbaum and Welling's rewatch podcast, Talk Ville.

The fan art...

This article contains spoilers for Smallville.

There’s no doubt that Lois (Erica Durance) and Clark (Tom Welling) were the right endgame for Smallville. And not just because Lois and Clark almost always inevitably end up together. Their years of loathing turning to respect and then love makes for some great TV, and Durance and Welling’s chemistry is incredible. However, even though Smallville mostly hit the mark with Clark’s love-life by the end of the series, his first love, Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk), deserved so much better than the arc she was given.

By the time Clark and Lana get together in the series, Lana already knows that something is up with Clark. He’s somehow always there to save her when she’s in danger or just generally involved with all of the weird stuff going on in town. His farm boy charms also aren’t really...

In a recent interview, Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on Smallville, divulged some details about a possible animated sequel to the Superman TV show.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Rosenbaum, who boasts the longest stint as live-action Lex Luthor, shared, "It's a great idea. We have Al [Gough] and Miles [Millar], the creators of Smallville, backing us up. When it's the right time, we'd like to go and do this; pitch to Warner Bros." Despite his confidence in the idea, the actor emphasized that it must be done at the right time, referencing the strike, recent changes at DC, and the new reign of James Gunn.

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"When the time's right, I think it's something that's a no-brainer, unless they have other ideas.

Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor in Smallville, is opening up about the idea he has for a sequel series in an animated form.

In a new interview, Rosenbaum revealed he and Tom Welling were developing an animated series with the original cast and creators of the show that originated in 2001 on the now-defunct WB network.

“All I could share is that it’s a great idea. We have Al [Gough] and Miles [Millar], the creators of Smallville, backing us up,” Rosenbaum said in an interview with Screen Rant. “When it’s the right time, we’d like to go and do this: pitch to Warner Bros. It has to be the right time, and right now is not the right time.”

He continued, “We had the strike, we had a change of executives at DC — one being one of my best friends in the world, James Gunn. When the time’s right,...

Smallville served as a platform for young actors to showcase their talents in superhero roles before major superhero franchises existed. Audiences may be pleasantly surprised to see familiar superhero actors interacting with Tom Welling's Clark Kent in Smallville. Smallville included intentional Superman cameos and cameos from previous actors connected to Superman, although young audiences may not have recognized them at the time.

Smallville's cast included many big-name superhero actors over its 10-year run. Some were intentional Superman cameos, while others were early roles for stars who would go on to have major superhero roles. Smallville originally aired back in 2001 before massive superhero franchises like the MCU or Dcu even existed, and it served as a good jumping off point for many young actors to show off their talents in superhero roles. The show also made sure to include cameos from previous actors who had connections to Superman, though...

Smallville creators considered making Chloe Sullivan become Lois Lane, but couldn't initially get permission to use the character. There was a negotiation process to get Lois Lane on the show, starting with limited appearances and eventually becoming a regular character. Peter Roth, the head of Wbtv, made the decision to keep Lois Lane on Smallville permanently.

A major Smallville fan theory was once close to happening. Tom Welling led Smallville for 10 seasons, with the series telling the story of how Clark Kent became Superman. Smallville featured exciting original characters alongside marquee names from DC Comics. One of such original characters was Allison Mack's Chloe Sullivan, but it appears the character could have been retroactively turned into a major DC name.

On the TalkVille podcast (via Comicbook.com), Smallville creators Miles Millar and Al Gough confirmed that they thought about making Chloe Sullivan become Lois Lane in the series. Speaking with...

Smallville's creators considered the possibility that Chloe Sullivan could become Lois Lane, but ultimately got Erica Durance for the role. Erica Durance's chemistry with Tom Welling was just as effective as that of Allison Mack, but Lois and Clark's relationship was different. Smallville could potentially continue in some way, as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are developing an animated series with much of the original cast.

Smallville's creators finally confirm that a popular fan theory about Lois Lane is not entirely wrong, as it was considered by the writers of the successful series based on the Superman universe.

Making its debut in 2001, Smallville told the story of Clark Kent during his adolescence, years before he put on the blue suit and became the hero of Metropolis. The series featured a long list of characters from the Superman franchise, such as Lex Luthor and Lana Lang, but also some new ones,...

An original plan for Lois Lane on Smallville was what fans had been theorizing for the first three seasons.

Starring Tom Welling as a young Clark Kent, Smallville served as an origin story, delving into the life of the budding superhero in the years before he'd actually suit up as Superman. The first three seasons did not include Lois Lane, and at the time, there was a popular fan theory that Allison Mack's Chloe was being set up to become the character, perhaps by having her name legally changed to Lois Lane. Of course, that theory was dashed when Erica Durance debuted as Lois in Smallville's fourth season, but as creators Miles Millar and Al Gough confirm on the TalkVille podcast, the fans still weren't far off with their original prediction.

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“Chlois,” it turns out, was — for a hot second, and before Smallville was ever pitched as a series — more than just what would one day be a wild fan theory.

Back during the superhero drama’s run, “Chlois” was a theory that Chloe Sullivan (played by original cast member Allison Mack) would somehow, some way turn out to be the iconic Lois Lane — possibly by adopting “Lois Lane,” her onetime pseudonym, as a new identity (and by some accounts, gulp, in the wake of the real Lois’ demise).

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Smallville was an incredibly popular show that ran from 2001-2011. However, despite new episodes of the show not airing in over a decade, fans remain devoted, creating fan art that shows Tom Welling as an older Superman.

Per ScreenRant, fans of Smallville are imagining what Welling, who played the budding superhero in the CW show, may look like if he were to put the cape back on. Part of what is stoking the flames of new AI-generated artwork is the announcement of a new Superman film in James Gunn’s Dcu, titled Superman: Legacy. When Gunn announced that Henry Cavill would not return as the Man of Steel, audiences began to speculate about who would take up the mantle in the new superhero franchise. One of the names that came up most was Welling, as his performance as Clark Kent is beloved. To the disappointment of some, Welling did not get the nod,...

HBO has a history of high-profile and well-regarded original TV shows that have been associated with quality television for over two decades. From The Sopranos to True Blood to Game of Thrones, these are series that have become pop culture phenomenons. One of their latest series, How To With John Wilson, is very different from some of the most famous series on HBO, but it is a unique show that cost a fraction of those other series and yet has still managed to gain a passionate audience.

Produced by Nathan Fielder of Nathan For You fame, How To With John Wilson is a comedic documentary series. The show follows filmmaker John Wilson as he attempts to give advice on personal issues in the form of tutorials filmed and cut with footage he has acquired walking around New York City or other areas he visits. The series typically goes off-topic from...

The Clark and Lana romance storyline was repetitive and went on for too long, overshadowing other character development. Allison Mack's real world charges make her scenes as Chloe in Smallville distracting. Smallville lasted for too many seasons, with the show changing significantly after its seventh season.

There are some harsh realities to rewatching Smallville 12 years after the show's series finale. Smallville is the Superman prequel series that debuted in 2001 on The WB, which later became The CW. The series starred Tom Welling as Clark Kent, chronicling his adventures as a high school student in Smallville who discovers that he has powers, and with them comes the knowledge of his past on the destroyed planet Krypton. Clark must come to terms with his dual life as a powerful Kryptonian and as a small-town teen.

While Clark's journey starts with him in high school, the series is not contained to that early premise,...

Bethany Joy Lenz reveals that she was involved in a cult for a decade, but credits the cast of One Tree Hill for trying to save and rescue her. Lenz believes that being away from the cult while filming the show in North Carolina made a big difference in her ability to leave. Despite her past with a cult, Lenz has continued her career in acting and music, appearing in various shows and releasing new music in 2020.

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz, who portrayed Haley James Scott, details how the show saved her from a cult. She initially revealed her history on her podcast Drama Queens, which she co-hosts alongside former One Tree Hill castmates Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton. According to Lenz, she had been part of a cult for approximately a decade.

In an interview with Variety, Lenz explained that "within a year or two" of starring in One Tree Hill,...

This article contains spoilers for The Bear Season 2, now streaming on Hulu.

For a lot of movies and shows, romance is necessary to pique viewers' interest. For The Boys, Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Starlight's (Erin Moriarty) romance is at the forefront, but in almost every series, romance isn't just focused on one couple. It's present in every secondary character in one way or another. The same can be said for The Bear, where, in Season 2, Carmy begins a romance with Clarie while other characters still find themselves looking for love.

It's typical to have two people of the opposite sex be friends. But, somehow, romance usually gets involved, such as the relationship between Chloe (Allison Mack) and Clark (Tom Welling) in Smallville. They were best friends during the entire series. However, a good chunk of their friendship revolved around unrequited love, and it eventually grew tired. On the other side of the spectrum,...