Smallville's Perfect Spin-Off Avoids 4 Big Superman Problems
Tom Welling's intention to make an animated Smallville sequel series is a perfect spin-off to the original show that will avoid some big Superman problems. Welling originally teased Smallville's animated revival with his former on-screen archnemesis, Michael Rosenbaum, in June 2021, but he recently offered a promising update on the Smallville animated TV show. While attending Fan Expo Vancouver, Welling spoke about his hopes for the series and the challenges that need to be overcome before it can be made.
While Warner Bros. has yet to formally announce the Smallville animated series, Welling's passion for the project speaks for itself. Appearing with Smallville's Lois Lane, Erica Durance, Welling spoke about his own plans for the animated show. He also mentioned several other Smallville actors, claiming that he's spoken with several of them about reprising their roles for the animated series. This indicates that the Smallville animated series has the support of the original show's cast and that it may be much closer to development than initially thought, with Welling claiming it's just waiting for Alfred Gough and Miles Millar to be available before work can begin in earnest.
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Smallville remains massively popular even years after airing its finale, and so far, the idea of continuing its story has been met with enthusiasm from fans. In fact, continuing Smallville in an animated format is perhaps the smartest way to do so — even if Tom Welling is willing to appear in a Smallville/The Batman crossover. By going animated, Smallville can dodge a number of potential issues, including one or two big Superman problems.
Smallville aired its final season in
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