Smallville fans, you can finally resume breathing. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster due to the fact the two creators left the show, because of the departure of Michael Rosenbaum and the announcement that two new regulars would join and because of contract negotiations for Kristin Kreuk and Allison Mack.It was confirmed pretty early on that Kreuk would only be a part-timer next season. However, Mack's future with the show was up in the air. Actually, it was even talked that she would not be returning because she couldn't reach an agreement with The CW show. The latter news was supported by the fact her name was omitted earlier this week in the network's Upfront press release.
TV Guide's Michael Ausiello breaks the news today that Mack inked a deal with the show to be a series regular next season. According to his sources, the actress will appear in all episodes of Season 8. I'm relieved that Mack will stick around because she is my favorite character on the series. Are you happy she is sticking around or would you have preferred to have Chloe leave Smallville and Metropolis for good?
Show regulars for Season 8 of the series are expected to be Tom Welling, Laura Vandervoort, Erica Durance, Aaron Ashmore and Allison Mack as well as the two actors who'll play Davis "Doomsday" Bloom and new female character Tess. Kristin Kreuk may be billed as a regular but, as I've said before, she will only appear in a few episodes.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-15-2008 @ 11:02AM
Will said...
Thank you
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5-15-2008 @ 11:15AM
lucyfan62 said...
YES! Chloe is the main reason I enjoy SMALLVILLE. I'm glad Allison Mack is back! That's taken me out of my MOONLIGHT blues!
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5-15-2008 @ 11:32AM
Tom said...
Mack's return is the one shinging light in what is shaping up to be Smallville's worst season ever (Isabelle I promise I won't go into another "Doomsday" rant like I did in the other topic).
Allison is a talented actress and I suspect if she plays her cards right, she could end up in another strong series after Smallville ends its run. Maybe even a sitcom, ala Alyson Hannigan?
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5-15-2008 @ 11:33AM
Isabelle Carreau said...
I agree with you on this. Without her on board, I'm not sure I would have kept watching Smallville next season. She and Michael Rosenbaum were the main reasons why I still watched the series.
5-15-2008 @ 11:46AM
Tom said...
Isabelle,
I worry a little bit about Michael Rosenbaum to be honest. He's been a solid performer in this series, bringing a perspective and dimensions to the Lex Luthor character never seen before in previous incarnations.
The roles he's taken in various films however have done little to showcase his talents in my opinion. I'd hate to see him fade away before he really got a chance to show everyone what else he has to offer.
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5-15-2008 @ 11:50AM
Isabelle Carreau said...
If he doesn't want to be forgotten, he needs to stop making forgettable teen movies and move onto more series or more adult-oriented movies. It can be a romantic comedy but it as to aim at a 20-35 audience instead of a 16-22 one.
On Smallville, he showed he had the goods to portray serious and powerful roles. He needs to use those scenes to get cast in better movie roles.
5-15-2008 @ 11:58AM
Robobagins said...
Maybe, just maybe with even less Kristen Kreuk then this season, the show can make up for no Michael Rosenbaum. And maybe they'll pull Mack's character out of the slump she's been in.
In the beginning I started watching Smallville because I'm a life long fan of the big "S" but somewhere down the line Lex stole the show. I'm gonna miss him, but I will do my best to give the next season a fair shake.
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5-15-2008 @ 12:00PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
Less Kristin Kreuk is a definite plus in my book. I've never been a fan of the actress and the character.
Since Tom Welling and Allison Mack are the only two original cast members left in the regular cast, I'm pretty sure Chloe will get meatier storylines.
5-15-2008 @ 12:10PM
Edward said...
So it's only 13 episodes to wrap up the series??? Really?
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5-15-2008 @ 12:10PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
I have not seen the official episode number order in writing yet.
5-15-2008 @ 12:25PM
Edward said...
According to Brad in his Reaper post, "The show will return for 13 episodes in the mid-season and will likely run alongside the CW's other fantasy suspense series Supernatural after Smallville finishes its run."
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5-15-2008 @ 1:01PM
mj said...
Whew! At least now I can watch it. Without Chloe, no way. I think Michael is making a huge mistake. On the other hand, NO LANA!!!!! Chloe is such an awesome character; however, please, please stop the Jimmy/Chloe thing. NO NO NO. For some reason, writers don't get it. This happened with the Jackie/Hyde romance on That 70's Show. The fans LOVED it, so naturally, they stopped it. If you read Smallville Fan Fiction, the perfect relationship is Oliver and Chloe. Read some, it works. This could lead to a great spin off with Ollie's gang, aka the JL.
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5-15-2008 @ 1:56PM
Tom said...
The greatest irony of this show is that Chloe is really the perfect fit for Clark, relationship wise. We all knew that, regardless of what happened in the series, Clark and Lana would never stay together. And frankly, I've never felt there's been a spark between Welling/Clark and Durance/Lois. Watching them on screen, it's been hard to envision that down the road they'd fall in love.
Yes, I understand that's the point of their relationship right now...but still, I've never seen anything that suggested chemistry between them.
With Chloe however I think they made a character that, were there not established cannon requiring Lois and Clark to at some point become couple, I'd very much have wanted to see her and him together in the end.
You know that might make for an interesting poll -- ignoring established Superman mythos, who would Smallville fans rather see Clark end up with at the end of the series -- Lana, Lois or Chloe?
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5-15-2008 @ 3:05PM
ac said...
Honestly if she wasn't on board I wouldn't of been either. Lex and Chloe were the most interesting characters in recent years and with both gone I dont think I could watch. The lack of Lana is an upside however Doomsday doesn't sound like a good fit for Smallville. I'm not a fan of the comics but I read that Doomsday killed Superman. If Doomsday could kill Superman, Clark on Smallville is going to last 5 seconds against this guy. However the season sounds like its short so maybe it will work as long as Lex returns for the finale and Lana dies on the premire. I got so annoyed when I saw the preview for tonight's episode showing Lana recovered and Chloe with the milky white eyes Lana had in zombie mode. I feared Chloe was biting the dust too.
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5-15-2008 @ 3:49PM
Zach said...
I was really disappointed to hear that Rosenbaum left but crushed when I heard Mack was leaving.
I don't watch the show often but that character [probably because of the charming actress] is just the perfect woman. She's wicked and unbelievably hot - this announcement is a relief.
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5-15-2008 @ 7:30PM
taylor said...
I love Smallville, but even my adoration can't mask how uneven this season has been. I just hope that next season will be better. Thank the gods Allison Mack is returning.
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5-16-2008 @ 8:11AM
Mary said...
Yay!
I wouldn't watch it without Chloe/Allison because there's no reason to. I mean, no Michael and with two new characters? Just no!
Please writers, give us Chlark and Chlois please.
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5-18-2008 @ 6:36AM
kennat5pm said...
They need to get a younger looking Lois, one that is in her mid-twenties like Allison. The current Lois on Smallville looke way over the hill with those huge silicone breast implants, she looks like she belongs to another generation.., not generation X.
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7-28-2008 @ 11:42AM
MagicMyk said...
Where can we send Allison Birthday Card Greeting?
Do you have any address? email add or business address.thanks
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