I’ve already said it, so I hope it doesn’t sound too much like a broken record, but I don’t see the point in keeping Smallville on the air for an eight season. I mean, seriously, folks, what can you find out or learn about Superman and his days back on the farm that you haven’t learned in the preceding seven years? At this point, it’s just beating an old horse to death, which is probably why two regulars on the show have asked for downtime, and will only be making cameos in the eighth season, while a third character will actually die — as in, for good. Can it be the show? Just kidding! Read on.
TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello has the news:
Question: Now that we know that Smallville’s coming back next season, when will we find out which cast members will be returning? — Kirsten
Ausiello: You’ll find out right this second (Warning: This spoiler will dramatically and suddenly accelerate, climb, stop and dive. It is not recommended for Smallville fans who are expectant mothers or those with a history of neck or back conditions or heart trouble) OK, here we go: Nearly everyone is expected to return for Season 8 except — wait for it, wait for it — Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kreuk. I’ll give you a second to catch your breath. [Beat] Sources close to the show tell me that both actors have informed producers that they don’t intend to return as series regulars next season. However, they are open to doing limited engagements, and those details are being worked out as we speak. Thanks for riding! Actually, you may wanna stay strapped in for this next one…Question: I was wondering if you could let loose some juicy Smallville gossip about some future episodes. — David
Ausiello: Find a calendar and draw a circle around April 17. That’s the day the show’s first post-strike episode airs. It’s also the day a long-running character — a series regular — takes his/her last breath. As in dies. For real. No cloning crap this time around.
So there you go. Two characters will get limited engagements (i.e. they don’t want to be on the show anymore, but out of loyalty, they’ll show up a time or two), while a third one will die. Been there, done that — where’s my T-shirt?
