Shanks Being Fitted for Hawkman Wings

For its ninth season, “Smallville” producers are looking to bring in as many of the expanded D.C. Universe characters as possible as Clark slowly begins to grow into his destiny as the Man of Steel.

Fans are buzzing about an upcoming episode that will see actor Michael Shanks guest star as Hawkman.  The episode will feature a growing version of the Justice League and Shanks says that while he’s only in two episodes of the show so far, there’s a possibility Hawkman could be back for more.

“The way it’s set up there is a strong possibility that there could be more,” Shanks explained in an interview with The Huffington Post. “I don’t know where they’re going with their season arc, but they certainly set the table. They’ve left that possibility wide open.”

Shanks also says that Hawkman will help Clark grow into his role as Superman.

“Hawkman being the alpha in the Justice Society, being someone who…has made some missteps along the way, can or could represent a type of mentor character to Clark in his leadership abilities with his burgeoning team members of the Justice League,” Shanks said. “He represents a character that has a lot of wisdom to pass down to this next generation, so there is a strong possibility that once the initial phase wears off that there will be a coming together of those two to paint a larger portrait of the future, of what Clark has available to him and what his options are.”

One part of getting ready for the role is being fitted for wings.

“This is what I’ve been doing the most of, is going for fittings and you know, talking to the producers about the character and discussing the elements of the voices. But mostly it’s been focused on the costume and the logistics of the costume,” Shanks related. “Again, it’s a necessary thing. I really appreciate the reverence that these guys have.”

Shanks’ episode is set to air early next year.