Yesterday, we reported that the CW granted “Smallville” an eighth season and offered speculation on whether or not Michael Rosenbaum would return to the role as Lex Luthor next year. (Rosenbaum has repeatedly stated he will not renew his contract after this season as a full-time cast member).
Today’s Ask Ausiello column at our partners on TV Guide On-Line reports that not only has Rosenbaum opted out of his contract, Kristen Kreuk (Lana Lang) has also informed producers she won’t be back for the eighth season as a full-time cast member. While both actors have decided to step away from their weekly appearance on the show for next season, the door could be open for each to return on a recurring basis as guest stars.
What this means to the overall future of the story arc on “Smallville” and the series direction next year remains to be seen.
ANGRY about Lex leaving, NOT about Lana leaving (finally, Clark can move on).
*gasp* Maybe more Green Arrow, etc.! 😉
A girl can hope.
KILL LANA!!!
Please, get it over and done with already! You have no idea how disappointed I was when 7×01 aired and Lana was still alive.
OK, I’m done. I am just done. The show was supposed to have ben over by now anyway, the creators had originally (IIRC) planned to do only a fiver year arc. Just kill the show and do the Green Arrow spin-off already!
i’m so disappointed about lex and lana leaving but it’sok i only watch for tom welling anyways he’s my most fav actor and he’s so hot anyways i’m sure the show is still going to be good
ok here is my problem with michael roenbaum(akalex luthor) leaving .
is this gives him a chance to do the nightmare on elm st remake its only a rumor
but I have this gut feeling that hell beback after he trashes elm st and as far as lana go they should make here just like the comics close fashon person
and now that the new season has started time for the suit and glasses