‘Smallville’ Co-Creator Says Animated Sequel Is ‘Off The Table For a Bit’

Warner Bros. is currently focused on the reboot of “Superman,” which is delaying the production of the animated follow-up to “Smallville,” co-creator Alfred Gough revealed. In a recent interview on the “Talk Ville” podcast hosted by “Smallville” stars Michael Rosenbaum and Tom Welling, Gough expressed his understanding of the situation, acknowledging the ongoing changes at Warner Bros.

The original “Smallville” series, co-created by Gough and Miles Millar, was a hit on the CW, running for 10 seasons and a total of 217 episodes. The show followed a young Clark Kent as he navigated his superpowers in the town of Smallville, Kansas.

Gough highlighted the impact of regime changes at studios like Warner Bros., hinting at the recent appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios. This change in leadership could potentially affect the development and timeline of the “Smallville” sequel series.

The anticipation is high for Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” movie, scheduled for release on July 11. This film will be a test for the revamped DC Studios under Gunn’s direction, as they navigate a crowded superhero genre landscape. The cast includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl.

As fans eagerly await updates on the “Smallville” sequel series, it seems that they will have to be patient as Warner Bros. prioritizes their current projects. The interconnected world of superhero storytelling continues to evolve, and only time will tell when the beloved characters of “Smallville” will return to the screen in a new animated adventure.