The CW’s Smallville is nearing the conclusion of its Superman origin series. The show’s ten year run will air its series finale with a two-hour finale episode on May 13, 2011. Executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders have teased several bits of intel for these final episodes.
Peterson did confirm that Clark will come up against Zod (Callum Blue), Granny Goodness (Christine Willes) and Darkseid:
“[Clark faces] some baddies from his past. Potentially a lot of characters come back.”
The showrunners have also confirmed that these episodes will indeed see “Clark eventually turning into Superman.” Though they still would not say if he will finally fly or not, Souders did add a little something for the fanboys and girls:
“[Lois is] kind of all over him as far as how he’s dressing, what his hair looks like… but for a very good reason. If you’re a hardcore Superman fan, you’ll enjoy the ride. It’s a lot of fun.”
Peterson and Souders have quite an imposing expectation from fans, but feel they will not disappoint:
“Paying homage to 10 seasons is no small task, and wrapping up each character and story arc has been extremely important to everyone involved in the show. We’re excited to be able to make the final moments of Smallville a television event, as the character we’ve grown up with makes his legendary transformation.”
Official Press Release:
UP, UP AND AWAY! “SMALLVILLE” WRAPS ITS TEN-YEAR RUN WITH A TWO-HOUR SERIES FINALE EVENT ON FRIDAY, MAY 13, ON THE CW
The CW will present the series finale of SMALLVILLE as an epic two-hour television event on Friday, May 13 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.)The story of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and his journey to become the Man of Steel has captivated audiences for a decade. This final season, Clark attempts to find a balance between saving the world, which becomes even more difficult as the Vigilante Registration Act separates a nation, and spending time with his new fiancée Lois Lane (Erica Durance). Whether it’s donning glasses as a disguise, changing in a phone booth or learning how to fly, this season has put Clark closer to his destiny than ever before. Taking on Darkseid and battling the darkest of his demons, this two-hour event will send Clark soaring towards his birthright to secure his place in history as the world’s greatest protector.
“Paying homage to 10 seasons is no small task, and wrapping up each character and story arc has been extremely important to everyone involved in the show,” said executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders. “We’re excited to be able to make the final moments of SMALLVILLE a television event, as the character we’ve grown up with makes his legendary transformation.”
Please note SUPERNATURAL will be pre-empted on May 13 but will return with a two-hour season finale on Friday, May 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.)
SMALLVILLE was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (”Shanghai Noon,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”), based on the DC Comics characters. Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson serve as executive producers, along with James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola and Tom Welling. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television. SUPERMAN was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
Mark your calendars for May 13, 2011 and watch Smallville on the CW, Fridays at 8/7C.
[Source] TheCW | TVLine
