“We Had Freedom to Change the Mythology:” An Oral History of ‘Smallville’

Despite its success, creators Millar and Gough faced an uphill battle to get the show off the ground. Few in Hollywood were interested, and Welling didn’t even want to audition for the role . After all, this was years before superheroes became the biggest commodity in Hollywood. But the duo’s heartfelt pilot script won over its actors, and the authentic performances of its cast won over viewers.

Here, the key players look back, with those sharing memories including Welling and the creators, as well as

MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover It’s all fun and games until one of your costars joins a sex cult and brands her initials into the cult initiates.

MrJonCryer MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover 🙏🐶🐱❤❤💕💕

MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover soap opera type show was a snooze fest, so, there is that

MJMcKean MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover No Alison Mack cause surprise she's a sex trafficker

MJMcKean MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover My head hurt trying to read this tweet

MJMcKean MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover Appointment TV! Loved it every week! Who else remembers when they edited the first two episodes into a sort of TV movie?

MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover What about this crazy person?

MilesMillar GoughAlfred michaelrosenbum MsKristinKreuk John_Schneider creamofwool RealJohnGlover Thank you!

michaelrosenbum Smallville gave, gives and will give hope. The world still needs it. Happy anniversary.

supermanloiscw Smallville ♥️

tenpou “Enemies” Lol

Somebody saaaave meee

Smallville20

Hey adamhlavac, Hectorisfunny and El_Santotaco. You guys would definitely get a kick out of reading this. So damn cool

michaelrosenbum Loved this ❤️❤️❤️

I still say back in 2010 you start the film DCEU on this show & all it’s characters! Best LEX EVER!!!

Loved this

I’m not crying, you’re crying, this interview was so heartwarming and it feels like picking back up with a good story you were reading 😩😭😩😭

michaelrosenbum I love these stories! Great partnerships generates excellent work environment, beautiful results and friendships for life. I see that in a lot of interviews about Smallville. More reasons to be a fan.

michaelrosenbum Saw this earlier. Really love the friendship that you two share. Epic ❤️

michaelrosenbum I posted I my Lex Luthor pages That the anniversary of smallville is the anniversary of your friendship as well because you keep close friends even after it ended 💙 michaelrosenbum tomwelling

michaelrosenbum I know the blurb is all serious (which I remember hearing that story somewhere over the years) but my fav part of the article is RealJohnGlover saying how he was annoyed with Rosenbaum on the set. It made me laugh. Iconic show and cast. Renewed my love of origin stories.

michaelrosenbum I am so glad you could be there for each other. It matters.

michaelrosenbum Love their connection and friendship. Still so strong after 20 years💙

michaelrosenbum 😁🐶🐱❤❤💕

Not Shocked by this at all

VivianBloom Such an endearing friendship. Did not know this, but I am not surprised. michaelrosenbum and TomWelling are good people ❤️

Why are we just learning of this now!!

No mention of Allison Mack.

There weren't comics about Clark's teen years? Weren't there Superboy comics back then?

Not believable. I'm out.

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