Will 'Smallville' Season 8 Lose Cast Members?

buddytv · 02-19-2008, 04:55 AM

For a variety of different reasons, the seventh season is often the end of the road for many television shows. The contracts for some actors end after seven seasons, and when you have a hit show it can be pretty pricey to sign them on for another year or two. Another problem many shows face is the fact that they simply run out of steam in that amount of time, either creatively or in the ratings. These are all things that the CW is going to have to consider now that Smallville is nearing the end of its seventh year on the air. The network recently renewed the series for another season, but keeping all of the actors in place has proved a challenge.

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90210dreamer · 02-19-2008, 12:55 PM

wow well i just hope all of the same characters stay. i dont think i would watch smallville any more if lana, chole, and lex left

stephanievaniersel · 02-19-2008, 12:57 PM

If Allison Mack (Chloe) leaves after season 7 then so am I.
She's really the highlight of the show for me ..

BethesdaRy · 02-19-2008, 01:17 PM

Lex is by far the best and most complex character.

He goes...and I go!

chlark4ever · 02-19-2008, 01:32 PM

A couple of these characters have a REALLY big fanbase, so if they go, they're gonna lose a lot of viewers. I know one thing, they HAVE to keep Chloe (Allison) on, she's needed there. I agree with stephanievaniersel, she IS the highlight of the show. I don't think Lex (Michael) should go. I'm not a fan of his character because, you know, he's evil!! But, he is important to the show, and I LOVEE MR! Nothing against KK, but I ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY HATEEE HER CHARACTER!!!!!! In fact, I think Smallville would be a hell of a lot better and the ratings would go up if Lana Lang would just DIE... or at least move away or something... But, anyway, the point of my whole post is: AM should stay, MR should stay, KK should go.

leleana · 02-19-2008, 01:37 PM

I thought Michael Rosenbaum said he wasn't coming back? Maybe I'm thinking of a different show and a different character.

richieice · 02-19-2008, 01:51 PM

Mainly I think what is needed is solid writing... something Smallville seriously lacks repeatedly (though not always) If Chloe or Lex is to disappear, there should be a good plot based reason for it. And they should try to have the actors back for 1 or 2 episodes towards the series end. Lana, on the other hand, could die in a car crash, be abducted by aliens, possessed by a witch or turn into a vampire and disappear and I wouldn't give a !@#!@. Wait a minute... 3 of those things have happened... lol... thus the shady writing... KILL LANA!

justcuzifeltlikechangingthis · 02-19-2008, 02:00 PM

this show just wouldnt be the same without all the major actors/actresses, though they could kill lana and I would be ok with it because she has gone stale for me anyway but she brings ratings so they won't kill her.

mikeydd1 · 02-19-2008, 02:43 PM

hi everyone yer i would watch smallville to the end love it.. i would love for it to never end. but ya no one it will.

lexii314 · 02-19-2008, 02:48 PM

I 've been watching Smallville on FFW for some years now. A no Lana show would make me very happy. Once Lex is gone I will no longer watch.

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02-19-2008, 04:55 AM	#1
buddytv Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11,778,727	For a variety of different reasons, the seventh season is often the end of the road for many television shows. The contracts for some actors end after seven seasons, and when you have a hit show it can be pretty pricey to sign them on for another year or two. Another problem many shows face is the fact that they simply run out of steam in that amount of time, either creatively or in the ratings. These are all things that the CW is going to have to consider now that Smallville is nearing the end of its seventh year on the air. The network recently renewed the series for another season, but keeping all of the actors in place has proved a challenge. To read the rest, click here.

02-19-2008, 12:55 PM	#2
90210dreamer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	wow well i just hope all of the same characters stay. i dont think i would watch smallville any more if lana, chole, and lex left

02-19-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
stephanievaniersel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	If Allison Mack (Chloe) leaves after season 7 then so am I. She's really the highlight of the show for me ..

02-19-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
BethesdaRy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Lex is by far the best and most complex character. He goes...and I go!

02-19-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
chlark4ever Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 31	A couple of these characters have a REALLY big fanbase, so if they go, they're gonna lose a lot of viewers. I know one thing, they HAVE to keep Chloe (Allison) on, she's needed there. I agree with stephanievaniersel, she IS the highlight of the show. I don't think Lex (Michael) should go. I'm not a fan of his character because, you know, he's evil!! But, he is important to the show, and I LOVEE MR! Nothing against KK, but I ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY HATEEE HER CHARACTER!!!!!! In fact, I think Smallville would be a hell of a lot better and the ratings would go up if Lana Lang would just DIE... or at least move away or something... But, anyway, the point of my whole post is: AM should stay, MR should stay, KK should go.

02-19-2008, 01:37 PM	#6
leleana Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 327	I thought Michael Rosenbaum said he wasn't coming back? Maybe I'm thinking of a different show and a different character.

02-19-2008, 01:51 PM	#7
richieice Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 193	Mainly I think what is needed is solid writing... something Smallville seriously lacks repeatedly (though not always) If Chloe or Lex is to disappear, there should be a good plot based reason for it. And they should try to have the actors back for 1 or 2 episodes towards the series end. Lana, on the other hand, could die in a car crash, be abducted by aliens, possessed by a witch or turn into a vampire and disappear and I wouldn't give a !@#!@. Wait a minute... 3 of those things have happened... lol... thus the shady writing... KILL LANA!

02-19-2008, 02:00 PM	#8
justcuzifeltlikechangingthis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 97	this show just wouldnt be the same without all the major actors/actresses, though they could kill lana and I would be ok with it because she has gone stale for me anyway but she brings ratings so they won't kill her.

02-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#9
mikeydd1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	hi everyone yer i would watch smallville to the end love it.. i would love for it to never end. but ya no one it will.

02-19-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
lexii314 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	I 've been watching Smallville on FFW for some years now. A no Lana show would make me very happy. Once Lex is gone I will no longer watch.