Despite numerous hints being dropped throughout the final season of
Smallville and constant "wait and see" teases from the shows cast and producers, a report from
Entertainment Weekly makes it seem extremely unlikely that we'll see Michael Rosenbaum return as Lex Luthor as many had hoped.
"He has put the show behind him and moved on," says a knowledgeable source. "He’s pursuing his other creative outlet [writing]. By all indications, he is not going to be involved."
The door still remains open for Rosenbaum to come on board, but it’s closing fast. Smallville wraps series production late next month, with only three episodes — including the two-hour finale — left to shoot.
After the fairly lame way the character was written out of the show at the end of season 7, it's a shame we'll never get to see a decent face off between him and Clark, especially as their friendship was a huge part of the show. Unless they're keeping this as some sort of huge surprise, I think it's unlikely we'll see the actor return as the iconic Superman villain!
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