Overview
- Tom Welling said on Sunday that he and other original cast members are optimistic about an animated Smallville sequel and that early renderings and a poster have been produced.
- Michael Rosenbaum told outlets on Monday that creators Al Gough and Miles Millar have written a completed pitch but he has not discussed the revival with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn.
- Those involved say the project is stalled because Warner Bros. must grant permission to use the Smallville intellectual property and no formal greenlight has been issued.
- Reporting notes industry changes, including recent corporate moves linked to Skydance and DC Studios’ new 10-year plan, have concentrated control over DC projects and raised doubts about where a Smallville continuation would fit.
- Fans’ long-running interest and the cast’s willingness give the project momentum, but studio approval and alignment with DC Studios’ strategy are the key obstacles to production.