Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum reflect on the 25th anniversary of 'Smallville', highlighting the show's novel origin-story approach and their enduring friendship, while discussing guest stars and Rosenbaum's departure.
01Summary
- 01'Smallville' premiered on The WB on Oct. 16, 2001, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
- 02The pilot drew 8.4 million live viewers, a record for The WB.
- 03Christopher Reeve appeared twice as Dr. Virgil Swann, and Tom Welling recalled Reeve staying for his coverage during filming.
- 04Amy Adams guest-starred in Season 1 episode 'Crave', playing a character who uses kryptonite to lose weight.
- 05Michael Rosenbaum left after Season 7 due to a contract dispute, refusing a three-year deal with no pay increase.
02Why it matters
This retrospective matters for fans of the superhero genre, as 'Smallville' pioneered the modern origin-story formula and launched the careers of many actors, influencing today's TV landscape.
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