New Smallville Updates

by Ron Cloer

(February 16th 2008) With the writer’s strike over Smallville fans have got to be wondering when the capeless Clark and his crew will be returning.  According to the CW new episodes of Smallville will begin on April 17^th and will include 5 new episodes.  It’s not a full season yet but it’s something and April isn’t that far away.

There is other news coming out of Smallville, Kansas involving one of the fan favorites, Green Arrow.  Justin Hartley, who plays Green Arrow, has been signed by the CW to a talent holding deal.  Why did they sign him?  Well, obviously they are serious about using him in an upcoming project.  Let the rumors begin! 

My favorite theory is that the CW has plans to spin off Green Arrow and the other members of the Justice League that we’ve seen on the show.  It’s not difficult to imagine a Justice League show with Green Arrow, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Black Canary, Aquaman with occasionally appearances by Clark Kent.  Sure the Aquaman spinoff show didn’t work but who’s to say this wouldn’t work?  The Justice League has a well known cast and definitely offers some great interaction.

Another speculation is that positive fan reaction is making the CW think about a Green Arrow series.  That might be a more difficult proposition because the supporting cast around the Green Arrow’s comic history isn’t as well known as Superman’s or the Justice League.  The dynamic of Green Arrow and Green Lantern would be an interesting old school spin if the CW wanted a conservative and liberal debate every episode.

Now we wait to see if and when Justin appears onscreen.  Whatever they choose to do we will be watching closely.