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Post by })J({ on Mar 3, 2008 22:33:06 GMT -5
Taken from Superman Homepage: In an official press release today, The CW has announced that "Smallville" has been renewed for an 8th season. The CW has announced early pickups of six series today, including the network's signature reality hit, "America's Next Top Model," four dramas and one comedy. All six series will return for the fall season. The network's most popular series, "America's Next Top Model" will return with mega-star Tyra Banks for cycles 11 and 12. Returning dramas include the buzz-worthy freshman hit "Gossip Girl" and "One Tree Hill," returning for a sixth season. Also renewed were the long-running Thursday night team of "Smallville," which will begin its eighth season , and "Supernatural," which will begin its fourth season. In addition, the critically acclaimed comedy "Everybody Hates Chris" will return for season four In addition, South Bend Tribune mentioned in their Smallville related article that, while Tom Welling (Clark Kent) and John Glover (Lionel Luther) are already contracted for Season 8, Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther), Kristin Kreuk (Lana), and Allison Mack (Chloe) are only signed through Season 7.
Who stays and who goes may determine "Smallville’s" Season 9 fate even before Season 8 gets up, up and away.Hopefully, Erica Durance is already contracted for season 8. I'm hoping for a heavy-filled Lois & Clark episodes (to make up for the lack of Clois episodes in seasons 6 and 7) for season 8.
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Post by Seeya'round Smallville on Mar 4, 2008 23:31:57 GMT -5
Thanks Jeane. Yay!! Finally, we have confirmation on the final season!! Erica is contracted through Season 8. She, Tom and John G. have been for a while now. I think if Michael returns it'll only be in a Special Guest Star capacity. I think Kristin's looking at a scaled-back status but returning and I don't know about Allison. I would guess she'd return in a scaled-back status or normal status. I just want Erica in EVERY episode in Season 8.
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Post by })J({ on Mar 5, 2008 10:51:45 GMT -5
You're very welcome, Luke. Here's more about SV's Season 8 casting status... More details, from a source within the studio: Now that Smallville is officially picked up for an eighth season, negotiations will begin with Allison Mack and Michael Rosenbaum, both of whom had contracts which end with Season Seven. No official deals have been signed for them as of yet. Kristin Kreuk will be back for at least part of Season Eight. Tom Welling, Aaron Ashmore, Laura Vandervoort, Erica Durance, and John Glover are all still signed and expected to return for the show's eighth year. Also, according to TV Guide's Mike Ausiello has revealed this about who is coming back and who is leaving for Season Eight: "Everyone is expected to return for Season 8 except — wait for it, wait for it — Michael Rosenbaum and Kristen Kreuk. Sources close to the show tell me that both actors have informed producers that they don't intend to return as series regulars next season. However, they are open to doing limited engagements, and those details are being worked out as we speak." Source: Kryptonsite | TV Guide
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