Smallville sequel series faces delays due to studio changes

Al Gough, co-creator of Smallville, shared updates about the planned sequel series during a podcast called Talk Ville. He indicated that fans may face a longer wait for the series to launch. Gough mentioned that changes happening at Warner Bros. are slowing down the project. The development of a new Superman film by James Gunn is contributing to this pause. He expressed hope that the sequel will eventually be produced, despite the current obstacles. Smallville aired for ten seasons, ending in 2011. The sequel series aims to continue the story from where the show left off. Tom Welling, another star of Smallville, noted in 2022 that the approval from Warner Bros. has been a significant hurdle for moving forward. The new Superman film is set to release in July. This film is crucial for the future of the DC Universe, which is a series of interconnected movies and shows. Warner Bros. may want to keep all attention on this upcoming film, as positive box office results are vital for the studio. While there is potential for the Smallville sequel to be made in the future, it may fit better in an alternative universe format, known as Elseworlds, once the DC Universe is stable. Gough remains optimistic about the possibility of revisiting these beloved characters.