Update of the Smallville animated sequel series: because fans could wait a little

For years, Smallville The fans were anxious about a continuation of the beloved Superman series, with Stars Tom Welling AND Michael Rosenbaum actively defending a series of animated sequels.

However, second Smallville co-creator To GoughThe project hit a road block that could keep it on the shelf for the near future.

During an apparition on Talk villas Podcast (hosted by Welling and Rosenbaum), Gough shed light on the state of the sequel, indicating the changes behind the scenes to Warner Bros. as a key reason for the delay.

Next Superman Film from James Gunn It seems to be the main factor that maintains the Smallville Sequel to go on.

Gough explained: “This is the thing, I think the problem with most of the projects being developed in any study and/or any network is the change of regime. Warners has obviously crossed a lot, and I think the fact that they are about to restart Superman Once again, a little unfortunately, I think, keep our thing out of the table for a while. Everything arrives in one form or another, I just read the other day they are restarting Buffy For Hulu. “

THE Smallville Sequel has been under discussion for some time, with Welling for the first confirmation of the plans in 2022. The idea was that the animated series resumed from where the live show had stopped, continuing the journey of Clark Kent in a new vehicle.

However, ensuring Warner Bros. ‘Approval has shown that he is a great obstacle. “We need their permission,” Welling said last year.

With Gunn’s Superman Hitting the rooms this July, Warner Bros. focuses on the launch of his new DC universe. The animated series Commandos creature It debuts at the end of 2024 as the first official item in the DCU and many other projects are being developed.

Given the weight that Superman Carries, is essentially the foundation of the franchise and Warner Bros. Obviously they don’t want new competitions Superman-Related stories remove attention from the film.

Having said that, the story shows that more superman stories can coexist. Smallville He was still on air when Superman returns Hit the theaters in 2006, although this was before the interconnected cinema universes became the Hollywood standard.

In today’s climate, Warner Bros. seems determined to keep the audience focused on a singular vision, at least for now.

However, there are other Worlds projects, which consist of stories put outside the main continuity of the These projects are still on the table, so if the DC universe gains the momentum, Warner Bros. could be more open to highlighting other stories outside Comonità.

A Smallville The sequel would adapt well and if the question remains strong, perhaps Warner Bros. In the end he will go on with it. But we will have to wait and see.