Al Gough Taking Questions at TV Guide

[Jack O Lantern]

What a bunch of crap questions. Gough and Millar so check out Oakly and Weinstein to see how this is done.

 

[thebigtree95]

Time for round 2.
http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/I...posting={5B38FA3B-0516-4F04-B348-D7B0899F6C0C}

 

[triplet]

Here's what they posted:

Smallville: More of Your Burning Questions Answered!

You asked, and we got you answers, as series cocreator Al Gough continues his campaign to address your burning questions about Smallville (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET, on the CW). This week's hot topics include the Clark-Lex rivalry, the last days of Krypton, and TV's "other" Superman.

A lot of fans originally started watching Smallville because of the promotion of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, and the much-talked-about friendship of legend. Epic stuff! Do you feel you have done justice to this friendship? Did you have the story mapped out from the beginning and then follow it to the letter? Or did your "Clex" plans adjust over time? Are there any Clex times you wish you had done differently? — OriginalClexFan
Gough: Thanks for your questions, OriginalClexFan. We've always known that the friendship between Clark Kent and Lex Luthor was destined to disintegrate, as the Superman mythology foretells. The interesting thing is how, like any relationship, there are ups and downs. We feel that as their friendship has taken a turn for the worse this season, there's a part of each of them that regrets the loss. No story, especially one that spans six seasons, is going to be mapped out to the letter, but in answer to your questions, no, there aren't any "Clex times" we wish we had done differently. As far as having done justice to this friendship, we'll let the fans be the judge.

Will any other cast members be attempting to direct the show in the future? And if you could get anybody to guest-star, who would it be? — Bluejay
Al Gough: Michael Rosenbaum actually directed "Freak," which airs Feb. 15. Tom [Welling] will definitely be doing another one next year, and we'd certainly love to have Michael take another one as well, but that'll be up to him. No other cast members have expressed an interest, but we are always open to the idea! In terms of guest stars, we've been very lucky to get a lot of our dream list, including Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp, Michael McKean and James Marsters, as well as the Justice League and Martian Manhunter. Alas, no Bruce Wayne. We would still love to have Dean Cain (Lois & Clark) on the show (who knows, maybe next season) and Wonder Woman. [For more on Dean Cain, keep reading

Do the writers start the season with a blank slate and just write the episodes as they go? Or are certain events you'd like to have happen spaced throughout the year, and are episodes written to work up to those events? — Scooby Doobey
Gough: [Cocreator] Miles [Millar] and I sit down at the beginning of each season and come up with "signposts" for the season in terms of significant events and where we'd like the characters to be after 22 episodes. We then sit with the writers for the first week and vet these ideas. Nothing is set in stone, and a lot of times things change or get moved around, and new (and often better) ideas emerge. We are blessed to have a tremendous writing staff, and together we all build the season. That is the wonderful thing about TV as opposed to writing features: the interaction with so many talented writers and producers. Miles and I feel like we coach the ultimate all-star team!

A while back, Dean Cain was rumored to be possibly guest-starring on Smallville. Any chance we'll see him? Also, are there any other Superman actors (from any of the series) you would like to have on the show (like Noel Neill, Jack Larson, etc)? — Jasonmajor32
Gough: We'd love to have Dean on the show. Like I said above, maybe Season 7 will be the season when that happens. Fingers crossed! Noel and Jack are possibilities as well!

I was wondering if we were going to get a glimpse of the last days of Krypton soon. — LOSTville24
Gough: If you look at those past episodes closely, you'll see a glimpse of the last days of Krypton. Yeah, I know, it's brief, but we can tell you one thing: If we ever do an episode about the last days of Krypton, it's sure to be the biggest-budget episode ever. If we can't make it look absolutely mind-blowing and stunning on a TV budget, there's no use in going there, don't you agree?

Will Michael McKean return as Perry White next season? I would love for his character to team up with Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole, Michael's real-life better half) against the Luthors. Also, I think he should be her love interest. Martha deserves somebody better than Lionel. The McKeans would be hot together on screen! — Kaye2
Gough: We'd love to see Michael McKean return again as Perry White. He was wonderful in that role. Michael has had a hot streak on Broadway over the last few years, appearing in a string of hit plays, and those theater commitments make scheduling tough. But if a great story comes along and the timing is right, you never know.

Do you have a long-term plan for Lionel? Because in seasons 4 through 6, it has been really confusing. Would you be able to clarify whether Lionel was actually good in seasons 4 and 5, or faking it? Lex recently claimed that Lionel was deluding himself. So he was faking? It would be nice to get confirmation. — LexAndLana
Gough: Of course we have a long-term plan for Lionel! He's a character who's always going to keep those around him guessing, and that's the point. Above all, John Glover's brilliant portrayal of the character shows that Lionel Luthor is human, just like the rest of us. And no human is totally good, nor totally evil.

Is Lana ever going to find out Clark's secret? I love Tom and Kristin [Kreuk]'s chemistry. — Faraway17
Gough: We agree that Tom and Kristin do have great chemistry as actors, but you'll have to keep watching to see how much Lana will find out.
Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to answer our questions. Do you have any more spotlight episodes planned for the Martian Manhunter, as you did when the Green Arrow had his arc? Also, is there a finite number of Zoners in the world, or are more out there than we've been led to believe? And could you give a quick "yes," "no" or "maybe" to the possibilities of the following: Mon-El, the return of Brainiac, Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, Bizarro Clark, and a true alternate-universe episode. — Derfel85
Gough: Martian Manhunter will be an ongoing presence this season and perhaps into next. There are a finite number of Zoners, or so we are led to believe. But who knows, there may be more! And to answer your last question: yes, no, no, yes, B, D, maybe.... Oh, heck, I was never very good with standardized tests!!

Hi, Mr. Gough, you are super! Will Chloe die or go crazy? — Yogurtyoda
Gough: Why do you assume she's got to do one or the other? Maybe she'll buy a little house in the suburbs. Did you ever think of that?

I have read that the comic book Warrior Angel, mentioned in "Reunion," has many speculating that Lionel will die in Episode 16 ("Promise"). Is the Warrior Angel mention a clue to what happens to Lionel? My second question is in regards to the favorite Triple-LLs (Lex, Lana and Lionel): I have noticed there has yet to be a scene with just the three of them. Is there a reason why this hasn't been done, and will it happen this season? — Kpjmm
Gough: Lionel plays a key factor in Episode 16, but of course, this is a no-spoiler zone. Interesting that you noticed that there are no scenes with just the three LLs. Maybe we planned it that way, or maybe it was just happenstance....

 

[AssMan]

Good to see that he answered some

 

[Brainiac 8]

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to answer our questions. Do you have any more spotlight episodes planned for the Martian Manhunter, as you did when the Green Arrow had his arc? Also, is there a finite number of Zoners in the world, or are more out there than we've been led to believe? And could you give a quick "yes," "no" or "maybe" to the possibilities of the following: Mon-El, the return of Brainiac, Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, Bizarro Clark, and a true alternate-universe episode. — Derfel85
Gough: Martian Manhunter will be an ongoing presence this season and perhaps into next. There are a finite number of Zoners, or so we are led to believe. But who knows, there may be more! And to answer your last question: yes, no, no, yes, B, D, maybe.... Oh, heck, I was never very good with standardized tests!!

I have read that the comic book Warrior Angel, mentioned in "Reunion," has many speculating that Lionel will die in Episode 16 ("Promise"). Is the Warrior Angel mention a clue to what happens to Lionel? My second question is in regards to the favorite Triple-LLs (Lex, Lana and Lionel): I have noticed there has yet to be a scene with just the three of them. Is there a reason why this hasn't been done, and will it happen this season? — Kpjmm
Gough: Lionel plays a key factor in Episode 16, but of course, this is a no-spoiler zone. Interesting that you noticed that there are no scenes with just the three LLs. Maybe we planned it that way, or maybe it was just happenstance....

Interesting he does not really deny the Lionel Dieing thing....hmmm.

Bizarro yay!

 

[triplet]

Interesting he does not really deny the Lionel Dying thing....hmmm.

He didn't really answer the question whether the comic mention was a hint at what would happen to Lionel either...

Bizarro yay!

Cool. I hope that's true... another good acting opportunity for Tom!

 

[Brainiac 8]

He didn't really answer the question whether the comic mention was a hint at what would happen to Lionel either...

If it was a hint at things to come, I wonder if he really thought people would catch it. Remember, rabbid fans disect everything.

Cool. I hope that's true... another good acting opportunity for Tom!

I agree. Tom is such a diverse actor, and he has proved that time and time again. One minute he can go from being unsure of himself, to stand up to Lionel Luthor sure of himself to I'm gonna rip your head off Red K induced.

I can't wait to see him tackle Unhinged crazy psychotic clone that speaks backwords. HE BETTER SPEAK BACKWORDS!!

See, I can gush about Tom without being attracted to him.

 

[triplet]

If it was a hint at things to come, I wonder if he really thought people would catch it. Remember, rabbid fans disect everything.

LOL!



Yep, we do...

I agree. Tom is such a diverse actor, and he has proved that time and time again. One minute he can go from being unsure of himself, to stand up to Lionel Luthor sure of himself to I'm gonna rip your head off Red K induced.

I can't wait to see him tackle Unhinged crazy psychotic clone that speaks backwords. HE BETTER SPEAK BACKWORDS!!

See, I can gush about Tom without being attracted to him.

LOL! It's your super power...

 

[Brainiac 8]

LOL! It's your super power...

That's right....I fortunately don't share the same vice you gals have.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I dont know how you can have Bizarro before you have Superman? Bizarro is an evil clone of Superman, thats his whole identity he doesnt know about CK. If they bring him on SV and Clark is still just Clark, he'd be a clone of just Clark...

 

[Brainiac 8]

I love how they can have Bizarro before they have Superman! Bizarro is an evil cone of Superman, thats a great identity. If they bring him on SV and Clark is still just Clark, he'd still be a clone of Superman...

Fixed.

I agree with your revised stance on them bringing in Bizarro. t:

 

[avidreader]

I dont know how you can have Bizarro before you have Superman? Bizarro is an evil clone of Superman, thats his whole identity he doesnt know about CK. If they bring him on SV and Clark is still just Clark, he'd be a clone of just Clark...

Maybe he would be a Kal-el version of Clark. He just sees himself as an alien with superpowers.

 

[RakuMon]

I dont know how you can have Bizarro before you have Superman? Bizarro is an evil clone of Superman, thats his whole identity he doesnt know about CK. If they bring him on SV and Clark is still just Clark, he'd be a clone of just Clark...

I think I mentioned this in the DC Villains thread. The best (and only way, really) to intro Bizarro in to the SV-verse is to reveal that Lex secretly still has one of Helen's vials. Using the tech established to create Emily, he mixes the blood with refined Kryptonite. The "clone" is deformed enough, that he doesn't recognize it as a clone of Clark's. This version of Bizarro would also be similar to Alex Ross' "Justice" Zombie version and not the goofy, backwards talking one of the Silver Age, by the way.

 

[triplet]

I dont know how you can have Bizarro before you have Superman? Bizarro is an evil clone of Superman, thats his whole identity he doesnt know about CK. If they bring him on SV and Clark is still just Clark, he'd be a clone of just Clark...

Why is a bizarro version of Clark a bad thing?

He wouldn't have the backward and the supersuit but he could still try to be more heroic than Clark and fail...

 

[Brainiac 8]

Why is a bizarro version of Clark a bad thing?

He wouldn't have the backward and the supersuit but he could still try to be more heroic than Clark and fail...

That would be sad for him.

 

[Serene]

I think I mentioned this in the DC Villains thread. The best (and only way, really) to intro Bizarro in to the SV-verse is to reveal that Lex secretly still has one of Helen's vials. Using the tech established to create Emily, he mixes the blood with refined Kryptonite. The "clone" is deformed enough, that he doesn't recognize it as a clone of Clark's. This version of Bizarro would also be similar to Alex Ross' "Justice" Zombie version and not the goofy, backwards talking one of the Silver Age, by the way.

I like that, Raku.

The other thing to consider is.. maybe the baby is SV's "Bizarro" from the same process as you've described above.

Curiouser and curiouser...

 

[Cmill216]

Am I the only one who hates Bizarro?

 

[Brainiac 8]

Am I the only one who loves Bizarro?

No, I would love having Bizarro on the show too.t:

 

[Cmill216]

"When the time comes, vote NO on Bizarro!"

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Why is a bizarro version of Clark a bad thing?

He wouldn't have the backward and the supersuit but he could still try to be more heroic than Clark and fail...

because Bizarro is essentially a corrupted version of Superman not of Clark Kent. Bizarro doesnt know about the whole Clark Kent thing with Superman. If he knows he's a copy of Clark, it creates a few problems. First he'd out Clark as Superman later on in life. Secondly, since he was cloned before Clark became Supes he'd never put on his own suit, would never fly, etc. He'd be a really watered down version of Bizarro.

 

[AgentPat]

I dont know how you can have Bizarro before you have Superman? Bizarro is an evil clone of Superman...

Yeah? And? Mxyzptlk isn't a foreign exchange student either. I guess an imp from the 5th Dimension was too... uh... "comic-booky" for them. LOL

C'mon Hulk. This is Smallville, remember?

Pat sez... bring on Bizarro Clark!

 

[Brainiac 8]

Yeah? And? Mxyzptlk isn't a foreign exchange student either. I guess an imp from the 5th Dimension was too... uh... "comic-booky" for them. LOL

C'mon Hulk. This is Smallville, remember?

Pat sez... bring on Bizarro Clark!

B8 sez....listen to Pat!

 

[triplet]

because Bizarro is essentially a corrupted version of Superman not of Clark Kent. Bizarro doesnt know about the whole Clark Kent thing with Superman. If he knows he's a copy of Clark, it creates a few problems. First he'd out Clark as Superman later on in life. Secondly, since he was cloned before Clark became Supes he'd never put on his own suit, would never fly, etc. He'd be a really watered down version of Bizarro.

Oh, okay... gotcha.

*shrug*

I don't know how'd they do it, but they've done a good job reinterpreting other DC comic characters, maybe they'd do it differently....

Or....

What Pat Said!

 

[AgentPat]

B8 sez....listen to Pat!

Welling can do creepy pretty well. (Just ignore the suit.)

 

[AssMan]

What if they do it Lois & Clark style. Lex clones Clark with some kind of laser beam gun or some Kryptonite thing. Cloned Clark does not know any or thing about Smallville etc but he remembers his Kryptonian past & Lex finds him & convinces him to be evil & all of that stuff & promises to protect him & Clone Clark tells Lex that hes from a Planet called Krypton & Clone Clark becomes evil & Lex calls him "Bizarro Clark"