The Official Michael Rosenbaum Thread

[Young Superman]

I hope Michael Rosenbaum does return to Smallville.

 

[Webhead2006]

well with all the reports of the producers and tom after him and him seeming more open to it as long as he gets his demands (bald cap) i believe he will at least agree to appear in at least the last two episodes.

 

[SpideyVille]

Just read this over at K-Site. Don't know where it's from though.

"Also, for those asking - MR isn't holding out bc of the hair thing. They've apparently okayed the bald cap and it's still no."

 

[Webhead2006]

well if thats true its probably $$$ and how many episodes they want.

 

[MAN O STEEL]

I'm sorry but people like Michael Rosenbaum & Bill Murray make me sick. They need to start showing some respect to the franchises that really launched their career's & got them somewhere. How could you be so harsh to a show & fanbase that took you from second rate movies like poolhall Junkies & Sorority Boys & turned you into the greatest live action Lex Luthor we've ever had. If that were me, I'd be honored that the show runners & fanbase feel I couldn't be replaced as Lex Luthor & want me back so much, it says alot about your talent as an actor. People like Rosenbaum need a reality check.




Steve

 

[Webhead2006]

well steve first we need to know were the comment came from and if its a viable source. So when michael first left it was ok that he seemed so far against coming back. But with all the other stuff now and the show ending i still dont see why just 1/2 episodes max is such a problem when he would likely only be filming for like 3 or 4 days max probably. But who knows we will have to wait and see what happens.

 

[MAN O STEEL]

But who knows we will have to wait and see what happens.

But that's the whole point, it should be such a will he, won't he type situation. When a show that took you from no one to someone ring's you & asks you to reprise a role that simply can't be replaced by another actor, you say yes, I'd be honored, you show the respect of paying back a show & fan base that helped you get a little more respect in the business. All I can say is if it were me I'd be asking to reprise my role, so I could be a part of the last season that is to be so iconic & book ending. Maybe I'm naieve to how this all works, but that's just how I see thing's.




Steve

 

[Webhead2006]

yea it sucks but to us we dont know all the details to everything. We dont know what all of michaels demands are, what are the producers demands, and all those other little contract stuff. Hopefully things will work out and we will get michael for the end.

 

[MAN O STEEL]

It's funny but after Michael being asked numerous times to come back & kinda being vague about it sometimes & other times being adamant about never returning & then supposedly being asked about coming back wearing a bald cap & still saying no, makes me think maybe he has had a run in with the producers of the show in the past, in a very big way & that is why he left in season 7 & is so adamant about not returning. I don't think money is the issue given he has nothing on his plate at the moment & could probably use the cash. It's definitely a collaboration or creative issue between Rosey & the Runners, it has to be.



Steve

 

[Webhead2006]

well i believe when he first left, he said he wanted to go off and do other work, and also feeling like the character has became stale for him. Which does happen to actors who are on long lasting shows like sv. Sure when he left he was pretty much saying he wasnt going to return. But always from what i heard he was always happy with the cast/crews on the show. But then on the other hand maybe his opinions just changed over the past few yrs after he left. But before that comment earlier it did/does seem that he is far more open to it now then ever before since he left. Like i said hopefully that comment isnt true or any lingering issues will get hammered out in the next few months. Really if the plan is to have michael for example just the last two episodes the scripts wouldnt be in to at least end of feb/early march at the latest. And filming wouldnt be happening to late march/early april. So there is still plently of time to get it all set.

 

[MAN O STEEL]

well i believe when he first left, he said he wanted to go off and do other work, and also feeling like the character has became stale for him. Which does happen to actors who are on long lasting shows like sv. Sure when he left he was pretty much saying he wasnt going to return. But always from what i heard he was always happy with the cast/crews on the show. But then on the other hand maybe his opinions just changed over the past few yrs after he left. But before that comment earlier it did/does seem that he is far more open to it now then ever before since he left. Like i said hopefully that comment isnt true or any lingering issues will get hammered out in the next few months. Really if the plan is to have michael for example just the last two episodes the scripts wouldnt be in to at least end of feb/early march at the latest. And filming wouldnt be happening to late march/early april. So there is still plently of time to get it all set.

I just hope if he returns, it's not something he feels forced into & un enthusiastic about & I hope his lack of care doesn't carry through into the performance itself. When Michael's on his game, it's magic, I really want that back again.




Steve

 

[Webhead2006]

totally hopefully he will be happy to return, enjoy being back on set and working with tom/erica/justin/allison and all that.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Cassidy Freeman Joins Chorus Calling on Michael Rosenbaum to Reprise Luthor Role on "Smallville"

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsideth...eeman-to-michael-rosenbaum-get-over-here.html

 

[Webhead2006]

saw that a few days ago.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I'm sorry but people like Michael Rosenbaum & Bill Murray make me sick. They need to start showing some respect to the franchises that really launched their career's & got them somewhere. How could you be so harsh to a show & fanbase that took you from second rate movies like poolhall Junkies & Sorority Boys & turned you into the greatest live action Lex Luthor we've ever had. If that were me, I'd be honored that the show runners & fanbase feel I couldn't be replaced as Lex Luthor & want me back so much, it says alot about your talent as an actor. People like Rosenbaum need a reality check.




Steve

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Just out of curiosity, did Rosenbaum leave on bad terms?

Edit: Nevermind, I saw the interview saying that he was fine with cast and crew.

 

[B]

No I think he left on great terms actually, I believe he went to the extent of writing some sort of letter to fans of the show explaining his decision to leave.

Essentially I think he wanted to attempt other work & not be pinned down by Smallville.. having the shave his head annoyed him I believe as well as it ruling him out of other roles he might have attempted to get.

He has to return.. I don't even care if he wears a bald cap. His hair is shorter than Zack Braff's was when he wore a bald cap on Scrubs for an episode & his looked quite convincing.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

No I think he left on great terms actually, I believe he went to the extent of writing some sort of letter to fans of the show explaining his decision to leave.

Essentially I think he wanted to attempt other work & not be pinned down by Smallville.. having the shave his head annoyed him I believe as well as it ruling him out of other roles he might have attempted to get.

He has to return.. I don't even care if he wears a bald cap. His hair is shorter than Zack Braff's was when he wore a bald cap on Scrubs for an episode & his looked quite convincing.

I agree. It won't be a big deal to wear a bald cap and then touch it up with edits.

 

[B]

Exactly, most bald caps can be made to look very realistic. The shorter the persons hair is the easier it is to keep with the flow/shape of the persons head.

Rosenbaums hair is quite short & isn't very thick, meaning if he really didn't want to shave his head, a bald cap wouldn't be the end of the world.

I'd just love to see him return.. I'd love it if they kept it completely quiet. Didn't even show him in any trailers and then BOOM!, he just appears. Would be a great surprise. I doubt they'd do that though because if they publicise that hes gonna return its likely to give ratings abit of a boost.

 

[Webhead2006]

I am sure with smallville's makeup folks can easily make michael look just right with a bald cap. i have seen some quality bald caps in film/tv shows that looked real enough. Then there is other times it looks bad, ie like the jon hamm as lex luthor funny or die skit.

 

[ZIPBAGS]

I would be very disappointed in Michael if he does not return. Yes, we know you were done with the show..Your story ran its course. But, this is the show that made you much bigger than you would have been. The producers seem to be granting your requests. I know he owes nothing to anyone. But, to me him not even returning even for part of an episode...Just seems to be a *****ey thing to do.

 

[Webhead2006]

that would be very sucky zip, but we still do have plently of time before last half of the season is to be written and even filmed. So hopefully any hiccups in the process with michael can be iron out and a deal is made.

 

[Hush]

I think he will be back but for those of us saying he hasn't done much. I believe he has done a ton of stage work, am I correct?

 

[Webhead2006]

i am not sure about stage work, but we know he has done a few tv pilots they didnt pan out. Also voice work for cartoons, And i beleive i seen it stated on his twitter or elsewhere he has worked on some small films for fans. As for other stuff ya maybe has done some theater stuff too. Heck look john glover did some theater work on the off season for sv all the time and allison is doing it right now to nov.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

The guy gave 7 years of his life to this show. He doesn't owe you, me, or anyone a thing.

If he wants to do it, which it's looking more and more everyday like he DOES, then he'll do it.