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Al
Gough Talks To KryptonSite
Incredibly
busy executive producer Alfred Gough recently took the time
to chat with KryptonSite a bit about the third season so far,
and what is coming up with the show. Be warned, there may be
some spoilery details below:
 Gough
tells us that the April 14 episode, "Legacy," will
find Dr. Swann confronting Clark about his careless actions
of the past few months, such as pushing people away and being
careless. Gough also promises a clash of titans as we see Dr.
Swann come into contact with Lionel Luthor. The consequences
of Jonathan Kent's proverbial "deal with the devil"
- the deal he made with Jor-El to bring back his son - will
also come into play. It sounds as though the door is open for
future appearances by Dr. Swann, and more firmly places Christopher
Reeve's character into the Smallville universe.
Gough
thinks that fans will be pleased with the Season 2 DVD set,
which will have many of the features they had been hoping to
have all along. Not only will it have commentaries from himself
and Miles Millar, but fans can look forward to commentary from
the actors as well as directors James Marshall and Greg Beeman.
The DVD will also include the first series of "Chloe Chronicles"
webisodes, for which Gough says there will be a sequel in the
future.
When
asked if Chloe is indeed the cousin of Lois Lane, Gough reminds
us of what was said at the San Diego Comic Con in 2002, so apparently
the plan for that character has not been altered and they are
indeed cousins. Another question about comic book characters
once planned involved Krypto. Gough reveals that at one point
it was considered to incorporate Krypto into "Whisper,"
but it just seemed to be too much for the episode. Some more
DC Universe characters, particularly from the Superman area
of the DCU, may show up in the future, but they'll probably
have to wait for Season Four. Likewise, there's potential for
a return story for the popular Sheriff Ethan that may show up
in the show's fourth year. Characters like Ethan as well as
Dominic, Lionel Luthor's former lackey, still exist in the Smallville
universe and they will certainly be used if and when time permits.
On
the subject of speculation, we also asked Al Gough what he thinks
of all of the speculation surrounding the Adam character from
recent episodes. "I think it's great. I will set the record
straight, and say he's not Bruce Wayne, or Batman, unfortunately,
but he's definitely a dark and mysterious stranger who's come
into Smallville, and I think you'll see over the next four episodes
he really shakes it up.," Gough said. He added that they've
always wanted to incorporate the character of Bruce Wayne into
the series at some point, but that would likely be vetoed because
of the Chris Nolan/David Goyer "Batman: Intimidation"
film that is coming up. Superman-related guests are much more
likely.
A
story involving young Lex and his mother is planned for the
19th episode of Season Three, which will be directed by Miles
Millar. In other directing news, Episode 20 will be directed
by series star John Schneider, who has already been doing some
second unit work for the show.
Finally,
we asked if the show will follow the cast of characters to college
once the high school time is over, and we received this reply.
"God willing that the show is still on the air, yes. Some
will be going to Smallville, some to Metropolis."
Gough
seems enthused and very appreciative that the show has maintained
the following it has, and appreciates the hard work of the crew
up in Vancouver, who consistently put out a good product.
Thanks
very much as always from us to Al Gough for his time.
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