Welling and Michael Rosenbaum’s Smallville Sequel Series: Creators Address Revival Plans
Creators weigh a return
In an interview with ScreenRant, Smallville showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar discussed the animated sequel series that Welling and Rosenbaum have been developing. The conversation came as the show marked 25 years since its pilot aired on October 16, 2001.
Gough said the pair had devoted little time to the idea while working on Wednesday and amid changes at Warner Bros. Millar said they would be keen to take part, describing the project as intriguing and potentially suited to a streaming format.
A different kind of Smallville
Millar said the continuation could use a long-form approach rather than the original series’ episode-by-episode structure. He said the idea of revisiting the characters 20 years later was compelling and could appeal to an existing audience.
The project would still face challenges, Millar said, including whether Warner Bros. is interested. He said he and Gough were ready to pursue it if the opportunity arose.
Approval remains the obstacle
Welling has said the animated project would depend on approval from Warner Bros. Discovery. He described the continuation as a labor of love for fans and said the company would need to authorize use of its intellectual property.
Welling said several original cast members had expressed interest in voicing their characters. The team has early artwork and a poster, but the project has not received a green light, and Welling said they remain optimistic.
Rosenbaum remains hopeful
Rosenbaum said he had not yet discussed the project with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, but planned to pitch it when the time was right. He said Welling, the cast, and Gough and Millar wanted to take part.
Rosenbaum said the idea could happen years from now and pointed to its built-in audience and concept artwork. Smallville is available to stream on Hulu via Disney+ in the United States and through home media.
Key points
- Al Gough and Miles Millar say they are interested in the animated sequel.
- The proposed series would use a longer streaming-style format and revisit the characters 20 years later.
- Warner Bros. has not approved the project or authorized use of its intellectual property.
- Welling says original cast members have expressed interest in voicing their roles.