Allison Mack May Be The Next To Leave Smallville - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mr. Television · 05-08-2008, 06:51 PM

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...ison/800039168

It looks like Smallville's about to take another, potentially lethal, hit.

Just a week after it was announced that Michael Rosenbaum would not be returning full time as Lex next season, sources confirm to me exclusively that Allison Mack, arguably Smallville's most popular heroine, may be the next to go.

This marks quite a turnaround from a few months ago, when I deemed Mack a lock to come back next season. And I wasn't the only one. Although a deal wasn't signed at the time, Smallville insiders tell me that all indications were that the actress was on board for Season 8.

But then Rosenbaum terndered his resignation and everything fell apart.

"Allison's camp used Michael leaving as leverage in the negotiations with [Warner Bros.]," says one Smallville source, who adds that Kristin Kreuk's decision to only return for a handful of episodes as Lana only strengthened Mack's bargaining position. "They need Chloe now more than ever — and Allison's people know it." (Mack's reps declined to comment for this story.)

But will the studio suits budge? In this climate, with ratings down by double digits and belt-tightening going on everywhere, no one is optimistic. However, everyone pretty much agrees about one thing: Smallville can't afford to lose Mack right now. "If Allison leaves, they've essentially got Lois and Clark left," notes one insider. "And that show's been done before."

So, what do you think? Should Warner Bros. man up and give Mack what she's probably been worth all along? Or are you OK with Smallville turning into Lois & Clark: The Early Years? Sound off below!

TJL · 05-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Wow!

There' no way the show will be the same with four cast members gone during the course of one season.
And yes, I think John Glover's departure is the biggest loss to the show.

As much as i love watching Erica Durance strut her stuff, Chloe is a great character. If she left Tom Welling will be the only original cast member to make it to the final season.

That just isn't a way to end such a great series.

catlover79 · 05-08-2008, 11:50 PM

I'm surprised this show is even still on the air!!

tv star collector · 05-09-2008, 09:21 AM

If Allison Mack leaves the show, then they might as well just wrap it up now.

robyrob · 05-09-2008, 11:23 AM

Bring Back Pete!!!

...oh wait, they already did

Chain Gang Member · 05-09-2008, 11:38 AM

No matter what,it's gonna end at mid-season where Lois & Clark become a couple

robyrob · 05-09-2008, 12:42 PM

I almost think they should send Clark into the future alone and turn it into a "Legion of Superheroes" spin-off where he finally becomes Superman.

Chain Gang Member · 05-09-2008, 03:18 PM

There are 2 things I hope to happen next season
1.Lois & Clark get together
2.Clark joins the Justice League

05-08-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Allison Mack May Be The Next To Leave Smallville http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...ison/800039168 It looks like Smallville's about to take another, potentially lethal, hit. Just a week after it was announced that Michael Rosenbaum would not be returning full time as Lex next season, sources confirm to me exclusively that Allison Mack, arguably Smallville's most popular heroine, may be the next to go. This marks quite a turnaround from a few months ago, when I deemed Mack a lock to come back next season. And I wasn't the only one. Although a deal wasn't signed at the time, Smallville insiders tell me that all indications were that the actress was on board for Season 8. But then Rosenbaum terndered his resignation and everything fell apart. "Allison's camp used Michael leaving as leverage in the negotiations with [Warner Bros.]," says one Smallville source, who adds that Kristin Kreuk's decision to only return for a handful of episodes as Lana only strengthened Mack's bargaining position. "They need Chloe now more than ever — and Allison's people know it." (Mack's reps declined to comment for this story.) But will the studio suits budge? In this climate, with ratings down by double digits and belt-tightening going on everywhere, no one is optimistic. However, everyone pretty much agrees about one thing: Smallville can't afford to lose Mack right now. "If Allison leaves, they've essentially got Lois and Clark left," notes one insider. "And that show's been done before." So, what do you think? Should Warner Bros. man up and give Mack what she's probably been worth all along? Or are you OK with Smallville turning into Lois & Clark: The Early Years? Sound off below!
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05-08-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
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Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,926	There are 2 things I hope to happen next season 1.Lois & Clark get together 2.Clark joins the Justice League