Bye Bye Lex Luthor
The coolest villain ever Lex Luthor will leave Smallville , reported by Kryptonsite. According to the report , Michael Rosenbaum , the actor who portrays Lex Luthor decided to depart from the hit TV series Smallville after this season.
A statement was released by the Executive producer of the series along with CW network and Warner Bros about the departure of Mr. Rosenbaum:
“It has been an honor and pleasure to work with Michael for the past seven seasons. He is one of the best actors on television and has never failed to bring a new layer to the character of Lex Luthor in every episode. While Michael won’t be a series regular and we won’t have the pleasure of working with him on a weekly basis this fall, we like to think that we haven’t seen the last of Lex Luthor. Stay tuned."
The character of Lex Luthor will be replaced by two new villains namely Doomsday (killed superman in DC comics) and a new female villain.
Based on the statement from the executive producers of Smallville, they hinted that there is a possibility that Lex Luthor will still appear in the show as guest.
"He is one of the best actors on television and has never failed to bring a new layer to the character of Lex Luthor in every episode. While Michael won’t be a series regular and we won’t have the pleasure of working with him on a weekly basis this fall, we like to think that we haven’t seen the last of Lex Luthor”.
A statement also by Michael Rosenbaum was released:
"It is time for me to start the next chapter of my life and career," Rosenbaum said in a statement. "I hope that I gave you some enjoyment over the years, and that you found my portrayal of Lex Luthor to be satisfying."
Well, let’s wait and see if his departure will affect the quality of the show. He is a great actor especially when he plays the role of Lex Luthor.