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It was quite a shock when we first found out that Michael Rosenbaum would be leaving Smallville by season 7. That was a year ago, and he stayed for one more season.
For seven years we have not known any other Lex Luthor except him. Michael made the character sink deeper into evil like no other scheming, manipulative, deceptive villain on television. But today, that familiar face in Smallville is about to exit.
Today, Michael Rosenbaum shares his goodbye letter, thanking fans and Smallville for seven wonderful years.
Dear Smallville Fans,
Well, it’s been seven wonderful years. Your support is what has made Smallville so successful, and I appreciate you all more than you know.
That being said, it is time for me to start the next chapter of my life and career. I hope that I gave you some enjoyment over the years, and that you found my portrayal of Lex Luthor to be satisfying. I am truly grateful, as Smallville fans are the best fans out there. I sincerely hope that you will continue to follow my career through my hair growth period and beyond.I’m very excited about what the future holds, but certainly, Smallville will always be a part of me. I will definitely miss the greatest crew in the world, and the wonderful cast that has been like a family to me.
Thank you Al and Miles for creating the show. Thank you writers, producers, directors and editors. Thanks Tollin, Robbins and Davola for being there for the pilot. Thank you Peter Roth for employing me for ten years. Lisa Lewis, I miss you already. John Glover, thanks for helping me feel more comfortable touching other actors, while acting. Bizarre, but helpful.
Mostly, I want to thank Greg Beeman for directing the “Oh Sherry” video, by Steve Perry, back in the 80’s.
Thanks crew. Thanks fans. Thanks Smallville.I love you all,
Michael Rosenbaum
The new Smallville execs, CW and Warner Bros. networks made a joint ‘thank you’ to Michael. They hinted that we won’t be seeing the last of Lex Luthor in season 8, and as already expected, Rosenbaum will be appearing as recurring guest star on the show.
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.
So FANS! How about you write your own note for Michael Rosenbaum? Let’s fill him with good wishes! Who knows, he might be reading your comments.
source: CW / image: newscom.com
[...] we already know, this is the final year for Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk as regular casts. So I hope we see their characters get some major airtime! [...]