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UPDATED 8/28/08: Laura Vandervoort will be returning for one episode in October.

UPDATED 7/27/08: Kristin Kreuk is now only set to appear in five episode instead of seven, and she will be appearing in the November episodes, for November sweeps.

Also, GEOFF JOHNS of DC fame is writing an episode featuring the LEGION OF SUPERHEOROES, with the Legion rings and all. What does this mean for Clark? We don't know. But we have heard that 8.09 is the probable episode for the Legion, and it would be likely that the episode (8.09) is titled Legion, and if it is 8.09, it will probably air November 13, 2008.

UPDATED 7/9/08: TV Guide's Ausiello has revealed that we may see a Chloe/Doomsday/Jimmy love triangle this season. Also, he had a few words to say on Lois and Clark at the Daily Planet: "There will be a lot more comdey this season, courtesy of those new adventures Lois and Clark will be embarking on."

UDATED 7/08/08: It has been announced that Season 8 begins on September 18, 2008.

UPDATED 6/20/08: The Official Press Release covering the casting of Tess and Doomsday has been released.

“SMALLVILLE” BRACES FOR ARRIVAL OF NEW VILLAINS

Sam Witwer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Cassidy Freeman (“Finishing the Game”) Join Cast of Hit Series for Eighth Season This Fall
BURBANK, Calif. (June 19, 2008) – Rocked by the mysterious death of Lionel Luthor and the sudden disappearance of his son, Lex, the town of Smallville will be put further on edge this fall with the arrival of two new villains, as Sam Witwer (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Cassidy Freeman (“Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee”) join the cast of “Smallville” (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW) as series regulars for the hit show’s eighth season.

Witwer will play Davis Bloome, a charismatic Metropolis paramedic who – when he isn’t saving people – is forced to confront a burgeoning darkness inside of him that just might be a harbinger of doom.

Freeman will play Tess Mercer. Handpicked by Lex Luthor to succeed him before he vanished, Tess arrives in Smallville as acting CEO of LuthorCorp. Beneath her mysterious allure lies a cunning ruthlessness to match her mentor’s.

“We’re thrilled that Sam and Cassidy will be joining the cast, and we have some very exciting things in store for them, their characters and ‘Smallville’ fans for this season,” said executive producers Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer in a joint statement. “They are both incredibly talented performers, and we cannot wait to begin to work with them.”

Best known for his role as Alex “Crashdown” Quartararo on the acclaimed series “Battlestar Galactica,” Witwer is also featured in the forthcoming “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed” video game. His previous credits include “Stephen King’s The Mist” (written and directed by Frank Darabont) and guest-starring roles on a number of series, including “Dexter,” “Cold Case,” “Enterprise,” “Angel,” “Dark Angel” and “ER,” among many others.

Freeman previously appeared in the feature film “Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee,” which debuted at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2007. Her other television and motion picture credits include a guest-starring role on “Cold Case,” the made-for-television movie “An Accidental Christmas,” the independent film “Shades of Gray,” and shorts “Clock” and “Razor Sharp,” among others.

From Tollin/Robbins Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, “Smallville” is executive produced by Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer. SUPERMAN was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

 - Now, we already know that Davis Bloome is Doomsday. People have been guessing for a while now who Tess really is.... and guys.... if Tess MERCER isn't a hint, I don't know what is.

UPDATED 6/19/08: Sam Witwer has been cast as Davis Bloome/Doomsday and Cassidy Freeman has been cast as Tess.

6/06/08: Lex will have disappeared and will be presumed dead.
- Don't be surprised if Ollie is back as early as the season premiere (perhaps to break Chloe out?)

UPDATED 6/04/08: It has yet again been confirmed that Kristin Kreuk will be returning for six or seven episodes, which was said several months ago as well.                                                 -Justin Hartley (Oliver J. Queen/The Green Arrow) will be returning to Smallville as a series regular this season.
- Erica Durance is again contracted for 12-13 episodes as Lois, but this number can be increased if Lois is needed for more episodes.

The CW has also released what will be the other screen tests for Tess and Davis Bloome.

UPDATED 5/15/08: It is likely that Lex will simply be "missing" as the new season begins. In his place the new character "Tess" will be looking over his assets. Producers hope to get Michael Rosenbaum back for guest shots; whether or not they will be successful at getting him remains to be seen.
- If Laura Vandervoort does not return as a series regular, it is likely that Kara will remain in the Phantom Zone until she can be rescued.
- Phil Morris may be returning as the Martian Manhunter in Season 8, and James Marsters has expressed interest in more appearances as Brainiac.

UPDATED 5/10/08: The casting process has begun for the two new characters of Smallville Season 8, and we have some hits as to what their first scenes may include.

Keep in mind that these introductory scenes might not be what hits the air in September. For example, when producers were casting for Jason Teague back in 2004, there was a scene involving Lana and a Vespa that did not get filmed in the actual show.

DAVIS BLOOME: The "screen test" scenes involving Davis Bloome take place at the Ace O'Clubs bar. All of his scenes involve his character interacting, and in some ways dangerously flirting with, Lois.
- They first meet when Lois comes into the bar with a guy on her mind - a "really confusing, mysterious and oddly sexy friend."
- Later, Davis wakes up on the couch at the Ace O'Clubs with stains of blood on his hand. He claims it's because a waitress broke a tray of glasses. Or is it something else, something more violent?
- Davis aggressively demands that Lois not tell anyone about what she sees.

TESS: Tess introduces herself to Clark as she is snooping around the Kent Farm, and Clark catches her.
- She is introduced as the person who is in charge of Lex Luthor's estate "in his absence." She also knows very well about the Kents' connections to Lionel Luthor.
- In another scene, Tess confronts Jimmy in the Daily Planet archive room, and knows all about the deal that he had made to work for Lex.

UPDATED 5/7/08: Casting breakdowns have gone out for the two new characters of Smallville Season 8.

Here's what they are looking for. Could "Davis Bloome" be an alter ego for "Doomsday" and "Tess" be short for "Tessmacher?" Watch and see...

DAVIS BLOOME: 26, Charming and handsome. Davis is the new bartender at
the hip Metropolis lounge. Ace of Clubs, where he plays down his smoldering good looks with a self-effacing wit and down-to-earth soulfulness. Despite the ease with which Davis relates to his new
friends, he carries with him the long-felt feelings of a perpetual outsider. Beneath Davis' charismatic, easy going demeanor lies a brooding sense of isolation and insecurity.. When he begins to delve into the haunting mysteries of his true origins, a darker truth begins to emerge, one of blood and serial murders, one of survival and utter destruction--one in which he is forced to confront the true evil inside of him...SERIES REGULAR.

TESS: 28, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Determined. Sexy. Vengeful. And with amped physical strength. While Lex is away, she is in control of his estate and rules it with aggression. She's had intellect and the confidence all her life, though it's obvious she's had some training from Lex, as well. But as much as Lex has helped fortify her power, he is also her biggest weakness. She harbors an undying devotion to Lex, claiming he saved her life a few years ago. She carries out his wishes with coercion, force, seduction and anything to get what she wants, and no one can resist her beguiling ways. Even Clark Kent. She doesn't remember anything before the day she met Lex. Once she realizes her previous life is buried below the surface, she's desperate to dig it up...SERIES REGULAR.

UPDATED 5/6/08: More spoilers for Season Eight - Due to Al and Miles leaving, Clark may fly in Season 8. It has also been said that Clark will begin wearing glasses next season. Also, Clark and Lois get closer together. Season 8 will be the final season. Lori Lemaris MAY be in Season 8.

UPDATED 5/1/08: Michael Rosenbaum will not be returning as a series regular for Season 8. Negotiations are continuing to try and bring Allison Mack back next year. Kristin Kreuk will be back for at least part of Season Eight.

Tom Welling, Aaron Ashmore, Laura Vandervoort, and Erica Durance are all still said to be signed and expected to return for the show's eighth year. John Glover was also still on contract, though we saw from "Descent" that there was a change in plans.

Two new characters have been announced for Season 8:

Doomsday: In season eight, Clark will face his ultimate challenge with the appearance of the legendary, unstoppable destroyer Doomsday, who appears on “Smallville” for the first time. As comic book fans know, Doomsday is notorious for being the only character in the DC Comics universe to have killed Superman.

Female villain: Doomsday won’t be Clark’s only nemesis in the upcoming season. The executive producers are tight-lipped about a new female villain they will be introducing, but they can say she will be familiar to many fans and will set her sights on Clark in ways Lex never could. Intelligent, brilliantly manipulative, and dangerously sinister, our gorgeous new villain has one more weapon in her arsenal: Her mutual attraction with Clark may prove to be as deadly as kryptonite for him.