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Erica Durance Wants More Lois Lane: What She Hopes for a 'Smallville' Sequel

Who can forget Smallville? Clark Kent took on the challenges of a hero at a young age. That included trying to hide his incredible abilities from everyone he cared about!

Erica Durance was part of a memorable story as Lois Lane, one of Clark Kent's true loves.

But fans of the series might be surprised at what Durance said about what she would be excited for, in the next phase for Lois Lane if a Smallville show was brought back for another round!

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It's true! The iconic show finished off back in 2011 but still continues to get attention for its impressive story! The original "Smallville" gave a fantastic introduction to this Superman's life, showing how he went through all of those big challenges.

There was another iconic part, as Durance was part of the series! She made this awesome, amazing "Lois Lane" a real stand-out moment, bringing one of "Superman"'s most powerful supporting characters. She was the main part for those who wanted to get into Smallville and made this role something even better, especially during the series' later seasons.

If you have missed this, check out how the characters were really developing into what they were destined to become.

Also Read: Smallville's Clark Kent: What Happened to His Powers? 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' Explained

Bringing Smallville Back:

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There's one amazing point to bring out. Tom Welling, one of the main stars of the series, along with the super famous actor Michael Rosenbaum have already shared their excitement about working on a special animation of the series!

This animation could potentially happen. That doesn't mean they're confirmed, but it's a real possibility. It has given the show its latest resurgence and many want to see how these shows can be revitalized as new streaming series!

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Durance explained what she would really love about a new series. Her perspective might show a whole new version of Lois that could help draw audiences even deeper into the series.

Also Read: Smallville Reunion: Erica Durance Talks Lois Lane, Animated Sequel, and More

What Erica Durance Wants From A Smallville Sequel

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She had some great insight about her performance as Lois Lane!

Her thought process, that she expressed, focused on a Lois Lane who continues to grow in her career and life! A key moment, she wanted to bring to the story was exploring the complexities of Lois's relationship to becoming a mom and just how it might balance everything else! Her work was all so fantastic!

Even going back, Durance wants fans to know, that her portrayal was incredibly strong in her story, and that it is even a lot more compelling than what some might have initially thought! In fact, her career journey was something that many women, or those who have strong, memorable experiences in their life would find themselves deeply connecting to! Durance gave a heartfelt performance!

  • That includes going deep into the life and experiences of her family!

Her biggest idea is the hope that there's more for Lois! Audiences will have the chance to explore her development and that's what makes it special!

We see how her growth shaped who she was. And, while she wants audiences to know how inspiring Lois Lane can really be, she wanted everyone to remember that she's just a person, with strengths and weaknesses just like everyone!

She's not just someone who has great style but makes a powerful statement in a compelling, and interesting manner. What's great is that Durance hopes "Smallville" would go even deeper, showing this dynamic woman. Her performances, though, make Durance a powerful voice.

While some of the series' moments can go off the charts in their intensity this truly is a love letter about this dynamic, strong woman. It's an inspiring idea about the power of representation in film! That shows the series could still continue to attract even more attention, including a wider global audience, since so many fans keep a look out for new content! Even more so from Smallville, as "Durance" really does make a powerful statement, showing why her career path has had so much impact.

It would be amazing to see what these actors might bring back as a new series. They have all become fan-favorites in an iconic series. It's truly what will give a second chance to "Smallville, and those who have adored it, while a "Smallville" animation could get a lot of hype that could make Warner Bros. Discovery, want to greenlight an epic series! So we'll just have to wait and see how "Smallville" might come to life. Hopefully it happens soon.

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