There hasn't been a second of film shot for
Smallville's upcoming eighth season, but we've already been discussing the shake-ups behind the scenes for months. We've known for quite some time that
Michael Rosenbaum and
Kristin Kreuk wouldn't be returning full-time next year, and last week we reported that
Allison Mack waited until the last minute to sign on for season 8. With all of that excitement going on, it appears that another major
Smallville departure got overlooked. Actress
Laura Vandervoort, who plays Supergirl on the CW series, recently told
TV Guide that she also won't be back as a series regular next season.
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When we last saw Supergirl, she had been trapped in the Phantom Zone by the evil Brainiac. According to Vandervoort, the decision to leave her character languishing in the otherworldly prison came as a bit of a shock to the cast. "We were all surprised when they chose not to bring me back as a regular," she said, "but I'm sure I'll be back for one or two [episodes]!"
Though having time away from the series will allow Vandervoort to work on new projects, she admits to being proud of her stint as Clark's (
Tom Welling) cousin. "The show is about Clark Kent, and I was honored to be a part of it," she said. "I mean, my character became more than it was supposed to be. She ended up sticking around the entire season."
There have long been rumors of a possible Supergirl spin-off series, but for now Vandervoort has moved on to film work. She's currently in Hawaii shooting the direct-to-DVD
Into the Blue 2, which is a sequel to the movie that featured Paul Walker and Jessica Alba in skimpy bathing suits. Vandervoort will star alongside Chris Carmack (
The O.C.), Marsha Thomason (
Lost), and
David Anders (
Heroes) in the follow-up. If it's long been your dream to see Supergirl in a bikini, keep checking the shelves of your local video store.
Will
Smallville be the same without Kara around to get in on the action? We'll find out when the series returns later this year.
Without Supergirl, Smallville will be:
- Don Williams, BuddyTV Staff Writer
Source:
TV Guide
(Image courtesy of the CW)