2009 TV News Archives

Michael Rosenbaum

January 10, 2009: Rosenbaum Could Return for "Smallville" Series Finale

Windy City Times has published an interview with Michael Rosenbaum, discussing his career and up-coming work. In the section where they talk about his time on the TV series "Smallville" Rosenbaum comments that he's open to the idea of returning to conclude the show if he's required... but with a proviso that he doesn't have to shave his head.

    Q: Well, you definitely hit it big with the WB show Smallville, playing Lex Luthor. How many seasons were you on?

    MB: I did seven seasons and I just finished this past May. They are continuing on another season. My contract was up and it had run its course. I loved the cast and the crew but I felt like my work was done. They have asked me to come back a few times. People think they have seen me on the show since then but I found out they have been using body doubles to pretend that it's me. I don't know how fair that is to the fans.

    Q: So you don't think you will ever come back?

    MB: No. I told the producers that I would only come back for the last episode or two if they let me wear a bald cap. I just grew my hair out.

    Q: Shaving your hair just drove you crazy, didn't it?

    MB: It wore out its welcome. Seven years everyday, filming in Vancouver, freezing my ass off. I couldn't even wear a hat because my makeup would get ruined. I had to be there two hours before the crew got there to shave my head. The makeup girl was like my therapist. She knew everything about me and knew I wasn't coming back. I am truly grateful to the show. It put me on the map. It gave me financial stability. I am able to take care of my mother's gambling problem! [Both laugh].

You can read the complete interview transcript at the Windy City Times website.



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