SMALLVILLE Star Tom Welling Shares Original Plans for the Ending of the Series Finale

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Former 'Smallville' star Tom Welling spills the beans on the original plans for the iconic series finale, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the show's conclusion.
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  • Welling reveals that the writers had a completely different ending in mind for the finale, one that would have seen Clark Kent finally don the iconic Superman suit.
  • The actor shares that the network ultimately nixed the original plan, fearing it would be too costly and demanding for the production, leading to the more subdued conclusion fans saw on screen.
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