'Smallville' trivia and fun facts

Although he plays the lead character, Tom Welling has admitted in interviews that he is not a fan of the Superman comic books. However, Welling believed his lack of knowledge on the character mythology actually helped his portrayal of Clark.

Lex Luthor's mansion is the same mansion used in 'X-Men 2' as well as CW's 'Arrow'.

Jensen Ackles, who plays Jason Teague in Season 4, was the second choice to play Clark Kent. If Tom Welling had not accepted the part, the role would have gone to him.

Annette O'Toole (Martha Kent) previously played Lana Lang in 'Superman III'.

Chloe and Whitney were created specifically for the show (they were never mentioned in the Superman comics). However, in 2003, DC Comics announced that Chloe would be introduced into the Superman comics.