Smallville facts for kids
Smallville is a cool Warner Bros. TV show about a young Clark Kent. Before he became the famous hero, Clark was a teenager living in a small town. The show follows his journey as he discovers his amazing powers. He also learns what it means to be a hero. He has to stop his enemy Lex Luthor from doing bad things. This series ran for many years and was very popular.
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Discovering Smallville
The TV show Smallville tells the story of Superman when he was just a teenager. It shows his life before he put on the famous cape. Clark Kent lives in the quiet town of Smallville, Kansas. He tries to live a normal life. But he has incredible powers from his home planet, Krypton. The show explores his friendships, his first love, and his struggles. He learns to control his powers and use them for good.
Clark's Amazing Powers
Clark Kent was born on the planet Krypton. When he was a baby, his parents sent him to Earth. This was to save him from their planet's destruction. On Earth, Clark found he had many special abilities. These include super strength and super speed. He can also fly, though he learns this later in the show. He also has heat vision and X-ray vision. Clark must learn to control these powers. He also has to keep them a secret from most people.
Meet the Main Characters
Smallville has many interesting characters. They help Clark on his journey.
Clark Kent
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Clark Kent is the main character. He is played by actor Tom Welling. Clark is a kind and honest person. He always tries to do the right thing. He struggles with being different from everyone else. He wants to fit in. But he also feels a strong need to help people. His journey is about accepting his destiny. He learns to become the hero he is meant to be.
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor is Clark's best friend at the start of the show. He is played by Michael Rosenbaum. Lex is very rich and smart. He is also very curious about Clark's secrets. Over time, their friendship changes. Lex starts to become Clark's biggest enemy. He wants power and control. Their changing relationship is a big part of the series.
Lois Lane
Lois Lane is a brave and smart reporter. She is played by Erica Durance. Lois comes to Smallville and meets Clark. They often argue but also become good friends. Lois is always looking for a big story. She is not afraid of danger. She later becomes a very important person in Clark's life.
Chloe Sullivan
Chloe Sullivan is Clark's best friend. She is played by Allison Mack. Chloe is very smart and works for the school newspaper. She loves to investigate mysteries. She is one of the first people to learn about Clark's powers. She helps him keep his secret. She also helps him find and fight villains. Chloe was a new character made just for the show.
The Town of Smallville
Smallville is a fictional town in Kansas. It is where Clark Kent grows up. The town often faces strange events. These are usually caused by meteor showers. These meteor showers brought Kryptonite to Earth. Kryptonite is a green rock from Clark's home planet. It makes him weak. Many people in Smallville get special powers from the meteor rocks. Some use their powers for good, and some for bad.
How the Show Was Made
Smallville first aired in 2001. It ran for 10 seasons. The final episode was in 2011. It was filmed in Canada, mostly in British Columbia. The show became very popular around the world. It showed a new side of the Superman story. It focused on his teenage years. This made the character more relatable to young viewers.
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Although Welling initially refused to audition for the role of Clark Kent, he changed his mind after reading the script for the pilot episode.
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Erica Durance was cast as Lois Lane days before fourth-season filming began, and her appearance was initially restricted by the film division of Warner Bros. Studios.
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Chloe Sullivan (Allison Mack) was created for the series.
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See also
In Spanish: Smallville (serie de televisión) para niños
