Smallville: Clark to Be Referred to as Superman This Week? Plus, Actor Eric Martsolf Talks "Booster"

Smallville: Clark to Be Referred to as Superman This Week? Plus, Actor Eric Martsolf Talks "Booster"

According to a report over at EW.com, on this week's episode of Smallville, "Booster," it seems that Clark Kent's "other" name is actually referred to for the first time.

By EdGross - Apr 20, 2011 02:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Says EW, "Smallville's better-than-ever farewell season continues Friday with the appearance of Booster Gold and the Blue Beetle/Jaime Reyes in an episode that will have both fans of the mythology and beloved Clois squealing in delight. As teased in previews, the episode indeed features an iconic phonebooth transformation (but not into the full tights-and-cape). The moment is all you'd hope it to be, but what got this nerd really excited? The steps that were taken toward creating a critical part of mythology: our hero's name. Also great: Lois' interactions with Jaime, Clark's almost child-like reaction to Booster douche (who is actually as frustrating as he his hilarious), and the arrival of clumsy Kent. Take it all in, Smallville fans, because we're in the homestretch. Luckily, the show's been making it more than worth the 10-year investment."

Nerdgasm anyone?

Additionally, over at The-Trades.com, actor Eric Martsolf is interviewed about playing Booster Gold, noting, "It's funny, when I first started reading the script, he came across to me as sort of a Ron Burgundy from Anchorman -- just this ultra-comedic confidence man, and it was very questionable as to whether he had it all together or not. I wasn't sure whether this guy was all style and no substance. But when you dig further into the character, and further into the script, you realize this basically is just a misunderstood man that is the product of a very awful childhood. He had many things that he had to overcome, and he eventually turns to becoming a superhero as a way out. It's a really wonderful lesson about the human condition. We all are fallible as human beings, and Booster Gold is interesting in that he is completely fallible and has issues. He is definitely not above being wrong and doing immoral things. So he's a complex character that way. There's really not an easy way to put it. [Writer] Geoff [Johns] just does a wonderful job in showing the compexities of this particular superhero."

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EdGross
EdGross - 4/20/2011, 3:02 AM
I know the whole, "Are you man, or superman" comment was made in the pilot by Lana, but if he's actually referred to as Superman that would be new. And of course he's not going to be Superman - costume and all -until the very last episode, and probably at the very end of that. In truth, as much as I want him to get in the costume, that moment is what these 10 years have been building towards; from the beginning, THAT was the ending of the show.
RacerREX
RacerREX - 4/20/2011, 3:03 AM
I care!
reverendjonnynemo
reverendjonnynemo - 4/20/2011, 3:03 AM
@edgross They'll just cheese their way round it like they always do.
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/20/2011, 3:23 AM
so reading the previous comments,the word superman being uttered in this week's episode isn't really that big a deal.

oh well.
EdGross
EdGross - 4/20/2011, 3:30 AM
We also saw that newspaper headline in the future that reads, "Superman Saves the Day." I guess the question is whether or not someone is going to look at Clark and say, "Superman". That's what I assume is going to happen, but we'll see.
Ichaos
Ichaos - 4/20/2011, 3:48 AM
The word, combinations of the word no its not a big deal but again its pretty obvlous there talking about the name not some un related word, label etc.Reading the above article they dkd say name and not some interpretation of Nietzsche, or a reference etc. But to my memory nobody in the show walked up to Clark and say hey your Superman or hi Superman etc. Why people are bringing up silly non name uses of the word I dunno. Be like if the show was called Gotham and someone said to Bruce Wayne your one batty man and people saying hey was alreay calle Batman.
Facade
Facade - 4/20/2011, 4:07 AM
Considering Geoff Johns wrote this eisode, I expect the name to be officially given to Clark.
NotThatGuy
NotThatGuy - 4/20/2011, 4:15 AM
LEEE, er, TheGODDAMNSUPERGUY...nice one, hater ;p
Jimdlux
Jimdlux - 4/20/2011, 4:22 AM
Makes sense, Booster Gold is suppose to be from the future. In the Legion episode, Lightning Lad almost called him Superman too and was wondering why he wasn't wearing the suit and no one was calling him Superman, which kinda reinforces that this is an alternate reality for Superman not unlike the new Star Trek and why its not the same as the original story. But, if its not Lois naming him, then I might have an issue and never watch another episode again...who am I kidding? I LOVE THIS SHOW...and I'm sad its leaving...
tricklove187
tricklove187 - 4/20/2011, 4:36 AM
What will happen is someone is going to see him in that rip off of a Tyler Durden jacket and say "That jacket is super, man."
joeydafish
joeydafish - 4/20/2011, 6:17 AM
"The Blur" should never have been developed as a name to begin with and Jimmy Olson should have been handled completely differently. Not some goofball "in love" with Chloe that became so annoying most fans were glad to see him killed. Too contrived. They messed up with a fundamental character. Clark, Lois, Perry and Jimmy all belong in the story right? Are they gonna "bring back" Jimmy's twin to take over because HE was the real photagrapher of the famil????
theboywonder
theboywonder - 4/20/2011, 6:32 AM
They should just have him remember what Lana said in the pilot about being Man or Superman and that way it makes her feel included in the end too
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 4/20/2011, 6:55 AM
The arrival of "clumsy Kent"? I really hope they don't over-do it.
naterator
naterator - 4/20/2011, 8:14 AM
sorry....i cant help it....im super excited for this, I do recall seeing in a episode teaser along the line where Lois says "SUPERMAN". Im sure thats what we will be getting......sorry i really cant hate on the show. Too much good has come of it to point out the bad. IMO.
EdGross
EdGross - 4/20/2011, 8:22 AM
I'm excited about it, too. There are going to be a lot of these little moments along the way in the next few episodes until the final moments when he actually becomes Superman.

And for all the haters -- relax, guys. It'll all be over in a few weeks anyway.
JosePetrelli12
JosePetrelli12 - 4/20/2011, 9:20 AM
EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RacerREX
RacerREX - 4/20/2011, 9:54 AM
Grif must be off sick today!
trekjedi
trekjedi - 4/20/2011, 10:26 AM
My guess is it will go something like this:

Booster: "The Blur?" That's so bland, you need something flashy?
Clark: "Such as?"
Booster:"I don't know, something more Super, you know man? Wait, I got it! Superman!"

That's very rough but I wouldn't be surprised if it's something like that.
Phlegmbot
Phlegmbot - 4/20/2011, 1:14 PM
@ Peter Darker: Couldn't agree more! Smallville doesn't even count until that guy makes an appearance.
LP4
LP4 - 4/20/2011, 2:25 PM
[frick] this [frick]en show
YourMomNaked
YourMomNaked - 4/20/2011, 2:30 PM
Whether they say it or not, Welling is Superman ;D
Jediluke17
Jediluke17 - 4/20/2011, 2:31 PM
Never bothered to watch this show. To me this isn't Superman or anything close to it.
JustinMSalvato
JustinMSalvato - 4/20/2011, 5:32 PM
ngu13
ngu13 - 4/20/2011, 5:47 PM
i just want to see him don the suit ..and the classic music from the films ....... this new film .....oooo nnnaaaaaaa oooonnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
rpintor1
rpintor1 - 4/20/2011, 11:16 PM
@Jediluke17

go [frick] your self douche bag
reverendjonnynemo
reverendjonnynemo - 4/22/2011, 8:38 PM
Totally cheesed out again.

"You need something flashier; more super..."

No one even used the word. They just do it to hook us into thinking we'll see him in the suit for more than 15 seconds at the end of the final episode. I'm prolly gonna pass and just consume too much alcohol, plot an evil deed or two.
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