Smallville: Tom Welling in TV Week

[tariel22]

Canada's TV Week Magazine featured Smallville on the cover of their May 7-13, 2011 issue, and inside they talked with Tom Welling and other members of the cast (both past and present) about filming the show in Vancouver over the past ten years.

Comments

[chris_43]

Wow what a GREAT article and quotes from Tom! I have to say I always loved how affectionate Jonathan was with Clark and it's so nice to hear that it was Tom choice to have Clark continue that as a reflection of Jonathan.

The writing quote is very interesting. I also had no idea Tom was interesting writing, but I do love how ambitious Tom is and his desire to learn and be involved in all aspects of the business. And it's a plus to to hear Tom say he's an actor first! We don't want to loose that beautiful man behind the camera!

Thanks so much for all the scans and quotes! It's another real treat from Tom to his fans. I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoy this time with Tom really being out there promoting the show. I hope he continues to promote himself and Hellcats after SV comes to and end on Friday. :)

[tariel22]

This article was so much more than what I expected. I especially love the quotes from Tom. They're so thoughtful, and I was fascinated by what he said about his plans for the future. I'm overwhelmed by all that Tom has shared with us in the past couple of weeks, and I couldn't be more thankful.

Tom never fails to surprise me, and I think that's a big part of why I find him so captivating. I can't wait to see what he says or does next! :)

[svgurl]

Oh, wow, this is so great! I wish I could get my hands on this issue but I'm really grateful to have people like you who post it up for us. Tom's just such a class act and I love reading what he has to say.

Thank you for compiling all of this!

[tariel22]

It really is a great interview. BTW, you can get your own copy, if you want. TV Week will send you one, for the cover price plus S&H. Just email them with a request, and they'll tell you what to do.

http://www.tvweekonline.ca/contact

[svgurl]

Oh, wow, that's so awesome! Thanks for the info! :D

[tjw_jaypat]

Thanks so much for the scans! It´s a great service to us aliens from abroad

[carolandtom]

I´m not really happy with the Rosenbaum quote. It seemed to me that the idea that Clark is the big screw up, possibly even the one who screwed up Lex, was one the writers really toyed with too often, and I´ve hated it with a passion. And while I completely understand that bringing back as many of the friends you´ve worked with before as possible may have been a wonderful thing for everyone on a personal level, I do believe that it was not good for the storyline of S10.WORD to that! As much as I love Tom, I HATE that he brought that (sorry Tom) utterly wrong quote back again. I hated it when MR said it and while I can understand, somehow, why MR would like to think that, I simply can't believe that Tom finds it "interesting" enough to still dwell on it. Oh, well, I must, and shall, respect their opinion but I really WISH that a concept that has always brought so much pain to us, Clark fans, were NEVER uttered by Tom again

[audrey229]

I totally understand why people find that quote upsetting. And as someone who has often taken issue with the way Lex's actions have often been blamed, in part, on Clark....I understand completely why

[carolandtom]

Oh, I don't doubt that Lex believes to be the true hero figure! I totally get that. My problem is that MR apparently shared his character's POV, as per some of his remarks in more than one interview. Well, he's entitled to believe that Lex is the true hero and that Clark is the one to blame, if that makes him happy. But I'm not that understanding when it comes to the SV writers or to the actor that portrays the character of Clark Kent. That was a dangerous concept and one that gave us, Clark lovers, much grief over the years.

I may be wrong but I believe that MR DID toy with the idea that Lex was right. And to see Tom quoting him makes me uncomfortable.

[carolandtom]

Thank you so much for the scans! (and for some of the quotes. lol) I love what Tom says about CR and about being an actor first. He wants to write too? That's awesome! But, as jaypat said, I hope the SV writers don't become a role model for him. :D

Of course I adore seeing Tom on another mag cover! And I hope he continues this trend of talking to the media.

How can YOU manage to give us so much Tom goodness? You are a treasure! *Hugs*

[tariel22]

Every time Tom reaffirms that he will continue to act, my heart soars. I haven't completely let go of my worry that he'll disappear behind the cameras, but I'm getting awfully close.

I so admire the deep respect Tom had for CR, and his generosity in expressing it. It reminds me of the open enthusiasm he showed for the new Superman movie in his recent radio interview. For him it's never been about making comparisons or competing for fans. He embraces everyone.

You know I had to track this magazine down as soon as I heard about it! But I never expected such a wonderful interview.

[jeannev]

Thanks for the scans.

Tom Welling is such a damned good interview. Its not about agreeing with everything he says. Its just how eloquently he expresses himself, and how he talks about the people he works with. One of the things I always loved about Tom was that he always seemed just as much concerned with the other characters and their arcs as his own. I don't think any other actor on the show ever gave me that impression to that degree.

He's such a class act.

[carolandtom]

You know, Val, I love Clark so much that not even Tom can mess with my boy. lol

But of course I agree that Tom is a class act. :)

[tariel22]

I couldn't agree more. He just takes everything to the next level. And as a Tom fan, I'm just bursting with pride for him.

I am especially impressed with how he can be serious and insightful in one moment, and hilariously and adorably entertaining in the next. I really do think he has everything it takes to become a big star.