2008 TV News Archives

Legion

November 22, 2008: Geoff Johns on "Legion" Episode of "Smallville"

ComicBookResources.com caught up with writer Geoff Johns to ask him all about his up-coming "Legion" episode of the TV series "Smallville". Here's an excerpt from the interview where Geoff talks about the three actors playing the part of the Legionnaires...

    "The Legionnaires did a wonderful job. They embraced the material and along with Glen embraced the lore," said Johns. "They're a great amalgam between 'Smallville' and the comic mythology. They are done in a 'Smallville' way but they are extremely loyal and true to core center to what the Legion is all about. And I was really blown away and ecstatic that the actors they cast could play Legionnaires so perfectly. I think they are phenomenal.

    "Ryan brought the perfect amount of intensity to Cosmic Boy, similar to the intensity he current has in 'Legion of 3 Worlds'. He really brought a humanity to Rokk too, that goes beyond the page. Ryan embodied the leader of the Legion to a tee.

    "Alexz is Saturn Girl. You see her and you see Saturn Girl. Her demeanor, and the thoughtfulness that reads on her face at all times is exactly who Imra is.

    "And last but not least is Calum, who is freaking hilarious. He was probably the one closest like his character - Lightning Lad, who captured the portrayal of Lightning Lad's early years in my head. He's fun, energetic, exciting - literally lightning in a bottle waiting to be unleashed."

Read the entire interview at the CBR website.

The CW released a sneak peek at "Legion" at the end of the most recent episode.

"Legion" will air in the U.S. on January 15, 2009 on The CW.



2008 Television News

Listed below are all the Television News items archived for 2008 organized into various categories:

“Smallville” News:

“Legion of Super-Heroes” Animated Series News: Other Superman Related Television News:

Back to the News Archive Contents page.

Back to the Latest News page.