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Post by The Doctor on Feb 25, 2018 1:21:37 GMT -6
Alex, I'm going to need you to hurry with the M:SCU, because you and Watchtower nee d a crossover. Both shows have earned it.haha There isn't any room for a crossover. Plus it'd be kind of hard what with Season 5 taking place in 2028, haha! Hahaha. Well a guy can dream. |
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Post by Alex Matthews on Feb 25, 2018 3:11:05 GMT -6
Dreams are good... 😋
As much as I also would have personally loved a crossover, the 2 shows are very different, and I don't think a direct meeting would have been likely. But that's not to say an indirect one might not happen, even with the time-jump. It's something me and Jack can discuss at a later point, for sure, and would more then likely happen once "Watchtower" has come to an end.
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Post by Jack Malone on Mar 27, 2018 22:21:20 GMT -6
Exclusive: Kristin Kreuk's Lana Lang
Returns for the Final Season of 'Watchtower!'
Producers promised that the final season of 'Watchtower' would involve the entire series regular cast in some capacity, and it would appear that they're delivering on that promise. VSGuide has learned exclusively that former series regular star, Kristin Kreuk, is set to make an appearance as fan-favourite Lana Lang in the third episode of the final season, titled 'Martyr.'
Joining the main cast in the fourth season, Lana resurfaced as an agent of ARGUS, looking for a purpose outside of the organisation - a purpose she later found in Katherine Kane's (Deborah Ann Woll) Saviour Foundation. After losing her powers, but winning the war against Maxwell Lord (Gil Bellows) and Checkmate, Lana left Gotham behind to embark on a new adventure with Steve Trevor (Rick Cosnett), where they planned to travel the world and eventually settle down into the family they've always wanted. So where is she ten years later?
"Lana's current career choice is going to be quite the surprise, and possibly feel quite left-of-field, but it'll make so much sense once you see the bigger picture," series creator Jack Malone told VSGuide, "She surfaces in a really interesting way [in episode 3] and it's a really nice way to establish where she's at in her life right now, what her life looks like, and how things have evolved for her in the span of ten years." While initially suggesting that it would be nothing more than a cameo appearance, Malone let slip that the actress would be in at least two scenes, one of which is shared alongside Justin Hartley. "There's something about the dynamic between Lana and Oliver that just makes me keep linking the two of them up and you'll get to see that again this season."
In a season devoted to legacy, it begs the question of what that looks like for every character - especially those that have been with the show and its universe for a long time. So does this new career choice define Lana's legacy?
"Not really," Malone responded with a laugh, "I feel like this career choice is more circumstantial and something she fell into, and it can only be understood once you see what it is and how it came to be. In terms of legacy, it's definitely leaving a mark on history but it's not really what she was born to do." And that would be? "Imra talked of a great destiny for Lana Lang, and for me, that was something that took a while to figure out. She had superpowers, she was saving children and protecting families from the League of Assassins in Mulhima, and she became a force of good for the ARGUS organisation that played its role in saving Gotham and stopping Maxwell Lord -- but I still felt like there was a legacy missing. We'll come to learn that the Saviour Foundation carries a lot more significance to her and might just be what Imra was talking about for Lana's purpose."
This marks Kreuk's first appearance of the season, but most likely not her last. "I don't think I'm 100% ready to say goodbye to Lana Lang just yet and hopefully there's people out there who feel the same way," Malone admitted, hopeful to bring the character back for more appearances in the final season, "There's nothing written in stone just yet - so I try to add a little something just in case it is a swan song - but I'm sure she'll pop back up before the curtains close."
Kreuk is expected to appear in the third episode of Season 5. Let us know your thoughts of her return below!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 28, 2018 17:01:07 GMT -6
Exclusive: Kristin Kreuk's Lana Lang
Returns for the Final Season of 'Watchtower!'
Producers promised that the final season of 'Watchtower' would involve the entire series regular cast in some capacity, and it would appear that they're delivering on that promise. VSGuide has learned exclusively that former series regular star, Kristin Kreuk, is set to make an appearance as fan-favourite Lana Lang in the third episode of the final season, titled 'Martyr.'
Joining the main cast in the fourth season, Lana resurfaced as an agent of ARGUS, looking for a purpose outside of the organisation - a purpose she later found in Katherine Kane's (Deborah Ann Woll) Saviour Foundation. After losing her powers, but winning the war against Maxwell Lord (Gil Bellows) and Checkmate, Lana left Gotham behind to embark on a new adventure with Steve Trevor (Rick Cosnett), where they planned to travel the world and eventually settle down into the family they've always wanted. So where is she ten years later?
"Lana's current career choice is going to be quite the surprise, and possibly feel quite left-of-field, but it'll make so much sense once you see the bigger picture," series creator Jack Malone told VSGuide, "She surfaces in a really interesting way [in episode 3] and it's a really nice way to establish where she's at in her life right now, what her life looks like, and how things have evolved for her in the span of ten years." While initially suggesting that it would be nothing more than a cameo appearance, Malone let slip that the actress would be in at least two scenes, one of which is shared alongside Justin Hartley. "There's something about the dynamic between Lana and Oliver that just makes me keep linking the two of them up and you'll get to see that again this season."
In a season devoted to legacy, it begs the question of what that looks like for every character - especially those that have been with the show and its universe for a long time. So does this new career choice define Lana's legacy?
"Not really," Malone responded with a laugh, "I feel like this career choice is more circumstantial and something she fell into, and it can only be understood once you see what it is and how it came to be. In terms of legacy, it's definitely leaving a mark on history but it's not really what she was born to do." And that would be? "Imra talked of a great destiny for Lana Lang, and for me, that was something that took a while to figure out. She had superpowers, she was saving children and protecting families from the League of Assassins in Mulhima, and she became a force of good for the ARGUS organisation that played its role in saving Gotham and stopping Maxwell Lord -- but I still felt like there was a legacy missing. We'll come to learn that the Saviour Foundation carries a lot more significance to her and might just be what Imra was talking about for Lana's purpose."
This marks Kreuk's first appearance of the season, but most likely not her last. "I don't think I'm 100% ready to say goodbye to Lana Lang just yet and hopefully there's people out there who feel the same way," Malone admitted, hopeful to bring the character back for more appearances in the final season, "There's nothing written in stone just yet - so I try to add a little something just in case it is a swan song - but I'm sure she'll pop back up before the curtains close."
Kreuk is expected to appear in the third episode of Season 5. Let us know your thoughts of her return below!
Lana coming back? Yay  . Her scenes with Oliver were a smart choice smallville made during S8 I wish they had did more of them. The dynamic is amazing and I want more of Aunt Lana visiting Archer. Also, has question.....who knows about Hope? I'm sure Chloe told Clark or hell maybe even Lana...I hope.haha |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 18, 2018 5:06:16 GMT -6
Lana coming back? Yay . Her scenes with Oliver were a smart choice smallville made during S8 I wish they had did more of them. The dynamic is amazing and I want more of Aunt Lana visiting Archer. Also, has question.....who knows about Hope? I'm sure Chloe told Clark or hell maybe even Lana...I hope.haha To be honest, I haven't laid the ins and outs of who might know about Hope. So I don't want to say anything in case I change my mind. But as of now, I've sort of just had it in my head that only Chloe knows. Technically, Hope is Archer. Oliver only ever knows about having a son. All of Chloe's friends and family only remember her having a son. But because Hope was Chloe's destiny, and Hope wanted to give Chloe that assurance and that fulfilment of knowing her destiny and knowing her, Hope still kind of exists as she was to Chloe. I like that it's more attached to her than anyone else and probably won't change that — in regards to Season 5 starting and Oliver, or Clark, or Lana, or anyone talking about Hope, having learned about that off-screen. If they were to find out, it'd be in a episode that happens this season, you know? And there'll definitely be a Hope episode this season! |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 18, 2018 21:18:11 GMT -6
Lana coming back? Yay . Her scenes with Oliver were a smart choice smallville made during S8 I wish they had did more of them. The dynamic is amazing and I want more of Aunt Lana visiting Archer. Also, has question.....who knows about Hope? I'm sure Chloe told Clark or hell maybe even Lana...I hope.haha To be honest, I haven't laid the ins and outs of who might know about Hope. So I don't want to say anything in case I change my mind. But as of now, I've sort of just had it in my head that only Chloe knows. Technically, Hope is Archer. Oliver only ever knows about having a son. All of Chloe's friends and family only remember her having a son. But because Hope was Chloe's destiny, and Hope wanted to give Chloe that assurance and that fulfilment of knowing her destiny and knowing her, Hope still kind of exists as she was to Chloe. I like that it's more attached to her than anyone else and probably won't change that — in regards to Season 5 starting and Oliver, or Clark, or Lana, or anyone talking about Hope, having learned about that off-screen. If they were to find out, it'd be in a episode that happens this season, you know? And there'll definitely be a Hope episode this season! You know I'm a sucker for anything to do with the offspring of Chloe and Oliver Any word on the opening credits? Also, can you spill any secrets on Team Watchtower coming back together? |
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Post by gothamoracle on Apr 20, 2018 18:31:02 GMT -6
So I just foudn this series by mistake and I'm hooked! Cannot wait for season 5!
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 22, 2018 20:45:15 GMT -6
So I just foudn this series by mistake and I'm hooked! Cannot wait for season 5! Haha, thanks! I hope the earlier seasons aren't too much of a struggle to read.  |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 22, 2018 21:04:52 GMT -6
Hey guys,
I just wanted to make a post addressing the stuff in the news right now — without actually bringing the specifics of that into this thread. I started this whole thing as a labour of love for the character of Chloe Sullivan who is, and always will be, my favourite character from Television. Part of the fun on this site is injecting realism into it all by "casting" actors and actresses to play these characters (or, in a lot of instances, continue playing these characters). But with that comes adapting to real life events, such as Carrie Fisher's passing.
Due to the recent revelations in the news about Allison Mack, I'd have to mirror that in the writing by removing the character of Chloe Sullivan in the final season and continuing without her, rewrite what's been planned, or cancel the show and have the Season 4 finale be the series finale. But the truth is, I really want to finish this story the way it was intended to be finished.
As I said before, this was always about the character of Chloe Sullivan, and blending her into a DC universe that I love. There isn't a Watchtower without Chloe Sullivan and there couldn't be a final season without her. A choice between detaching from real-world events and finishing the story versus cancelling it wasn't a super easy one but I hope you guys can understand the choice I have made and hopefully enjoy this last season with me.
I wasn't going to post about this but I figured it'd come up eventually. If you guys did want to talk more about the specifics of what's going on, then I'm happy to talk in the PM's. I'm just not comfortable bringing the weight of that situation into the conversation here.
All the best,
Jack.
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Post by Alex Matthews on Apr 23, 2018 6:23:05 GMT -6
Hey guys, I just wanted to make a post addressing the stuff in the news right now — without actually bringing the specifics of that into this thread. I started this whole thing as a labour of love for the character of Chloe Sullivan who is, and always will be, my favourite character from Television. Part of the fun on this site is injecting realism into it all by "casting" actors and actresses to play these characters (or, in a lot of instances, continue playing these characters). But with that comes adapting to real life events, such as Carrie Fisher's passing. Due to the recent revelations in the news about Allison Mack, I'd have to mirror that in the writing by removing the character of Chloe Sullivan in the final season and continuing without her, rewrite what's been planned, or cancel the show and have the Season 4 finale be the series finale. But the truth is, I really want to finish this story the way it was intended to be finished. As I said before, this was always about the character of Chloe Sullivan, and blending her into a DC universe that I love. There isn't a Watchtower without Chloe Sullivan and there couldn't be a final season without her. A choice between detaching from real-world events and finishing the story versus cancelling it wasn't a super easy one but I hope you guys can understand the choice I have made and hopefully enjoy this last season with me. I wasn't going to post about this but I figured it'd come up eventually. If you guys did want to talk more about the specifics of what's going on, then I'm happy to talk in the PM's. I'm just not comfortable bringing the weight of that situation into the conversation here. All the best, Jack. I applaud this statement. This whole thing that's come to light has left me reeling, and has been many a topic of discussion on various "Smallville" groups on Facebook and across the web. I've been debating messaging you about it, but wasn't sure of how to approach it. " Watchtower" to me, while Chloe has always been the lead, has always been a heavy ensemble piece. You've allowed us to come to love Bruce, Helena, Selina, Talia, Vicki and all the other characters you introduced, while expanding on Ollie, Perry and Dinah, so there would be no shortage of characters to fill a void left by Chloe's absence if that is what you had chosen to do. I look forward to seeing how and where Watchtower S5 progresses with any changes, but I also love the new banner you've made. Archer and his journey was clearly a heavy element of what you had planned for S5, and I am excited to see what kind of role he plays in this coming season. Feel free to message me if you want. (Edited because I realize I might have misunderstood what Jack had written, so just tweaked my response a little to reflect that.) |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 23, 2018 20:15:47 GMT -6
Hey guys, I just wanted to make a post addressing the stuff in the news right now — without actually bringing the specifics of that into this thread. I started this whole thing as a labour of love for the character of Chloe Sullivan who is, and always will be, my favourite character from Television. Part of the fun on this site is injecting realism into it all by "casting" actors and actresses to play these characters (or, in a lot of instances, continue playing these characters). But with that comes adapting to real life events, such as Carrie Fisher's passing. Due to the recent revelations in the news about Allison Mack, I'd have to mirror that in the writing by removing the character of Chloe Sullivan in the final season and continuing without her, rewrite what's been planned, or cancel the show and have the Season 4 finale be the series finale. But the truth is, I really want to finish this story the way it was intended to be finished. As I said before, this was always about the character of Chloe Sullivan, and blending her into a DC universe that I love. There isn't a Watchtower without Chloe Sullivan and there couldn't be a final season without her. A choice between detaching from real-world events and finishing the story versus cancelling it wasn't a super easy one but I hope you guys can understand the choice I have made and hopefully enjoy this last season with me. I wasn't going to post about this but I figured it'd come up eventually. If you guys did want to talk more about the specifics of what's going on, then I'm happy to talk in the PM's. I'm just not comfortable bringing the weight of that situation into the conversation here. All the best, Jack. So I'm being dumb and not comprehending. So you ARE going to continue the final season with Chloe regardless of the real world issues? Also, huzzah, I'm still excited for S5 to start |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 23, 2018 22:37:21 GMT -6
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 23, 2018 23:28:57 GMT -6
So I'm being dumb and not comprehending. So you ARE going to continue the final season with Chloe regardless of the real world issues? Also, huzzah, I'm still excited for S5 to start   I'll just be awaiting episode 1  Can you spoil the dynamic between Helena and Kate 10 years later?! |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 24, 2018 0:02:03 GMT -6
I'll just be awaiting episode 1 Can you spoil the dynamic between Helena and Kate 10 years later?! I can offer a little tease. Season 4 was all about building their relationship and establishing how they are in a relationship. Season 5 will be about testing it. Something really big and awful and tragic has happened some time during those ten years that's really affected them and brought a lot of conflict into their relationship. It's a bit of a mystery - something that isn't really explained until later in the season. But you'll be able to see that something's not quite right in the season premiere, and especially the second episode. I don't want to give anything away beyond that. They're still married, though. I kind of love that there's a "Helena Wayne" in the comics but my Helena has become "Helena Kane." Huehuehue. |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 24, 2018 17:12:48 GMT -6
I'll just be awaiting episode 1 Can you spoil the dynamic between Helena and Kate 10 years later?! I can offer a little tease. Season 4 was all about building their relationship and establishing how they are in a relationship. Season 5 will be about testing it. Something really big and awful and tragic has happened some time during those ten years that's really affected them and brought a lot of conflict into their relationship. It's a bit of a mystery - something that isn't really explained until later in the season. But you'll be able to see that something's not quite right in the season premiere, and especially the second episode. I don't want to give anything away beyond that. They're still married, though. I kind of love that there's a "Helena Wayne" in the comics but my Helena has become "Helena Kane." Huehuehue. Trust me, I'm all for Helena Kane. Although I wish there was a Helena Wayne. She deserved better than to be wiped out during Crisis on Infinite Earths Also, since you're in an answering mood, Lucius and Karl....please tell me Batwing and The Ranger are still kicking ass?! And, as for Zayna, can we talk about her? Or will that not be something brought up? Because I dont think she'll be able to use her powers without her brother..... |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 24, 2018 23:10:40 GMT -6
Trust me, I'm all for Helena Kane. Although I wish there was a Helena Wayne. She deserved better than to be wiped out during Crisis on Infinite Earths There was a Helena Wayne in the Season 4 "Elseworlds" episode, huehuehue. Episode 2, 'Compromised' is going to touch base a little on Lucius and Karl. Part of the fun of this season is coming back ten years later and not knowing where life took all these characters. I get to peel back those layers as the season unfolds and there's definitely some layers in the Lucius/Karl love story. Yeah, the Wonder Twins are no more. For me, the significance of Zan's death — which is ultimately the end of the Wonder Twins — was that the Wonder Twins were kind of there for the beginning of "Watchtower." They made an appearance in the third episode of the series, and knowing that the Season 4 finale was going to end with Chloe stepping back from that role forever, I wanted the death of Zan to parallel that, and to almost nod towards this story ending. Also, that whole episode was about pushing Maxwell Lord into an even more irredeemable villain and threat to the heroes. Pretty much everyone that crossed paths with him in that episode ended up dead. As for Jayna, she's definitely out of the hero game. |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 24, 2018 23:20:33 GMT -6
Episode #5-01: "Home"Written by: Jack Malone Produced by: The VPN UPDATED 07/01/2018
— Episode title revealed as 'Home.'
— TheVPN released a synopsis for the fifth and final season that revealed it takes place ten years after the end of Season 4. The 'Watchtower' showrunner told VSGuide specifically that the episode opens in Star City, in the year 2028.
— While the present day storyline focuses on Chloe (Allison Mack) finding her way back to Gotham and a catalyst that forces her to stay there for the season, a flashback story set between Smallville and Watchtower will tell the story of how Chloe ended up in Gotham in the first place.
— Two former series regular cast members will return in this episode as special guest stars.
— The episode features a funeral for a major character. So re-reading this, I totally just now realized we are finally going to see what set Emil off and Chloe taking her death from start to finish......I'm shook. I didnt realize you'll be destroying my life this quickly. |
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Post by Jack Malone on Apr 24, 2018 23:28:50 GMT -6
So re-reading this, I totally just now realized we are finally going to see what set Emil off and Chloe taking her death from start to finish......I'm shook. I didnt realize you'll be destroying my life this quickly.  |
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