April 20, 2010: Smallville Producer Wants Rosenbaum to Return

by Neil Cole

Executive producer of Smallville Brian Peterson has revealed that he would love for Michael Rosenbaum to come back to the show.

Rosenbaum played Lex Luthor for seven seasons but left the program in 2008.

Speaking to E! Online, Peterson said that he will keep urging the actor to reprise the Lex Luthor role.

"We have never given up hope, but at this point that's all it is," he said. "We have a great relationship with Michael, it just hasn't happened yet."

He added: "I would never give up hope until the final second."

Meanwhile, a source has claimed that there is "no chance" of Kristin Kreuk, who played Lana Lang, returning. The source also revealed that Allison Mack (Chloe) has not yet signed a contract to appear in the tenth season but added: "I'm sure she'll be there."

Smallville airs Fridays at 8pm EST on The CW.