MAJOR SPOILERS: Lex Luthor Back in SMALLVILLE or Not?

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Windy City times has posted an interview with Michael Rosenbaum regarding his role in Smallville and the supposed return of Lex Luthor as hinted at in the most recent episode's last few minutes.

Q: Well, you definitely hit it big with the WB show Smallville, playing Lex Luthor. How many seasons were you on?

MB: I did seven seasons and I just finished this past May. They are continuing on another season. My contract was up and it had run its course. I loved the cast and the crew but I felt like my work was done. They have asked me to come back a few times. People think they have seen me on the show since then but I found out they have been using body doubles to pretend that it's me. I don't know how fair that is to the fans.

Q: So you don't think you will ever come back?

MB: No. I told the producers that I would only come back for the last episode or two if they let me wear a bald cap. I just grew my hair out.

Q: Shaving your hair just drove you crazy, didn't it?

MB: It wore out its welcome. Seven years everyday, filming in Vancouver, freezing my ass off. I couldn't even wear a hat because my makeup would get ruined. I had to be there two hours before the crew got there to shave my head. The makeup girl was like my therapist. She knew everything about me and knew I wasn't coming back. I am truly grateful to the show. It put me on the map. It gave me financial stability. I am able to take care of my mother's gambling problem

I for one am incredibly disappointed to hear the "double" used in the last episode isn't actually him. Lame. Would be great if he made a guest appearance in the finale, though.