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’Smallville’s John Glover Suggested Lex Luthor Kill His Father in Season 7

By Adam Luchies

Published Nov 8, 2023

'Smallville' is currently available to stream on Hulu.

Michael Rosenbaum's version of Lex Luthor in Smallville evolved into the classic comic book villain, largely influenced by his father Lionel, played by John Glover.
In Season 7, Glover suggested to the writers that Lex should kill Lionel, sealing his fate as a villain.
Despite Lionel's death in Season 7, Glover returned to the series as an alternate version of the character in Season 10, and the character had a significant role in the series finale.