'Smallville's' Justin Hartley Talks Green Arrow in Season Eight

By Korbi Ghosh

July 28, 2008 8:53 AM

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With the departure of Smallville series regulars Lex and Lana, a couple other characters will be stepping up to the plate this season including Mr. Oliver Queen (aka the Green Arrow). According to Justin Hartley (pictured left), who we ran into at the CW TCA party last week, he's scheduled to appear in at least 12 episodes which will most likely be spread throughout the season.

Justin said this will be a year where we learn more about Oliver’s past and get some of his back-story. “It’s not just going to be him saying, 'well, this is what happened, let me tell you all about it,' and have it all be talk," he told us. "We’re going to actually see it [in the form of flashbacks].”

But what about his future? Oliver might begin questioning that very thing. “The whole series has been about Clark growing into his powers and trying to accept his destiny,” Justin explained. “In the past, Oliver has been the one who has been like, 'Come on man, step up' and Clark has been more hesitant. Now, Clark will be more accepting of things and Oliver will be saying, 'Whoa, let me take a step back.' They’ve almost switched their positions on [embracing their destinies].”

As far as Oliver’s personal life, it seems like he’ll have his hands full. “I’m getting a new love interest!,” Justin shared. The role has not yet been cast, but they’re currently looking for Oliver's lucky lady. Still, Justin said his relationship with Lois is not dead. At least, that's what he's hearing.

How will this impact his relationship with Lois’s future soul mate, Clark Kent? Might they come to blows? Hartley hopes not: “I'm pretty sure my even my wife would bet against me [in a fight between Green Arrow and Superman]!”

-Reporting by Marisa Roffman

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Justin Hartley is always a good interview isn't he?! He is witty and obviously charming. Happy he is a regular, but not so keen on the focusing on his origins part. Smallville should just do a spin off for him, but the focus of Smallville should be Clark and Clark's journey to becoming the Man of Steel.

Ann | Jul 28, 2008 4:55:50 PM | #

High Five for J.Hart. Glad he's gonna be a big part of the season.

P | Jul 30, 2008 6:47:11 AM | #

Hey all,
I couldn't agree more with Ann actually. Season 8 will be the most important for Clark as its where he will change the most and become the much loved Superman! I think Justin plays the green arrow so well and I would love to see a green arrow spin-off and think it would be a big hit! Actually, they should do a whole 8 seasons of it! He has brought so much to the town of Smallville and its great that he is going to be a season regular!
The Smallville team best be quick with bringing out the new season as i'm not sure how long I'll be able to wait =].
GOOD LUCK JUSTIN!

Jess | Jul 31, 2008 3:39:29 PM | #

Justin is a good guy, but I'm not overly thrilled with time wasted exploring Ollie's back story. At this point, I'd rather see he & Clark team up as the show continues to foreshadow League partnership in the future. I want Suprman's future leadership in the League more in view as they work togeher, not because Clark steps up as Oliver backs away.

I'm thrilled to hear that there will still be something there between he & Lois. Thrilled. ED & Hartley have great chemistry togeher, and Lois and Oliver are a really natural fit on screen. I'd really like to see the show come back to Ollie and Lois--they have a lot of unresolved businees to tend to, imo.

leothelion | Jul 31, 2008 8:35:54 PM | #

leothelion | Jul 31, 2008 8:36:56 PM | #

u are the best akter in smallville

megan | Nov 23, 2008 9:10:13 AM | #