When Smallville returns on September 25 (a Friday), fans will be treated to two episodes of villains and spin-offs (?!) Word on the street is that Brian Austin Green is coming to Smallville as the DC Comics villain Metallo, aka John Corben.

　　According to DC lore, Corben is a Daily Planet journalist and a thief who was rescued in a near-death accident that left only his brain functioning. He was given a robotic body with a flesh-like skin and a kryptonite power-source for a heart. It would be interesting to find out how his path will cross with Clark Kent (Tom Welling).

　　Ausiello also scooped that Green turned down a full-time role at One Tree Hill for a spot at Smallville. And Austin apparently is campaigning to star as Hal Jordan in the Warner Bros’ superhero movie “Green Lantern”.

　　In addition, TV Guide wrote that Sam Witwer was invited back to Smallville season 9 for several episodes but, and quote “at this time the portrayer of Davis/Doomy has no plans to return”.