TOM WELLING Shares His First Impressions Working with ERICA DURANCE (Lois Lane)

[@samcampbells]

The amount of charisma Erica Durance has is so unmatched. Lois Lane was unabashedly herself and you really saw Clark shine with her. Erica and Tom were a masterpiece together.

[@designatedpiledriver8216]

There are different ways to play lois Lane and yes, she is one of them

[@jorgem.1564]

I admit I am not a huge Superman or Lois Lane fan. Yet, Tom and Erica are by far my favorite versions of those two characters. Charimsa for sure.

[@AdeleKakwandi]

I think she's probably my favourite version...I loved Terri Hatcher but Erica was something else...

[@HeyWiseGuy]

You captured the charisma sentiment perfectly. Erica and Tom's chemistry was perfection. It made you wonder if they had a thing going on off-screen.

[@MC-zr6gc]

From their first few scenes together, you can tell by the way she talks to the guy who's destined to be the most powerful person in the universe, that she's going to chew this man up, indestructible or not. lol

[@opinionator3884]

She brought a very different energy to the show. More upbeat, fun, and the character had less teen angst.

[@ParadiseVids]

1000%.

[@balric1]

Erica Durance played my favorite version of Lois Lane.

[@MRJK87.]

That's because she is THEE Lois lane.

[@giannisksanthopoulos4300]

Smallville made perfect casting for Clark, Lois, Lex and Lana.

[@daniellebrunson5201]

Hands down I agree 👍 💯

[@FredEPLk]

Chloe's casting was perfect too. Amazing actress

[@diegoneira9326]

@@giannisksanthopoulos4300 Not to mention Lionel (I know, i know... but still)

[@wellingdurancefans]

I really love hearing these kids of stories! Erica’s debut as Lois Lane was nothing short of amazing. Her portrayal of Lois was fierce and charming. She captivated you and her on-screen connection with Tom was electric. Erica is the greatest Lois Lane.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

Erica Durance was just amazing in Smallville!! Her take on Lois as sassy, tough, brave and kickass was perfect!! Nor to mention that she was gorgeous and has such a wonderful personality!! Her chemistry with Tom was immediate, they just are wonderful with their romantic banter!! She was such a positive addition to the show!!

[@majeda_a]

she was the best thing to happen to the show! and thank god they actually got to carry out the iconic lois and clark relationship it was aamazing

[@BibleBreakout]

Greatest Lois Lane of all time and it’s not close

[@TruuJones]

Agreed!

[@insomnimac8368]

I concur, just nailed it.

[@YnotNomis]

YES!!!

[@rhondathompson6942]

YUP

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Tough call there, I'd put Amy Adams just ahead, and Elizabeth Tulloch and Margot Kidder just behind, though Kidder was limitied by how film dealt with strong female characters at the time. And everyone so far ahead of Teri Hatcher that it's embarrasing how bad her Lois was.

[@cloismagic]

The adoration and respect they have for each other is amazing to see for my favorite version of Lois and Clark. That romantic banter Tom mentions was palpable from the beginning. Erica really made her mark as the best Lois Lane next to the classics.

[@Blackdesideria]

Really wish they invite Erica to discuss 4x03, that scene when she dunks clark and then they smile at each other is legendary

[@intotheunknown6736]

i really hope they get her on the show at some point!

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

And they did great with having Chloe give them a look in that scene like "Really? Now you two?"....

[@boog6041]

Did you all watch the season 4 ep 4 pod?

[@DuncanJimmy]

I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that Durance stood out above the rest on a show with truly talented and absolutely gorgeous actors. There are some people who simply blossom on camera, and she was one of them. Woman with a brain and drop dead gorgeous.

[@Carla_FT]

Erica Durance as Lois Lane was a perfect casting. She brings so much energy to the show and of course I love her relationship with Clark ! #clois

[@deannharris2424]

Best Lois Lane ever. I wish she would have been a guest. Maybe next time?

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

In all honesty Erica has been the best portrayed Lois Lane to date. She literally was the perfect combination of Margot and Teri, but with her own style, and when her and Tom were together, it was pure magic. Unmatched chemistry. It looked so easy and legit for them to be Lois and Clark. I'm watching season 9 right now and I just wish they had had, and were currently having, more and more screen time together. If they had had their own subsequent series, GAH, it would've been amazing!

[@EbersBrent]

Thanks for doing the podcast that focuses on Smallville. I loved this show when it came out and occasionally I go back and watch the series. I have watched to whole series about three times now. I have started watching it again. I grew up with the Christopher Reeves Superman. Being a comic book geek, My favorite Lex is Michael, My favorite Superman is Tom, and my favorite Lois is Erica. They felt more real to me as a comic book geek with a ton of Superman comics I can tell you guys were great!

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

How Michael isn't Lex in every Superman movie going forward blows my mind

[@j04370859]

Are you for real? 😂

[@mahiyatsafiyullah7103]

Erica Durance is the greatest Lois Lane to ever to be seen on the silver screen and better than those on the big screen too.

[@Jeffro5564]

She was amazing and didn’t act fake like big screen Lois and other tv series

[@mahiyatsafiyullah7103]

@@Jeffro5564 true she was so natural as the character. It really is impressive how well she played that character.

[@moonbaby6134]

The silver screen is the big screen. I take it you mean the small screen.

[@shel0016]

Agreed and I've seen every major version of Lois lane. The only version of lane that's a match or better is the Lois lane of DC comics 1990s the books that lead to the world shocking and blockbuster in sales brutal fight and death of superman comic(wow this event even made cnn news and all the channels), his return that lead to Clark finally marrying Lois. Erica is that good.😊

[@mahiyatsafiyullah7103]

@@moonbaby6134 I guess so. Either way she's the best version film or tv series. Margot Kidder was awesome too.

[@MarshallFlores]

All respect to Margot Kidder and Amy Adams (who delivered more than fine performances) but Erica Durance for me remains the definitive Lois Lane. Smart, sexy, irreverent, ass-kicking but vulnerable, with terrific chemistry with Tom Welling. Iconic.

[@alex1vid]

I always got a good vibe from Erica on the show; she was perfect IMHO for the role of Lois Lane. Loved the way she performed as that character & she & the show did a nice job of displaying how smart she was, mischievous she was and of course beautiful too - all in a very classy way that was good for the story. They showed human sides of vulnerability as well sometimes - I always rooted for her. Great job.

[@lindamawdsley6130]

I think a good connection between actors is required to enable the magic to happen🙂and it certainly happened in Smallville 🤩

[@CraigAnderson-ru9fi]

#RyanGosling hated and despised #RachelMcAdams in the movie #TheNotebook looked how that turned out? #GoodActing

[@showsjunkie]

@@CraigAnderson-ru9fiyes but then they eventually ended up together in real life so

[@kreed82]

Her version of Lois took time to click but once it did we were off to the races. I think 1 aspect of smallville that was a failure was Lois and Clark getting together. They had no chemistry and the way they discovered they liked each other was clumsy

[@iliboxic7586]

@@kreed82 I think you confuse Lois with Banana (or whatever the name of Lex's wife was)

[@kreed82]

@@iliboxic7586 that would be lex and lana you are talking about buddy.

[@eyezonly8593]

I wish Erica would've been on Talkville this episode was so epic.

[@cherylebbs2079]

Alot of people wanted her on the podcast with this first episode of Season 4. Don’t know what happened there.

[@kyledavis526]

She was probably busy guys

[@wellesradio]

@@cherylebbs2079She was on Inside of You

[@cherylebbs2079]

@@wellesradio yes she was. But we are talking about Talkville. They did Season 4 Episode 1 on Wednesday and a lot of us Clois fans were hoping they would invite Erica to join them. After all, it was her debut on Smallville and she is Lois Lane!

[@cloismagic]

@@cherylebbs2079they’ve said she’s coming on soon. Personally, I’m glad she didn’t do the premiere because she did the commentary for 401 on the DVDs so it’ll be cool to hear her talk about another episode :)

[@4everClois]

Music to my ears! This is the type of thing i love listening to when it comes to podcast! Proper discussion ❤ love it when tom talks about Lois/erica&Clark related topics 😅 more of the same please tom❤😂

[@Rolando760]

Meeting both of yous in Comic-Con was the best

[@leannepritchett6323]

Love hearing this story. Simply adore these two on and off screen ❤.

[@manuellujan666]

Everyone on Smallville was beautiful

[@Loisandclark_forever]

Tom is sooooo cute! Love it when he talks about Lois and Clark and their behind the scenes! This is so good to listen to!❤😂More of this please Tom! 🎉❤

[@patdoe5242]

Loved Lois and Clarke relationship in Smallville watched all the episodes from season 1 to season 10 and they were all epic and Tom Welling still looks handsome

[@twilightskiesx]

I love how Michael keeps it 100% real😂💕

[@floodgates182]

My biggest regret about smallville is that there's not more Clark/Lois banter. It was fun. They don't make good rom coms any more.

[@HucksPopCultureCafe]

I still believe Erica is the best Lois we’ve ever had and we’ve had some great Lois Lanes. Teri, Margot, Elizabeth, all great but I just feel Erica just had it all dialed in.

[@davidbeyerle6996]

The best Lois Lane ever portrayed in media. Hands down. So loveable and snarky, and beautiful.

[@WSK9002]

My favourite aspect of Clark and Lois on "Smallville" was with the exception of Chloe, everyone saw how fantastic they would be as a couple and that Clark and Lois mutually didn't like each other at first.

[@sphenis]

Nothing wrong with wanting a physical attraction as an actor with your love interest

[@ParadiseVids]

Rather crucial, I would say lol.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

It would be great if DC would bring Tom and Erica back for a movie or even a few. As someone who grew up with Superheroes I found it hard to find one that really fit as easily as these two, they clicked for many of us. My favorite memories was watching Smallvile with my daughter and we still get together occasionally and watch some episodes.

[@mostafafarweez3161]

Great video and I didn't know that before. Really great memories 💖👍 Please do some some clips like this. Like, what was it like when meeting Lara Vandervut who played Kara aka Supergirl? And then working with her on the 1st day and then directing her later on? Also, what was it directing fir the 1st time for you Michael and Tom? And how did it beame less pressure as you directed more episodes? 👍💖✨️

[@TimFecht-no5ul]

Erica was good so was Kristin Kruek! Amazing Sacrifice episode a day wonderful cast! I just finished 10 years of Smallville again.. Fun memories indeed!

[@harrytwood]

I know there's a lot of #Smallville Fans who didn't like the introduction of #LoisLane in season 4 and before #ClarkKent got his job at The Daily Planet, that's fine as that's your opinion, but for me I liked that they introduced Lois Lane in season four as she really spiced things up for the show with her high energy and attitude, plus the #Superman universe is fictional so the writers can put her in whenever they want, plus #EricaDurance was awesome as Lois Lane and the chemistry she had with #TomWelling for #Clois was amazing as well and this is one of many reasons why Tom and Erica are my most favourite Clark and Lois pairing apart from #ChristopherReeve and #MargotKidder who are my og Clark and Lois pairing, yeah people say that Clark and Lois were poorly written, were forced and had no chemistry in the show but in my opinion I think the writing for Clark and Lois was pretty good, I never felt they were forced at all and they had great chemistry together as well. 🔴🔵👍🏻 #CloisForever #CloisFan #TeamClois

[@hjchamp04]

Man i gotta re watch the serise. It was great.

[@SarahGardus]

Erica was truly amazing. She gave Clark/Tom life. He finally had someone who could match his charisma and physical chemistry.

[@majeda_a]

yesss !!! i agree! lana was dragging him down

[@cyndigirl418]

Tom and Michael, you both should do some episodes of the show Reacher so it will feel even more like a Smallville reunion! I miss seeing you both on screen, and Michael once again could play a formidable villain!!

[@miyadeen5867]

She’s my favorite verison of Lois lane in my thoughts when she’s got into season 4 I was like ok I have feeling she’s gonna be same Lois from any other Lois in other lores of Superman but when I saw her and kept watching the show I was like ok she’s literally different now and fun Lois I wanted more lois like Erica did it but nobody can be better Lois then Erica was in this show and that’s saying something lol. But I also was expecting Lois to come in years Clark was in the daily planet but they somehow made it work with Lois being in the early stages meeting Clark in his high school years I guess.

[@HeadbutKneecap]

It’s interesting because Lana kind of felt a little more like Lois is in a lot of the comics and films, particularly the way that Clark was around her, but I loved the way they started out as just good friends amand it grew into a relationship

[@pepe_da_prawn]

Best portrayals of Clark and Lois.

[@damianlance3456]

Tom welling as clark kent / superman and erica durance as lois lane / lois kent they were awesome on the show I wish tom and erica would of got married for real as a real couple not just on screen

[@reyvagabond3344]

In my opinion she is the best Lois Lane ever.

[@bryangoedicke8671]

Christopher Reeve made me believe a man could fly, but Tom Welling is hands down the best superman, Rosenbaum is the the best Lex. He didn't have to say he was a great mastermind to make you believe it. & Erica is the best Lois Lane. Great cast, & nobody was, or ever will be better. Just my opinion 🤷

[@CraigAnderson-ru9fi]

#ericadurance ❤

[@mustafarasheed5826]

Guys I watched each and every episode in a row during my uni days and Erica was my crush at that time

[@周玲玲-m5i]

We want Erica!

[@israelg.r.6230]

I still remember the first time when I saw Erica I was like ............ Wow 🔥🔥😮‍💨🥵 my type LoL

[@Lee-sx9oc]

Beautiful ❤😊

[@SuzanneKearney-h6q]

Best Lois Lane ever. Period.

[@oa4485]

It’s such an odd feeling watching the man you knew as a 4 year old playing your favorite superhero grow up with him and now as an adult watching him on a podcast

[@pamelahermano9298]

Erica quickly became my favorite character on the show. There were times I felt it was such a shame that the show was called Smallville and not Lois and Clark.

[@MyFandomChannel-ee1sy]

Yes! I wish they would’ve transitioned to a Lois & Clark type show and just renamed it “Metropolis.” It feels like the showrunners stalled and wasted a lot of time in seasons 5,6,7. And then they gave Lois stupid storylines to give her something to do. I hated the Grant (her boss/editor/Lex brother clone) love interest 😑

[@marcusvalera5406]

She nailed it!!!

[@lescorlett4133]

Damn I had a massive crush on Erica Durance. Still do to be honest. ❤

[@planb4life1234]

erica is by far the best Lois Lane! No one else compares!

[@jameslauder3984]

She’s my favorite portrayal of Lois

[@nomadman5288]

I'm glad Michael mentioned wanting to be attracted to someone that's going to be a love interest because, while I understand it's a job and a certain "professionalism" that comes with that, if the two actors kinda have a thing for each other, it seems like it's going to come through more in all the scenes they do together because they get to use that feeling to inspire the acting.

[@stevemartin3706]

Really enjoyed ERICA'S portrayal of lois lane. SUPERMAN needs his LOIS LANE just like LOIS LANE needs her SUPERMAN to work. Together, they are a dynamic duo. Lois LANE biggest challenge isn't always being married to Superman. It should be who's working in those NEWSROOM. Wish there was a more diverse RANGE of stories of what goes on at the DAILY PLANET. What do people want to see on the news. Or read in the paper. Why do you watch the news ? WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NEWS ? What if the biggest VILLIAN Lois LANE had to face wasn't LEX LUTHOR. It was someone who didn't RESPECT women in the newsroom. This is a man's world not a woman's. Now that's a big challenge.

[@luahlobendahn1968]

Erica, to me is the best Lois Lane. But i have to give Margot Kidder all the flowers! She is the first one on my list.❤❤❤❤

[@TedMattos]

Yes, absolutely. Ms. Kidder will always be my Lois Lane, but with regards to TV, I have to give it to Ms. Durance. She was a perfect Lois Lane on Smallville.

[@cassienunes2173]

I always loved how she was very upfront about everything. In a town full of people with superpowers and secrets lois came in and was like what up buttercup lets talk. She had no reservations and nothing to hide. She came in kicked ass and was like try me sucker

[@ecksfactor]

I loved Tom in Lucifer!

[@jamelleartis9172]

Erica Durance Was The Canadian Actress Like, Laura Vanderooth And, Any Actors That's From Canada Played In Smallville As, Their Favorite DC Comics Characters Erica Durance Was Playing A, 2004 /2010 Lois lane Cousin To, Chloe Sullivan She Came From A, Military Dad Having The Fighting Skills And, Later Becoming A Reporter For, Daily Planet Erica And, Tom Gotten The Best Chemistry As, The Iconic Super Couple Of Smallville Erica Durance Kept Being A, Guest Star For, Seasons 4 And, 5 Until The Writers Let Her Stay For, Later Events Like: Tess Mercer Davis/ Doomsday, Carter/Hawkman, General Zod, And, Darkseid

[@JustMe-px2gs]

Best Lois Lane 💯

[@w41duvernay]

I would love to know about the episode about the cage match with Kane from WWE. The wrestling episode with Kriptonians.

[@GorcStew]

When he said "portraying such iconic couples", I thought he was talking about Clark and Lex :P

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Amazing 25 yrs later people still engaged in the show

[@Lee-sx9oc]

I just adore Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum 🥰❤️‍🔥

[@ThankGodForJesusChrist]

Beautiful Erica...

[@sfer1]

Erica was the best Lois ever.

[@rychelssassa7866]

I almost laugh when People say that thé girl Who have much chemistry with clark in thé movies is Alicia lois Will always be thé IT GIRL

[@oscarhernandez3315]

I dont know if they made a video talking about the episode "mercy" in season 5 episode 19 looks so much like the games of Saw movies lol

[@marcchapleau8343]

Kristin and Erica were true goddesses of beauty.

[@trevorchidhakwa9173]

Tom Welling i love you bro. Clark Kent. Superman. Kal El. The last son of Krypton. Smallville ❤️

[@cherbutler85]

Tom always looks thoroughly bored,…or at least pretends to be interested. Unless the name Erica Durance is brought up.

[@MyFandomChannel-ee1sy]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯

[@ParadiseVids]

LOL @ Michael for hoping to have physical attraction to his on screen love interest. Yeah, that’s a perfectly natural hope. We as the audience hope you have that too or we’re NEVER going to buy it. I don’t think that’s shallow either. 😉

[@meo779]

How many times do these guys talk about the same thing? 🤣🤣

[@reboxtherapy]

I liked her in a The Butterfly Effect sequel

[@sandraviana7593]

o que mais me encomoda nas entrevista e que as pessoas que fazem perguntas ,alen de fazer perguntas bestas sem nada de bom que nos gostariamos de saber ,eles semore vão na kristin,a maioria ignora Erika .mesmo que Érica tenta ser simpatica e td ,mais certeza ela fica tristr,cara foi tantos episo´dios maravilhosod e épico,lana ate a 3 temporada foitolrravel mais ela não tem nenhum momento ,o povo ,pelo menos a maioria ficaram no passado e excluiram a partipaçãp magnifica de ÉRICA e ficaram no pasado ,poeque achei muitos videos das paetipacaço dele e eles quase não pergutaram naa pra ÉRICA ISSO E DOR DE COTOVELO POIS NAO ACEITAM QUE ERICA FOI MUIYO MRLHOR COMO LOIS QUE LANA .

[@anthonypurpero2697]

What was the villains name?

[@joshmihal]

Is this video podcast all filmed in the same location?

[@Bradleyb744]

Erica Durance was so hot back then

[@TengAi21]

Physical attraction makes it easier to pretend to be in love, no?

[@vitico1630]

MR like the dark haired ladies 😂😂💪💪

[@missaeljm.7462]

CLOOOIS

[@puirYorick]

Who's the guy in the maroon cap sitting next to the mask?

[@Steve-de1zp]

Margot Kidder will always be The Lois Lane but E D did good Better than the others

[@canonkingsley6569]

Love Margot but Erica is the best Lois Lane for me.

[@dontellbetts6062]

No one does lex better as of till this day

[@liacarolina]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@queennzinga5988]

I am not a fine of her as lois lane but she is an amazing actress.

[@goldenboi778]

I love tom welling, he is soooooo HOT!

[@franciscogonzalezherreras550]

Erica was sooooo edible…

[@AgentofDestiny017]

Hmm I just finished season 4 and it feels more like annoying brother and sister vibes between Clark and Lois than sassy flirty banter 🤷‍♀️

[@maryalves4594]

I'm saddened by Tom Welling, how he is physically today I feel like he's not worried about his image😢😞😵

[@Paula-fd6lj]

I agree and im not an actor. You should be attracted to someone you are gonna kiss to make it believable.

[@gmseven]

I feel like they over cooked the Lana angle so long that Lois almost felt like an intrusion at first. It made Lois look like 2nd choice

[@jaygee6633]

This guy looks like he could be James Marsters son

[@missaeljm.7462]

KLOOOIS

[@Gunnumn]

Erica: i wonder who i can cast for Lois Lane?...... ...me

[@laurabee4056]

Rosenbaum totally had the hits for Kristen lol

[@madsteve9]

Vanessa Redgrave is like that off screen. She is also very boring. And due to her upbringing extremely left wing.