April 1, 2011: Sarah Lancaster to Star in New Lois Lane TV Series

The CW today announced that Sarah Lancaster, best known for her roles of Rachel in "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" and Madison Kellner on "Everwood", has been cast as Lois Lane for a new TV series to spinoff from "Smallville".

Titled "Superman's Girlfriend: Lois Lane", the new TV series was pitched to The CW by "Smallville" co-creators Al Gough and Miles Miller, and is scheduled to premiere in September 2011.

"I'm extremely excited about this wonderful opportunity," explained Lancaster. "Lois Lane is such an iconic character, a role model for women throughout the years. I'm really looking forward to showing young women everywhere that Lois Lane is more than just Superman's girlfriend, she's a strong feminist in her own right. She doesn't need a man to define her."

And that's the kicker, Superman won't be in the series at all. He'll be alluded to, but never seen. This is Lois Lane's show. It's unknown at this point in time if we'll see Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen or Perry White.

The role was offered to Erica Durance, but the "Smallville" actress turned down the role fearing she'd be typecast.

Click "Read More" to see what Erica Durance had to say about this new Lois Lane TV series.


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