Why Annette O"Toole Left Smallville After 6 Seasons As Martha Kent

Summary

• Annette O'Toole's portrayal of Martha Kent in Smallville was iconic and complex, influencing Superman's journey significantly.
• O'Toole left the series after her 6-season contract ended.
• Changes in Smallville's setting and focus on Clark Kent's independence made O'Toole's departure from the series sensible.

Annette O'Toole appeared in the DC Universe more than once, but her most memorable role was as Martha Kent on Smallville where she was featured for six seasons. The character appeared in many of Smallvile's most rewatchable episodes, and certainly became one of the most iconic depictions of Superman's terrestrial mother. Starring alongside John Schnieder's Jonathan Kent, the Smallville version of Superman's adoptive mother was complicated and took its time to unveil and establish the intricacies of Martha Kent's character.
Superman's mother is a complex role. The character's influence on Clark Kent has been explored throughout cinematic history, with the Diane Lane iteration serving as a unifying presence in the DCEU. From the character's name itself, an alliance is forged in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice's Martha scene. The exploration of the character and her influence on Superman in Smallville is less on the nose and takes more time to explain and explore her motivations. In this, Smallville created what might be the best Martha Kent iteration yet seen in the overarching DC Universe.


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