I read a fun interview in the latest issue of Smallville Magazine with Ryan Kennedy (Cosmic Boy), Alexz Johnson (Saturn Girl) and Calum Worthy (Lightning Lad) and again quickly typed out the partial interview to share – check it out:

Alexz Johnson (Saturn Girl) and Ryan Kennedy (Cosmic Boy)

Making their Smallville debut in season eights Legion were super heroes Rokk Krinn, Imra Ardeen, and Garth Ranzz, aka Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad. Actors Ryan Kennedy, Alexz Johnson, and Calum Worthy talked to Bryan Cairns with Smallville Magazine about bringing this iconic trio to life…

Smallville Magazine: How well versed were you with Smallville and the Superman legacy before you took on the role of the Legion of Super-Heroes?
Calum Worthy: I’ve been a huge Smallville fan ever since it started. The year it began filming was the year I started acting. One of my first auditions ever was for a young Lex Luthor. I actually almost got it, but I didn’t want to shave my head because I was about to work on something else. I’m also a huge Justice League fan and had seen all the Superman movies.

Ryan Kennedy: I was very familiar with Smallville. Most people I know are fans of the show. Although I haven’t been able to follow every season, I’m sure I watched the entire first year and many episodes since then. As far as the mythology, I was always a fan of Superman, so that wasn’t a new interest to me.

Alexz Johnson: I was a little familiar. I wasn’t personally [interested in] comic books, but I have six brothers and a dad who collect them. They were all over the house growing up, and I’d hear about the Legion, which is what sparked my interest in playing this character. Music’s my passion, and I just finished doing an album with Sony. I didn’t think I was going to act, at least not until the CD came out, and after I was on tour. I wanted to wait a bit, but I thought it was so wicked to be a part of the Legion, because they’re pretty awesome. This is a group that supports Superman on his journey, which is cool.

Putting on the Legion ring was a really significant experience for all of us…” –Calum Worthy

Alexz, with so many brothers around, did that mean you dressed up as a super hero when you were young?
AJ: It’s funny, but no. When I was young, I always dressed up as Alice in Wonderland. My brothers always carried the super hero torch. You can always tell a guy who had the cape on until he was 14-years old or who had the Spider-Man pajamas and never took them off.

Ironically, your former Instant Star co-star, Laura Vandervoort, spent a season on Smallville as Kara.
AJ: I know – it’s a small world! Vancouver’s my hometown, so I love filming there. I’ve had some of my best times filming there. It’s close to home and felt like it was in my backyard. Laura did an amazing job; she was Supergirl in every way.

Calum Worthy (Lightning Lad)

Viewers have commented on how closely you resemble Saturn Girl in appearance.
AJ: Oh, really? That’s awesome! From the images I’ve seen, some of them are different, where her hair is very short and she looks almost elfin. I know they were going for that, and considering her name was Imra, she can be [somewhat] woodland and fairy-esque. That’s quite a compliment, though. She’s pretty cute in the comics, so I’ll take it!

How would you describe your respective characters?
CW: Geoff gave me a really good analogy, which is that Garth is the personification of his power, which is lightning. In his head, he moves from one thing to another quickly. He’s almost got ADD, and this aspect of his character can be harmful to the rest of the Legion, because he [usually] doesn’t think before he acts. However, when Rokk and Imra really need him, Garth’s always up for the task. There are some great scenes where we see Garth change from his usually crazy ways to becoming a totally focused guy.

RK: I would describe Rokk as very military. He takes his job, responsibility, and powers very seriously. He’s very [certain] in his duty and what he needs to do in order to bring justice and making sure good overcomes evil. Rokk’s very passionate about it and honorable.

AJ: Imra has the ability to read people’s minds, which is crazy. She can see below the surface and [know] people’s intentions. That’s pretty awesome, especially in this day and age. It’s right up there with the ability to fly.

Thank God there were no tights, because I don’t think I can do tights!”  –Ryan Kennedy

What brings the Legion to the past?
CW: We come to Smallville to save Clark from a villain, but when we get there, we discover there are a few other things we have to accomplish.

AJ: They’re there to guide Clark, help him on his journey, and to [help him] make the right decisions, because we know all about his future, especially Imra. We’ve studied him, and for us, it’s like going back in history. We’re here to help clean up a little mess and keep things on track for the future of the world.

In what way does the Legion approach the Brainiac threat differently than Clark?
CW: The Legion approaches Brainiac with [a lot of] aggression and are prepared to use violence. Clark teaches them there’s always a way to defeat the villain without resorting to killing.

Tom Welling (Clark Kent)

RK: We came in with a very big picture mentality. If a million people are in jeopardy and one person has to be sacrificed, we have to do that. When you’re focused on the big picture, you’re somewhat blinded. Clark refuses to give up a sacrificial lamb. The Legionnaires definitely learn that even one life for many isn’t an acceptable loss. Clark really inspires them.

AJ: Brainiac is a bad buy, and Clark is [eventually going to be] Superman. We’re more professional in our approach. When the crap hits the fan, it’s like, “We’re the Legion and are super heroes.” We’re not greater super heroes than Clark Kent, but we’ve been doing this for a long time. We can deal with the issue.

What’s the Legion’s first impression of Clark?
CW: They’re in a complete awe. Glen told us to act like we’d seen Jesus or Elvis. It’s an incredible experience for them, almost spiritual.

RK: For Rokk, Superman was his absolute idol. Basically, what he stands for influenced Rokk and his career. After a while, we start to become disillusioned because Clark hasn’t put on the suit yet and discovered everything he’s going to be. The other Legionnaires start to question whether he’s more legend than truth. It’s a little confusing and frustrating for us. Where Rokk is very stubborn and stuck in his ways, he really tries to believe in this guy who hasn’t shown [them] what they know he becomes.

AJ: It is like meeting Elvis. It’s like going back and meeting someone who’s a huge influence on popular culture. They’re almost speechless when they meet him, and try to keep their cool. There’s a couple of funny scenes involving that.

How was the atmosphere on the Smallville set?
CW: It was great. I had actually worked with Allison Mack before, on a film called When Jesse Was Born. She was involved in that, so I’ve known her for a couple of years now. Tom Welling told me he’d directed a few episodes [of Smallville], and when we approached a scene, you could see that. He was a cool guy. It was fun, and he connected with everyone quickly.

AJ: Allison is a sweetheart, and they were both professional. I had been on my own show [Instant Star] for four years, so I know how you develop this real connection with a crew. With your long hours, you have to be incredibly professional and driven. It’s a huge job. Tom and Allison are doing a fantastic job. They’ve been doing this for eight years, and it doesn’t even phase them. They’re incredibly humble and were very welcoming to us on set.

You can read the full interview, which is about 8-pages, in the latest Smallville Magazine available on newstands now.

SOURCE:  Smallville Magazine #32