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Smallville’s Aquaman spin-off sank without trace because CW execs believed Alan Ritchson couldn’t anchor his own show

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August 19, 2026

[#item_full_content] Smallville was going to have an Aquaman spin-off starring Alan Ritchson, but the CW got cold feet when they looked at the actor’s resume Smallville’s Aquaman spin-off sank without trace because CW execs believed Alan Ritchson couldn’t anchor his own show Read More

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