Rumors have been flying ever since JMs recent appearance at a
convention.  People have been saying he'll be in a series, some
speculated in would be Smallville.  No official word has been released.
 There have been leaks, and some of them proved to be correct.

I just got an email from Mr. Marsters' update list, and he sent out the
press release of his appearance:

JAMES IS JUST FINE

Here's some good news about James on your television. Just released
from the WB is the following press statement (edited for all the
important
bits).

JAMES MARSTERS VISITS "SMALLVILLE" AS THE EVIL BRAINIAC

Burbank, CA July 22, 2005

James Marsters sinks his teeth into another juicy role for The WB when
he joins the cast of SMALLVILLE for multiple episodes. Marsters will
portray Brainiac, a classic DC Comics villain and one of the
Man-of-Steel's most formidable enemies. Additionally, one episode this
season will
reunite series star John Schneider with his former "Dukes of
Hazzard"
co-star, Tom Wopat.

Marsters plays college professor Milton Fine, alter ego of the
uber-villain Brainiac. Possessed of a vast, superior knowledge limited
only by
his hubris and emotions, Brainiac comes to earth armed with a secret
about Clark's biological family and the truth about Krypton's demise.
Brainiac's presence in Smallville will have a devastating effect on
Clark
and Lex's already deteriorating friendship.

Brainiac is the latest DC Comics character to appear in SMALLVILLE. The

Flash, Mxyzptlk and Perry White have all made appearances during the
series run. Last season, Lois Lane (Erica Durance) joined the cast.

Reinterpreting the Superman mythology from its roots, "Smallville"
was
developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar ("Shanghai
Noon," "Spiderman 2"), based on the DC Comics characters. Gough
and Millar
serve as executive producers, along with Greg Beeman, Ken Horton, Mike
Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. The series is produced by
Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros.
Television
Production Inc. SUPERMAN was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.

* * * *

Even better news: James' availability for his October performances in
the UK has been assured by the producers of Smallville.