Michael Rosenbaum, who plays future villain Lex Luthor on The WB’s teen-Superman series Smallville, told SCI FI Wire that Lex is still headed for the dark side, but not any time soon. "Oh, Lex is going to hell," Rosenbaum said during the network’s fall press preview in Los Angeles. "He’s going to become his father," Rosenbaum said. "We know that’s going to happen. Lex is doing everything in his power to stay on track, to be the good guy, to fight the powers of evil. But you know what? Sometimes it’s just inevitable. There’s nothing you can do about it, right?"

Rosenbaum, who was sporting a Mohawk haircut before returning to his characteristic bald look for the role, revealed that he is headed up to the show’s location in Vancouver, B.C., on July 16 to film his first scene of the season premiere, which will take place on a jet. Rosenbaum wouldn’t say what’s in store for his character this season, but he did mention something he would like to see. "I hope they let Lex make out with Lana," Rosenbaum joked. "I doubt that’s going to happen, but you never know. Because you know what? I think Lex is a good kisser, and I think Lana needs to learn." Smallville begins its fourth season on Sept. 22 in its regular 8 p.m. ET/PT Wednesday timeslot.