Michael Ironside, whose past credits include SeaQuest DSV, ER, and voicing Darkseid on the Superman and Justice League animated series, has been cast on Smallville in a recurring role for Season 4. The role is that of General Sam Lane, hard-nosed father of Lois Lane. The character will first appear in Episode Two of Season Four, which is titled "Gone." (read for more details!)

Interesting trivia: Ironside also voiced the "1980’s Batman" in the popular Batman animated episode "Legends of the Dark Knight."