A year's worth of worry and speculation is over: Michael Rosenbaum has confirmed that he WILL, indeed, reprise the iconic role of Lux Luthor on the Smallville series finale.

“I’m delighted to return for the series finale,” Rosenbaum told TV Line. “I’m simply doing it for all of the fans out there who made Smallville the great success it is... I can’t wait to hug the old crew back in Vancouver one last time and see all of my old friends once again. Oh, and for Lex to become the bad-ass he’s destined to be.”

Fantastic news, huh?

As you ponder the possibilities of Lex's returns, relive the most recent episode of Smallville. We've reviewed it HERE.