EW’s Michael Ausiello is reporting that McKean has been tapped to reprise his role as the Daily Planet Editor-in-waiting.

Executive producer Brian Peterson told EW:

“We’re thrilled to have Michael back on the show  and to be able to link it with the anticipated return of Martha Kent is just a phenomenal way to gear up to the end of the season.”

Peterson also reveals that the iconic character’s latest trip through Smallville will bring him “closer to his destiny” than ever before. Reveals Peterson: “We finally get to see the legendary introduction between Perry White and the intrepid Lois Lane.”

This season is turning into one of the best so far!

Martha Kent is back in the Hizz-ouse.

Sources are reporting that Annette O’ Toole has signed on to reprise her role as Clark Kent’s mother in an episode to be aired later on this season.

Rumor has it that the episode will air during May sweeps and there is apparently a few twists and turns included.