Erica Durance: The "Smallville" Death Will Break Your Heart

With only four episodes left this season on "Smallville" every moment counts -- especially since it's been revealed that at least two characters aren't making it to year nine alive!

And to any fans who think the characters that were transplanted from the comics -- Jimmy, Lois, Lex -- live in an immunity bubble, think again! To hear Erica Durance tell it, every single actor has been left hanging over the season ending cliffhanger that's so big, it makes The Fortress of Solitude look like a melted icicle.

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's focus on tonight's Lois-centric installment which sees the scrappy reporter slip back into another one of her miraculously materialized costumes. I got the scoop on Lois' sewing skills, Erica's future on "Smallville" and her habit of almost killing Tom Welling.

PopWrap: When we talked at the start of the season you said year eight would blow our minds, and you have not been wrong!
Erica Durance: Oh good, I'm so glad to hear you say that because I am biased. I have been so excited by what they've given Lois to explore this season. And I had no idea about some of the little surprises that they've thrown in along the way. Like "Stiletto!" When I read that script, I had a good laugh.

PW: Yes, that's tonight's episode -- and you play a superhero?
Erica: Yes, basically Lois gets in a fight to protect Chloe and she beats up this mugger while wearing spiked heels. And he gives her an idea by asking, "What are you a superhero?"

PW: And that gets her gears turning?
Erica: Well, Lois has hit a bit of a cold patch professionally, she's not succeeding in the way she wants, so she hears this and thinks, "Great! I can get more stories this way!" But then it all starts to unravel and she gets caught in a tailspin trying to undo the damage she's caused.

PW: And naturally we get a wacky Lois costume, right?
Erica: Of course! And Lois apparently has a side hobby because she's quite adept at sewing together this pleather outfit!

PW: Well, if The Daily Planet doesn't work out, there's always "Project Runway."
Erica: You never know! She seems to have all these hidden talents that come out of nowhere when she needs them the most. She's got all these great accents and sewing skills, it's hilarious.