In September 2008 Freeman began starring in the Superman-inspired science fiction drama, "Smallville" as Tess Mercer, Lex Luthor's successor who takes over LuthorCorp when he disappears as acting CEO.
In September 2008 Freeman began starring in the Superman-inspired science fiction drama, "Smallville". She played Tess Mercer, Lex Luthor's efficient successor who takes over LuthorCorp when he disappears as acting CEO.