Kristin Kreuk recognized oleh ‘Smallville’ fan ‘on the street’ 

Zap2it: What do you have to say about CW chief Mark Pedowitz’s support of “Beauty and the Beast,” to the extent that the show received a Season 4 renewal before the current Season 3 premiered?

Kristin Kreuk: He’s really stood behind it, regardless of what’s been going on with ratings or numbers or whatever. He’s seen that there’s a really strong fan base for it, and that’s pretty wonderful.

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Zap2it: Are you enjoying having Nicole Gale Anderson on board full-time this season as Heather, the sister of your Catherine Chandler?

Kristin Kreuk: She is such a great actress … funny, great range, easy access to a lot of her emotions. I really love working with her, and she’s wonderful to have around. She’s a bright, bright light.

Heather has a wonderful arc this season. She knows now (about Catherine and Vincent’s relationship) and doesn’t know quite how to keep it quiet, and it results in a lot of humor because she’s trying to be a part of the gang.

Zap2it: How do you find your following from “Smallville,” and your tenure as Lana Lang, in their responses to the other work you’ve been doing since?

Kristin Kreuk: Well, they’re different experiences for me. I’m mostly recognized for “Smallville” if I’m on the street or just hanging out; that’s normally what people approach me for.

The fans who have stuck with me from before “Smallville,” and also those who have come on board during “Beauty and the Beast,” have shown themselves to be very engaged and dynamic. I find them to be intelligent and respectful, which is awesome. There’s that group that knows me from pretty much everything.

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