The Ally McBeal star will appear as the shrewd and powerful businessman who is very influential in the formation of Justice League International

Gil Bellows is Maxwell Lord
Actor Gil Bellows has reportedly been cast as DC Comics character Maxwell Lord on Smallville.
The former Ally McBeal co-star will appear as the villainous businessman on the 19th episode of Smallville‘s season nine titled ‘Charade’, reports IGN.
The guest role may potentially become a recurring slot.
Bellows appeared in 2008 TV film 24: Redemption.
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Source: Digital Spy

Why does Maxwell Lord sound familer???
cause he bankrolled the Justice league of America.
He then went way eveil and actually killed Ted Kord the Blue Beatle.