Man, "Heroes" is hiring like crazy these days, tapping into all kinds of talent for upcoming arcs on the popular NBC Series. The biggest addition lately is the lovely and talented Kristen Bell of "Veronica Mars" fame. Since the cancellation of the cult series, its been a tv feeding frenzy for Miss Bell...its even been rumored that LOST producers were seeking her out for an arc as well. She'll join the cast of "Heroes" as a young, mysterious woman named Elle who is very actively involved in a lot of the character's lives even though her true intentions remain unclear. According to Michael Ausiello at TVguide.com, she'll be doing a whopping 13 episodes. Should be interesting. Bell is also rumored to be in the works to star as another Elle--Elle Woods, that is--in the broadway musical version of "Legally Blond," replacing current lead Laura Bell Bundy in the Spring. Other cast additions are:
Janel Parrish (Bratz: The Movie)--the head cheerleader in Claire's new high school
Dana Davis ("The Nine")--a new humble hero and series regular
Dania Ramirez (X-Men: The Last Stand/"Sopranos")--a series regular hero with unknown powers
Nick D'Agnosto (Rocket Science)--Claire's new boyfriend with a "very cool superpower"
Barry Shabaka Henley (The Terminal)--Detective working for the NYPD
Holt McCallany ("CSI: Miami")--ring-leader to a group of Irish thugs
David Anders ("Alias")--ancient samurai warrior Takezo Kensei, Hiro's hero
Eriko Tamura ("The Nine")--Japanese Princess
Lyndsey Fonseca ("The Young and the Restless")--nice cheerleader
Dianna Agron ("Veronica Mars")--mean cheerleader
How are all of these people going to recur on one series that is already known for its prolific ensemble cast? Mighty ambitious, Tim Kring...mighty ambitious indeed. Check out what's in store for the new season, starting Sept. 24th on NBC.
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