Heroes Season 2 news [MERGED]
08-20-07, 12:21 AM
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Heroes Season 2 news [MERGED]
Kristen Bell throws curve to 'Heroes'
'Veronica Mars' star added to cast
By JOSEF ADALIAN
NBC is adding former “Veronica Mars” star Kristen Bell to the cast of “Heroes.”
Peacock has snagged Bell for a key multiepisode arc of its sophomore sensation. Casting is a major coup for NBC since Bell -- who plays the title character in Judd Apatow’s upcoming “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” -- was reportedly being sought for several TV gigs, including a part on ABC’s “Lost.”
Bell will make her first “Heroes” appearance in October.
“This was not easy to pull off,” said “Heroes” creator-exec producer Tim Kring. “But since we’re an ensemble show, with many arcs playing out through the year, we found a way to jump into a small window in (Bell’s) schedule.”
Universal Media Studios prexy Katherine Pope also hinted that landing Bell wasn't easy, noting that "many studios (were) chasing her in both film and TV" and that she was happy that Bell "chose to star in our show."
In addition to her gig in the Apatow pic, Bell co-stars in the Weinstein Co.’s upcoming “Fanboys” and supplies one of the voices in the 2008 animated Fox feature “Sheepish.” She also has another regular role on a network skein, voicing the narrator in CW’s new drama “Gossip Girl.”
Bell’s past credits include a recurring gig on “Deadwood,” Showtime’s 2004 adaptation of “Reefer Madness” and last summer’s “Pulse.”
Thesp is represented by CAA and Emily Gerson-Saines of Brookside Artist Management.
'Veronica Mars' star added to cast
By JOSEF ADALIAN
NBC is adding former “Veronica Mars” star Kristen Bell to the cast of “Heroes.”
Peacock has snagged Bell for a key multiepisode arc of its sophomore sensation. Casting is a major coup for NBC since Bell -- who plays the title character in Judd Apatow’s upcoming “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” -- was reportedly being sought for several TV gigs, including a part on ABC’s “Lost.”
Bell will make her first “Heroes” appearance in October.
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“This was not easy to pull off,” said “Heroes” creator-exec producer Tim Kring. “But since we’re an ensemble show, with many arcs playing out through the year, we found a way to jump into a small window in (Bell’s) schedule.”
Universal Media Studios prexy Katherine Pope also hinted that landing Bell wasn't easy, noting that "many studios (were) chasing her in both film and TV" and that she was happy that Bell "chose to star in our show."
In addition to her gig in the Apatow pic, Bell co-stars in the Weinstein Co.’s upcoming “Fanboys” and supplies one of the voices in the 2008 animated Fox feature “Sheepish.” She also has another regular role on a network skein, voicing the narrator in CW’s new drama “Gossip Girl.”
Bell’s past credits include a recurring gig on “Deadwood,” Showtime’s 2004 adaptation of “Reefer Madness” and last summer’s “Pulse.”
Thesp is represented by CAA and Emily Gerson-Saines of Brookside Artist Management.
08-20-07, 04:10 AM
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Tim Kring is my hero!!
Great job by him and NBC/Universal for snagging her.
Great job by him and NBC/Universal for snagging her.
08-20-07, 08:19 AM
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Nichelle Nichols has also been signed for a several episode arc.
http://www.trektoday.com/news/110807_01.shtml
http://www.trektoday.com/news/110807_01.shtml
08-20-07, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
In addition to her gig in the Apatow pic, Bell co-stars in the Weinstein Co.’s upcoming “Fanboys” and supplies one of the voices in the 2008 animated Fox feature “Sheepish.” She also has another regular role on a network skein, voicing the narrator in CW’s new drama “Gossip Girl.”
Still great news that she'll be back! So was that LOST rumor bull-caca?
Originally Posted by Chew
Nichelle Nichols has also been signed for a several episode arc.
Last edited by rfduncan; 08-20-07 at 10:13 AM.
08-20-07, 11:29 AM
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Good grief. Not that I care terribly much about hiring old Trek cast members, but come on. When are Nimoy and Majel Barrett getting their arcs?
(Although, I wouldn't mind a few Buffy people showing up.)
08-20-07, 01:50 PM
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First David (Anders) and now Kristen!? Dang this is going to be a awesome season for me. Not sure how they are going to fit everyone in. Maybe go from a hour a week to 2? LOL
08-20-07, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
This show is turning into a big fanwank. How long until they start recruiting Buffy alum?But seriously, when I thought I couldn't wait for season 2 to come any more... BAM!
08-20-07, 05:17 PM
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Kristen Bell Joins Cast of Heroes
08-20-07, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
This show is turning into a big fanwank. How long until they start recruiting Buffy alum?
08-20-07, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by madcougar
That show is called How I Met Your Mother.
But seriously, when I thought I couldn't wait for season 2 to come any more... BAM!
But seriously, when I thought I couldn't wait for season 2 to come any more... BAM!