Bryan Fuller poised to return to "Heroes"
12-04-08, 12:48 PM
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Bryan Fuller poised to return to "Heroes"
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...81cedfd646ed1a
Thought this deserved its own thread since so many tuned out this season...
Thought this deserved its own thread since so many tuned out this season...
"Pushing Daisies" creator/executive producer Bryan Fuller is close to a two-year overall deal with Universal Media Studios.
Under the seven-figure pact, Fuller will rejoin the UMS-produced drama "Heroes," which he left after the first season to launch ABC/WBTV's "Daisies," and will develop new projects for the studio.
Fuller, who is wrapping postproduction on the final episodes of "Daisies' " 13-episode second-season order, is expected to officially come on board "Heroes" starting with Episode 20.
His exact role on the sci-fi drama has not been determined, but he is expected to play a key role in the writers room alongside "Heroes" creator/executive producer/showrunner Tim Kring.
After the end of the season, Fuller might continue on "Heroes" or join another UMS-produced series while also developing his own projects.
"Heroes" has had a rough start to its third season following a nine-month WGA strike-imposed hiatus, with ratings declining and fans griping about the show's creative direction.
Two co-exec producers, Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander, were let go last month.
Fuller, who was a strong creative voice on the much lauded and high-rated first season of "Heroes," could help in the show's effort to regain the spark of that freshman year, when it was more accessible and had broader appeal.
After a promising start last fall when it was the best-reviewed new series, "Daisies" also became a casualty of the strike, struggling to regain momentum this season after being sidelined for nine months. The pilot for the show earned Endeavor-repped Fuller a writing Emmy nomination.
Known for his quirky brand of darkly comedic fantasy series, Fuller also created "Dead Like Me" and "Wonderfalls."
Under the seven-figure pact, Fuller will rejoin the UMS-produced drama "Heroes," which he left after the first season to launch ABC/WBTV's "Daisies," and will develop new projects for the studio.
Fuller, who is wrapping postproduction on the final episodes of "Daisies' " 13-episode second-season order, is expected to officially come on board "Heroes" starting with Episode 20.
His exact role on the sci-fi drama has not been determined, but he is expected to play a key role in the writers room alongside "Heroes" creator/executive producer/showrunner Tim Kring.
After the end of the season, Fuller might continue on "Heroes" or join another UMS-produced series while also developing his own projects.
"Heroes" has had a rough start to its third season following a nine-month WGA strike-imposed hiatus, with ratings declining and fans griping about the show's creative direction.
Two co-exec producers, Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander, were let go last month.
Fuller, who was a strong creative voice on the much lauded and high-rated first season of "Heroes," could help in the show's effort to regain the spark of that freshman year, when it was more accessible and had broader appeal.
After a promising start last fall when it was the best-reviewed new series, "Daisies" also became a casualty of the strike, struggling to regain momentum this season after being sidelined for nine months. The pilot for the show earned Endeavor-repped Fuller a writing Emmy nomination.
Known for his quirky brand of darkly comedic fantasy series, Fuller also created "Dead Like Me" and "Wonderfalls."
12-04-08, 01:09 PM
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If I were him I would try to develop something of his own again. I think it's a bad idea to try and untangle that mess.
12-04-08, 02:31 PM
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12-05-08, 01:21 PM
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With a 2 year development deal, Fuller should focus on developing his own show not trying to save this sinking ship.
Plus, he's coming on board for production of episode 20, I doubt he can make any difference with only 5 episodes left in the season.
Plus, he's coming on board for production of episode 20, I doubt he can make any difference with only 5 episodes left in the season.
12-05-08, 02:16 PM
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There's no way to save that show, they've done too much to stupify the characters over the past two seasons. He's better off starting something anew.
12-05-08, 03:03 PM
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Not even Fuller can save this show. Hell not even God can save this show. Its an absolute fucking mess.
12-05-08, 04:49 PM
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They should make it like a live action JLA with the Heroes joining forces to defeat the Big Bad. Another idea is a sorta X-men thing. I am not saying copy them but the Heroes should be banning together and not have 7 or 8 different stories going on.
