Published at: Aug. 20, 2007, 6:22 a.m. CST by hercules
I am – Hercules!!
“Veronica Mars” alumna Kristen Bell will appear in several episodes of “Heroes” playing Elle, a woman will ties to Noah Bennet who somehow had something to do with Peter Petrelli’s explosion and will become involved in Claire’s storyline.
Elle is introduced committing a crime, but she may not necessarily be evil.
Bell was also reportedly offered the role of a scientist named Charlotte on “Lost,” but apparently turned that one down.
Read all of Joe Adalian's Variety story on Bell here.
In other casting news, TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello has learned that Ken Leung, who played Uncle Junior’s fellow psych-ward inmate near the end of “The Sopranos,” has been cast as a brainiac mathematician named Russell on “Lost.” He will be introduced in the fourth season premiere, which ABC airs in February.
Read all of Ausiello’s story on Leung here.
“Heroes” returns to NBC Sept. 24.