An interesting quote from Heroes creator Tim Kring, by way of SF Universe. Very simply: “If you die this season, you’re dead.”
The person that revealed the quote was Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli), so one has to wonder if he was referring to his own character. I tend to doubt it, but you never know…
Many people complained about the glut of new characters is last year’s strike-shortened Heroes season 2. Now the producers are apparently cleaning it up.
Alejandro bit the dust late last season, and now we’ve learned that Monica will be gone “fairly quickly”.
I’m torn about this. I kind of enjoyed her character, but I agree that they were streching things pretty wide. Hopefully losing her will allow them to focus back in on the core set of characters. We’ll find out soon!
Given the deep ties that Heroes has with comic books, adding a few characters like this makes some sense. According to Buddy TV, the two geeks would “cross paths with, and serve as important advisors to, one or more of the heroes”. That makes perfect sense.
However, TV Squad brings up a great point. Season 2 introduced a bunch of new characters in a very short season. Adding even more could cause some problems. Still, this seems like it might be a fun addition to the show. We’ll find out soon!
As reported by E! Online (via Superhero Profiles), Ali Larter will be returning for Season 3. The big explosion may have killed Niki Sanders (maybe not, you never know), but Ali will be returning as Tracy Strauss. No word on what the deal is with that character yet.
On a side note, check out the poll on Superhero Profiles. It asks “Will Ali Larter be a “hero” or “villain” for season 3?“, then gives the choices of “yes/no” rather than “hero/villain”. Oops! I told them about the small goof a few days ago, but they haven’t fixed it. However, 13 people have voted on it, even though they have no idea which answer corresponds with “hero” and which one with “villain”. 
A nice tidbit from Heroes Revealed, via Michal Ausiello at TVguide:
Casting scoop! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Jessalyn Gilsig is reprising her role as Claire’s white-trash mom for five episodes next season.
I figured that they’d bring her back, but it’s nice to get some confirmation of it.
As reported by BuddyTV, Bruce Boxleitner will be joining the Heroes cast this fall. You most likely know him as Captain John Sheridan on Babylon 5, but he’s also appeared in a number of other shows.
His role appears to be a politician of some kind. The role was originally modeled after Senator John McCain. The character has changed course a little bit, but is believed to still be political.
According to Heroes TV, Sylar will be back to his old tricks — slicing open heads.
Apparently, he’ll slice the head of one of the main stars, and we’ll get to see what he does after the slicing is done. This will happen sometime within the first two episodes. I wouldn’t be surprised if the character is able to come back to life (Hiro’s time travel?), but it should make for an exciting start to the season!
A speedy new character by the name of Daphne (played by Brea Grant) is joining the Heroes cast this fall. She’ll be Hiro’s arch nemesis, able to operate at three speeds.
Even Brea doesn’t know too much about what her character can do, other than the fact that Daphne has been on her own for a long time.
This season of Heroes is titled “Villains”, and will pick up where Season 2 left off.
