Kristen Spoilers & NBC Write-Ups for Premiere!!

[SuperT]

Ooooooh!!

First, what my sources are telling me:


EW's Michael Ausiello is right on the money (you sneaky frenemy you!). Seth Green and Breckin Meyer are in final talks to come on Heroes this season; however, as of late yesterday, they still had not signed a contract. Keep those fingers and toes crossed, 'cause I'm hearing what they have in store for these boys is fantastic.
Kristen Bell will most definitely be back, beginning with the second episode (which is the second hour of the premiere) and most likely for a total of five episodes this season. I also hear (spoiler alert!) she is very much a part of the series in a very major way when they flash forward to the future. I think you'll be surprised over who she's hooking up with—and also might squee a little.
Expanding on what the release says below, I can tell you that the huge reveals in the first few episodes include Sylar can-opening the head of a Hero we love, Sylar revealing definitively whether he plays Hannibal the cannibal with those brains, Mama Petrelli revealing something that changes the entire dynamic between many of the main characters (this is what I'm most excited about), Nathan Petrelli finding God and Peter is so not being himself.


Now here's what NBC can tell you:

EPISODE 301
"THE SECOND COMING" – Sept. 22
"VOLUME 3: VILLAINS" MAKES A TWO-HOUR SPECIAL DEBUT WITH REVELATIONS THAT WILL REDEFINE FAMILIAR CHARACTERS AND SHAKE THE SERIES TO ITS CORE -- The first chapter of "Volume 3: Villains" kicks off moments after shots rang out, as the shocking identity of Nathan's (Adrian Pasdar) assassin and the reasons why the Texas press conference had to be cut short are revealed -- immediately throwing Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) into unexpected, uncharted territory. With his powers partially restored, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) decides a visit to Claire (Hayden Panettiere) could give him a boost. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson Lee) are charged with safeguarding a family secret that could split the planet apart, and discover that the path to a grim future starts with shady speedster, Daphne (guest star Brea Grant). In New York City, thanks to Maya (Dania Ramirez), Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) makes a startling breakthrough that could change the world -- or just destroy his. And who is Tracy Strauss? Ali Larter, Cristine Rose and Jack Coleman star. Noah Gray-Cabey, Ashley Crow, Randall Bentley, Jimmy Jean-Louis, George Takei, Malcolm McDowell, Carlon Jeffery, Jamie Hector, Bruce Boxleitner, Francis Capra and Blake Shields guest star.


EPISODE 302
"THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT" – Sept. 22
A DOZEN VILLAINS WITH UNIMAGINABLE POWER ARE UNLEASHED AFTER THE COMPANY IS ATTACKED -- SYLAR VS. ELLE (KRISTEN BELL) -- ANGELA PETRELLI (CRISTINE ROSE) TAKES CONTROL AND REVEALS A JAW-DROPPING SECRET -- WRITTEN BY CREATOR TIM KRING AND DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GREG BEEMAN -- In the shocking second chapter of "Volume 3: Villains," Angela (Cristine Rose) clashes with her much-changed son, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia), over how best to avert a seemingly inevitable worldwide catastrophe. First, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) declares war on the Company by attacking their main facility, and finds even more than he bargained for on Level 5. During a devastating battle with Elle (guest star Kristen Bell), a dozen savage criminals -- all with terrible abilities -- escape. Meanwhile, Claire (Hayden Panettiere) discovers something new and unexpected about her abilities. Determined to reclaim his family's terrible secret, Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson Lee) track Daphne (guest star Brea Grant) to Paris. After a fateful night, Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) is thrilled to find his research, his life and his relationship with Maya (Dania Ramirez) evolving in leaps and bounds. Stuck in unfamiliar territory, Matt (Greg Grunberg) finds a guide (guest star Ntare Mwine) to help him. Ali Larter, Adrian Pasdar and Jack Coleman star. Ashley Crow, Jessalyn Gilsig, Malcolm McDowell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bruce Boxleitner, Francis Capra, Blake Shields, William Katt, Ken Lally, David H. Lawrence XVII, Andre Royo and Kiko Ellsworth guest star.

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Elle vs. Sylar!!!

 

[Captain_BluTac]

So it looks like Meredith is back.

 

[Sawyer]

So neither Micah or Elle are regulars any more, huh? That blows...

Who woulda thought that Maya would have been the one new regular from last season that stuck. I mean, she was the one that everyone hated most, and shes still there when Adam, Elle and Monica are gone.

 

[Neptune]

Yeah, what about Monica?

 

[SuperT]

Kristen (Elle) and David (Adam) weren't regulars, they were only signed on as guest stars or recurring characters. They are only contracted for so many episode then after those episodes are done, they have to renegociate. Kristen has five more episodes before her contract is up, then it's up to the producers on whether or not they wanted to sign her as a regular.

As for Monica and Micah, I don't know why they were downgraded from regulars to just recurring.

Catering to fans isn't always the best for a series either. Just because a character isn't well liked, doesn't mean their story can't be salvaged after an already fragmented season.

 

[Sawyer]

Kristen (Elle) and David (Adam) weren't regulars, they were only signed on as guest stars or recurring characters. They are only contracted for so many episode then after those episodes are done, they have to renegociate. Kristen has five more episodes before her contract is up, then it's up to the producers on whether or not they wanted to sign her as a regular.

As for Monica and Micah, I don't know why they were downgraded from regulars to just recurring.

Catering to fans isn't always the best for a series either. Just because a character isn't well liked, doesn't mean their story can't be salvaged after an already fragmented season.

Umm, I'm pretty sure they were. If not, then why were their names listed with the rest of the regular cast?

 

[Captain_BluTac]

also depending on the direction of Larter's storyline, Micah and Monica ect could be brought back in a more regular role, so I don't think people should start complaining BTW this is also true cus of the whole Knox thing.

 

[Captain_BluTac]

Uhh, then why were their names listed with the rest of the regular cast.

I can't answer that, But SuperT is right they were only recurring.

 

[SuperT]

Umm, I'm pretty sure they were. If not, then why were their names listed with the rest of the regular cast?

Nope. Kristen was only contracted to do thirteen episodes for season two, she was not signed on as a regular, just a recurring character. Same for Anders, his character was not a regular, just recurring.

The difference between a regular and a recurring character is in their contracts. Actors that are playing regular characters sign longer contract deals, take for example, Hayden Panettiere. She is contracted to be on the show for the next five seasons.

Recurring (David) or guest (Kristen) are only contracted to be on a certain amount of episodes and that's it. They still get the same billing as the regular cast though in the credits.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Cant wait for Heroes to return! Glad Elle will be playing a semi-big role on the show. And hopefully Kristins schedule is clear enough for her to return for more than 5 episodes. And somehow I think Elle vs. Sylar is what releases the villans which wont make the company happy.

 

[RonStoppablefan]

LOL I though Monica was supposed to have a good rol this Volume. Guess they decided to cut her back a bit. Poor girl...What did they mean Peter would so not be himself? Uh-Oh.

 

[shadowdog]

LOL I though Monica was supposed to have a good rol this Volume. Guess they decided to cut her back a bit. Poor girl...What did they mean Peter would so not be himself? Uh-Oh.

well, there are rumors of a bald man in one of the level 5 prisons shouting "I"m Peter Petrelli!"
Body switching? Mind control? Shape-shifting?
Something's going to make him actually so not himself.

 

[RickO'Connell]

I guess the actress that plays "Maya" did some pretty good favors in bed on the set to come back because if the writers truly listened to the fans this season they would know that just about no one liked her lst season & she would not be back

 

[SuperT]

^ Uuuuuh....totally not a cool thing to say about a professional actress.

Dania is a sweetheart.

 

[PLAS]

I guess the actress that plays "Maya" did some pretty good favors in bed on the set to come back because if the writers truly listened to the fans this season they would know that just about no one liked her lst season & she would not be back

or maybe there are story threads they want to explore with her character
she was to be a very important part of the storyline for that season

 

[RickO'Connell]

^ Uuuuuh....totally not a cool thing to say about a professional actress.

Dania is a sweetheart.

But her character was just about universally hated. I think most would have preferred Elle back then Maya heck even Monica

 

[Primal Slayer]

Well we do have Elle back. The writers arent going to let the fans influence the show to much. They are still going to have their say on who they think is good enough to bring back.