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Former Veronica Mars actress Kristen Bell is set to join the cast of Heroes for the upcoming season.
Bell, 27, had been rumored to be considering a role on Lost since the cancellation of Veronica Mars in the third season earlier this year, but chose Heroes instead.
She will play Elle,a woman "with a link to the supposed death of Peter, HRG's past and Claire,"
First Interview Since Becoming a Hero!
How did the gig come about? It's no secret that you've been fielding many offers, including from Lost.
Bell: Obviously, I was in an extremely lucky position. I've kind of felt like I've been on a sugar high the last couple of weeks. Having any of those options… it still feels surreal. How do you make the decision between [Lost and Heroes]? Basically, being able to stay in [Los Angeles] was a little bit of a factor for me [in terms of turning down Lost]. But I was honored to even be considered by Lost. I really, really was, because I love that show. But I have social relationships with a lot of the people who work on Heroes, through so many random connections. It was sort of funny that so many of my friends had been working on this show. I spent a lot of time with a few of them at Comic-Con. I was actually sitting on the train [back from San Diego] with Zachary Quinto and Masi Oka, and some of the writers were on the train and they were like, "Hey, if you ever want to come on Heroes, give us a call!" And I sort of joked back, "I'd love that!" Later on I said to Zach, "Hey, if they were serious, I would love to work with you guys." And somehow, somebody made it happen.
How many episodes are you committed for?
Bell: I think I'm doing 13 as of now.
Is it possible that could be extended?
Bell: I don't know. Technically, I'm on for the first half of the season, but who knows?
Would you be open to sticking around longer?
Bell: I think I might be. I'm kind of excited to go into this family, because doing a new show always feels a little like switching schools; it's exciting but it's also really nerve-racking. But this feels like I'm transferring to a school that all of my friends already go to.
Will this interfere in any way with your voice-over duties on Gossip Girl?
Bell: They are both willing to work around each other, so I'll be very busy this fall.
Anything you can tell me about your character Elle that wasn't in the press release?
Bell: I know a a lot. I think I know everything. But I think the only things that are allowed to be [out there] are what was in the press release. It's going to be a really, really fun character — that much I can tell you.
There's buzz that you might be the show's new baddie since Zachary will be taking off to do Star Trek.
Bell: That is a possibility. It's going to be fun for me to see where she goes. I kind of hope so. It would be really nice to play the bad guy.
Do you have a power?
Bell: Yeah, I do. I have a really awesome power.
full interview: http://community.tvguide.com/blog-e...iello-Report/Exclusive-Kristen-Bell/800020731
