Kristen Bell Joins the Cast of Heroes

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Kristen Bell is going from being Veronica Mars who solved mysteries to being a part of Heroes where she will be a mystery. The 27-year-old actress will appear in many episodes on “Heroes” this fall.

“This was not easy to pull off. But since we are an ensemble show, with many arcs playing out through the year, we found a way to jump into a small window in her schedule. I pitched her the idea we have for the character, which she loved, and we’re off and running.” Tim Kring, the shows executive producer and creator, said on Monday.

Kirsten will make her first “Heroes” appearance in October. Her character is Elle, who is described as mysterious. Elle has a tie to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire. Elle will start her arc by committing a serious crime though it’s unclear whether she’s good or bad.

Bell was also being sought for several TV gigs, including a part on ABC’s “Lost.” “Kristen Bell is a very special actress,” said Universal Media Studios President, Katherine Pope. “With so many studios chasing her in both film and TV, we’re beyond delighted that she chose to star on our show. Viewers are going to love her in this role. The depth and complexity that she brings as an actress is a perfect fit for ‘Heroes’”

Bell first became well known when she starred for three seasons in the main role for the series “Veronica Mars.” On the show she played a smart, fearless apprentice private investigator dedicated to solving the toughest mysteries.

Kristen Bell also stars in Judd Apatow’s upcoming feature, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’, as well as doing the narration for CW’s upcoming drama ‘Gossip Girl’.