NBC is adding former “Veronica Mars” star Kristen Bell to the cast of “Heroes.”

Peacock has snagged Bell for a key multiepisode arc of its sophomore sensation. Casting is a major coup for NBC since Bell -- who plays the title character in Judd Apatow’s upcoming “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” -- was reportedly being sought for several TV gigs, including a part on ABC’s “Lost.”

Bell will make her first “Heroes” appearance in October. She’ll play Elle, a character described as a sexy, mysterious young lady who has ties to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire. Elle will kick off her arc by committing a serious crime, though it’s unclear whether she’s good or bad.

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This is kind of funny because she was up for the role of "Elle Woods" in "Legally Blonde: The Musical" on Broadway.

Shall I delete my post in Lite? Or are we a totally different audience?

Wow! That was unexpected, as I really thought she was going to do the Elle Woods thing! And also funny, because of what le nubian said.

I was unaware of the Legally Blonde musical (funny!) but, based on the article, it's possible that she's doing both. They said there was a "small window" in her schedule. I would guess she's only appearing in a few episodes.

I love that she was being courted by multiple shows. Good for her!

I do have to say, that while I'll still be watching it, I'm glad she got on Heroes instead of Lost. I think she would've been good in either, but Heroes is the one I'm looking forward too.

By the way, I read somewhere that Nichelle Nichols was also going to be on Heroes this year. Did anyone post about that here yet?

Yes, she's going to be the grandmother of one of the new characters.

Ken Leung is going to Lost.

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