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Exclusive: Heroes Promotes David Anders, Hires Deadwood Star

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David Anders by John Sciulli/WireImage.com
He hasn't even debuted yet, but David Anders is already making an impression with his Heroes bosses. The ex-Alias fave has been promoted to a full-fledged series regular. An NBC rep confirms that his deal just closed.

Although initial reports suggested Anders was brought in as a series regular, I assure you that was not the case. Anders was technically hired as a recurring player, but apparently after seeing him in action as the 1,000-year-old Kensei, producers decided to keep him around full-time.

While we're dishing exclusive Heroes casting news, a little birdie also tells me that Deadwood's Stephen Tobolowsky will appear in at least six episodes this season. Not much is known about his character except, well, he'll look a lot like Stephen Tobolowsky!


Posted by Michael Ausiello
Aug 6, 2007 2:02 PM
i LOVE david anders and i LOVE HEROES.... i cannot wait for a chance to see him in his new gig!
Posted by grayk04
Aug 6, 2007 4:04 PM
Me too grayk. Really looking forward to seeing Anders on Heroes.
Posted by LuvGems
Aug 6, 2007 5:36 PM
At the Comic-Con Heroes panel, they showed us clips of the upcoming season. David Anders' face flashed for only a second and got a huge round of applause. Me thinks the executives caught on.
Posted by Dileo33
Aug 6, 2007 5:48 PM
This is the best freakin' news ever!!!I was only going to start watching Heroes because David Anders got cast, so it looks like I'm sticking around for the entire season now.
Posted by asho902
Aug 6, 2007 5:56 PM
I have loved David Anders ever since Alias and I am so thrilled that he is going to be on Heroes AND sticking around!!
Posted by PixieSpy
Aug 6, 2007 6:33 PM
Fine, if I'm going to be forced to start watching Heroes after a season of resistance, at least they're making it more worth my time. Love you, Sarkie!
Posted by passiflora
Aug 6, 2007 7:53 PM
Yay!! I loved David Anders as Sark. I'm so excited that he's going to be a regular on Heroes now. I think he's going to fit in very well with all the other Heroes.
Posted by lisad00
Aug 6, 2007 9:12 PM
And let's hear it for Stephen Tobolowsky. He always brings humour to his roles. Remember him in Groundhog Day?
Posted by sizen55
Aug 7, 2007 9:01 AM
I wonder which comic book plot line they are going to steal this season. Season finale of season 1 blow. Can't wait for season 2.

Stay tune, same bat-time, same bat-channel.
Posted by Scorned1
Aug 7, 2007 10:12 AM
I want to know if they are ever going to bring Claude back. I loved his quirkiness.
Posted by felinefan55
Aug 7, 2007 5:25 PM
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