NBC’sHeroes Rebornis bringing back yet another originalHeroescast member, withGreg Grunbergsigning on to return as Matt Parkman. The actor joins hisHeroesco-stars Jack Coleman (H.R.G.) andMasi Oka(Hiro Nakamura). We reported in April thatJimmy Jean-Louiswill return as The Hatian, but the actor wasn’t included in the official cast list released by NBC at its upfront presentation, so it isn’t known if he is still on board.Greg Grunbergwill have a guest-starring arc onHeroes Reborn, which we reported earlier this month will air Thursday nights at 8 PM ET starting this fall.
New cast members forHeroes RebornincludeZachary Levi,Judith Shekoni,Robbie Kay, Henry Zebrowski,Kiki Sukezane,Ryan Guzman, Danika Yarosh,Toru Uchikado, Eve Harlow and Gatlin Green. NBC will also launch a digital series before the show premieres this fall, that introduces the new characters and story lines, which will be available on NBC’s digital platforms along with Hulu and VOD. The series follows a fresh crop of inspiring heroes who take on the ultimate struggle between those with extraordinary abilities and those with nefarious motives to hunt and harness their powers. Epic adventures await these newly empowered allies as they cross paths with some of the original characters, unlocking the mysterious fate of the universe and their place within it.
OriginalHeroescreatorTim KringcreatedHeroes Rebornand serves as writer and executive producer with Peter Elkoff and James Middleton.Greg Grunbergrecently had arcs on Showtime’sMasters of Sexand CBS’Criminal Minds. He also starred in the ABC pilotWarriorsthat wasn’t picked up to series, and he has a mysterious role inJ.J. Abrams’Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in theaters December 18. Here’s what the actor himself had to say about the casting news on his Twitter page.
