Bryan Fuller to Rescue ‘Heroes’?
E!’s Kristin dos Santos writes, “I’ve just been told by reliable insiders at NBC that Heroes most likely will replace Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander with at least one new writer-producer, and one of the names being tossed around is Bryan Fuller, the creative genius who served as a consulting producer for the first half of the first season.
“The upside? This would be nothing short of awesome, as Fuller’s Heroes episodes were some of the strongest ever. If anyone can save this show, he can.
“The downside? One would assume this could only happen if Fuller’s current obligation, Pushing Daisies (which he created), does not get picked up, which would be a heart-breaking TV tragedy. Though perhaps he could do both Heroes and Daisies and double the awesomeness in our living rooms? A girl can dream…”
Fuller is known for his inventive shows Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, and now, Pushing Daisies. Having started writing for Star Trek: Deep Space 9, he has also publically discussed his desire to produce a new Trek the television series.
Meantime, Entertainent Weekly is reporting that Justin Baldoni (Everwood) will play Alex, a Southern California surfer dude who works at a comic book store for at least two episodes during the Fourth Act, "Fugitives".
"Pushing Daisies" is my favorite non-UK show on right now. So clever, well written, fantastically designed, and (and this is a good thing) sweet. And since it is a favorite, much like Greg the Bunny, Police Squad, Square Pegs, The (live-action) Tick, and far too many more to mention, it will likely die an undeserved demise while still young. And in this case I don't think Ned will be able to bring it back, even for a minute.
I wonder if the scenes with Baldoni will include Seth Green/Breckin Meyers.
Maybe this rumor will inspire ABC to keep Pushing Daisies around longer so Fuller doesn't go back to Heroes.Fromhttp://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/11/heroes-1.h…"I am exclusive to Daisies through the delivery of the 13th episode of our 13-episode order, which will be mid-January," says Fuller. "If Daisies isn't picked up by then, I will definitely be going back to play with my friends at Heroes."