New Heroes Represent!

Even though some fans of the hit NBC series "Heroes" have been disappointed this season and the show saw its worst ratings so far this past Monday, some of its newest stars are giving the show a new fanbase. Nicholas D'Agosto, Kirsten Bell, Monica Davis and Dania Ramirez are the new hero stars on the show, each possibly bringing new fans. A few articles and interviews take a look at the recent character additions to the show.

New York Post's article "Hero Worship" celebrates the fact that everyone's favorite indestructible cheerleader, Claire, now has a boyfriend in West. NY Post interviews Nicholas D'Agosto (West) about the relationship and also has cast photos.

Bell goes bad in new Heroes role - Discusses Kirsten Bell, the new bad girl, "Elle" on Heroes. She has the power to cast lightning bolts from her hands and previously starred on the hit show "Veronica Mars". Discusses her other TV role as well as a little insight into her Heroes character.

BuddyTV Interviews Dana Davis - Davis is the interesting new "muscle mimic" who is Micah's cousin. Her ability so far has involved her mentally TIVOing things she's seen on TV or in the streets, and then duplicating those actions exactly. She's done everything from intricate tomato carving to wrestling moves to double dutch jump roping.

EW has interviews with each of the "Wonder Twins". EW talks to Shalim Ortiz who plays Alejandro and talks to Dania Ramirez who plays Maya. The brother-sister duo can unleash and undo a terrible plague, as long as they stay together.

These new characters and powers do give some extra life to the show, which many have criticized for poor story and plot development so far. Many fans who returned from season 1, are not happy with how Peter, Hiro and Sylar are being developed. Hopefully the creative writers and Tim Kring can zap some excitement in, bring Hiro back to present day, bring Peter back to his real life and bring Sylar back to his bad self soon.

Also see Heroes at Spike TV's Scream 07'