Is Bell Gone from Heroes?

According to the TV Squad, NBC's Heroes will begin filming again this coming June, possibly even May. However, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello is reporting that sexy Heroes star Kristen Bell isn't signed for the new season yet.

A TV Squad author discusses Bell's character's importance:

I see her either coming over to the side of the good guys (if she signs a long-term contract) or completely going crazy because of the way her father has been treating her and trying to destroy everyone and eventually dying in a really dramatic way.

Bell turned down the role of Charlotte on Lost to take the Heroes gig.

I would be surprised if Bell doesn't return because she was shown in an early preview for Season 3 Villains, and it appeared she was caught by Sylar. Of course, it wouldn't be out of possibility for the show to find a way to write her off if a contract isn't worked out.

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