Kristen Bell Joins 'Heroes'

Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell has joined the cast of Heroes for a multiepisode arc (Lost did not work out).

According to Variety. “Bell will make her first Heroes appearance in October. She’ll play Elle, a character described as a sexy, mysterious young lady who has ties to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire. Elle will kick off her arc by committing a serious crime, though it’s unclear whether she’s good or bad.”

“This was not easy to pull off,” said Heroes creator-exec producer Tim Kring. “But since we’re an ensemble show, with many arcs playing out through the year, we found a way to jump into a small window in (Bell‘s) schedule.”

Pictured: Bell (in Brian Reyes) at the In Style summer soiree at a Los Angeles private residence on Thursday. She accessorized with Miu Miu shoes and a yellow J.Crew clutch.