The fan-favorite time-and-space jumper is brought back along with another original character Noah Bennett for the upcoming reboot led by Zachary Levy.
- March 28, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Another original "Heroes" cast is tapped to return for the upcoming reboot. Masi Oka is announced to reprise his role as time-and-space jumper Hiro Nakamura on "Heroes Reborn", joining Jack Coleman who will return as Noah Bennett or the Man in the Horn-Rimmed Glasses.
"I'm excited to return to my 'Heroes' roots," said Oka in a statement. "Hiro Nakamura was such an inspirational role to play, and I'm hoping the fans will enjoy seeing him back on TV." The actor was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role on the original NBC series.
"We are thrilled to have Masi back in the 'Heroes' family," series creator Tim Kring chimed in. "The character of Hiro Nakamura was such a huge part of the first series' success, and a gigantic fan favorite. We felt the fans would really love seeing him back in action again."
The 13-episode event series will debut this fall with an online prequel ahead of the premiere. Zachary Levi, Ryan Guzman, Robbie Kay, Danika Yarosh, Judith Shekoni, Kiki Sukezane, Henry Zebrowski, and Gatlin Green are among the fresh members.
