Even though I thought Kristen Bell was misused on “Heroes” this season, I enjoyed seeing her on the show. There had been speculation over the last few weeks that the WGA strike nullified any chances of her return. SuperheroHype has information from a recent interview:

There’s been some rumors that Kristen Bell won’t be returning for Season Three of NBC’s hit series, “Heroes.” Superhero Hype! got a chance to talk to Kristen this weekend in Oahu, and it sounded like us she’s definitely back as Elle Bishop.

“We’re working it all out right now,” Bell said. “The strike sort of threw a wrench into everything, but I think we’re going back this summer and start airing in the fall.”

Being that the next chapter is subtitled “Villains”, it would be good to have her back. Bell is a stronger actor than they let he be this past season, and I wish they’d give her better dialog instead of the juvenile stuff she’s had to deal with.

As for her character, Elle Bishop, I’d be interesting if they would have her slowly move toward the “good” side, away from daddy. There was hints of that previously.

Are you happy to see Bell back on “Heroes”? Do you like Elle as she is, or would you also like to see her evolve?