He’s alive! Or is he?
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Heroes has tapped acting vet Robert Forster to play Nathan and Peter’s presumed-dead pops, Arthur Petrelli.
Given Heroes‘ penchant for time travel, though, there’s no telling if we’ll see Arthur in the present, via flashback, or during one of Hiro’s little excursions. Another unknown: whether Arthur will use his powers (’cause you know he’s got ‘em) for good or evil.
Rumors of Arthur’s possible “resurrection” this season have been burning up the Internets for months. And while it’s not clear when Forster will first turn up, at press tour last month, his on-screen widow, Cristine Rose, hinted in this video interview that a bombshell would be dropped in the two-hour premiere on Sept. 22. “There’s a secret that comes out that if you’re a true fan, you’re just going to die,” she teased. “It’s a good Angela secret, and it’s [not about] her powers.”
Well, considering the first hour of the premiere was screened at Comic-Con, and, per multiple eyewitnesses, no such Angela secret was revealed, it’s safe to say the big reveal will take place in hour 2. Of course, whether or not said reveal is related to Arthur is also a big fat unknown. It’s all speculation, people!
What do you think? Is Arthur alive? Is Karen Sisco’s dad a good fit for the role? Are you as pumped about Heroes S3 as I am? Sound off below!
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RF is a great actor who brings lots of earthy gravitas to his roles. I hope they utilize him better than they used Malcolm McDowell.
AWESOME. I love Robert Forster. He’s a great, underused actor and a heck of a nice guy.
Great, I hope that he is still alive and that much more secrets of the Petrellis’ lives come out.
This is great! Thanks for the scoop as always! You rock!
Sounds good to me! I’m so glad we’ll finally be meeting Papa P. As for the big “good or evil” question, I’ve always wondered where Peter got his idealism and dexterity from, ’cause it sure as hell doesn’t seem to be his mother. Besides, said mother did hint her ‘late’ husband suffered delusions of grandeur in his youth. In other words, I’m betting he’ll be one of the good guys. But I’m sure whatever the writers come up with will be interesting. Thanks for the scoop.
SO STOKED!! I’m a complete dork for saying this, but Heroes is what keeps me going. And sometimes, during off season… I get a little lonely without it!
I don’t care when we meet him. Robert Forster rocks! Perfect choice. That calm he had in Jackie Brown when he is waiting in the dressing room for the loot is priceless. And he actually lloks like the lost link between Angela, Peter, and Nathan. They really would make a good family. Robert Forster has the power of being cool, so maybe Arthur Petrelli will have the power to freeze. Huh?
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Great casting choice, and I love, LOVE the fact that this indicates that we’re going to get some Petrelli backstory. That family (wicked mother, the gorgeous brothers, and the illegitimate offspring) is the best thing about an already awesome show. I’m with you Ausiello – S3 is going to rock.
I am so pumped for this season. Papa Petrelli? I am SO there.
I’d like more Maya spoilers.
awesome.. but, when is going to begin?
After last year’s strike-forced short season, where nothing really happened until the end, it’s exciting to know we’ll get a full (and fully developed) season this year. And thank goodness gorgeous Nathan isn’t dead (not I ever thought he was, anyway).
Fans need to keep harping about the sloppy/bad writing of the show. I’m hoping time-travel will not be used as much this time around – it’s gotten old already. A villian really needs to dampen some of the the more overpowered heroes — especially Hiro and possibly Peter. Hiro has become a one-note character…
Wow, I can’t wait
& some people need to stop moaning about the time travel thing.
If you dont like it, dont watch it
(:
I already knew about Papa Petrelli’s return but them actually casting the role is exciting.
Though, I’d love for some Ali Larter-and-whoever-she’s-playing-this-week spoilers. Especially after that press release that mentions an amazing secret about Niki and an unknown, hidden family? What’s that all about? Clone? Jessica? Something completely different? Ausiello, you’ve got some splaining to do!
I am excited but hesitant for Season 3. I think that Tim Kring has a lot of redeeming to do to make up for the dead-end that was Season 2. That being said–I will always love the characters and will continue to watch the show regardless.
I’m so looking forward to Heroes season 3 … this is more promising news … is it already September 22nd?
Robert Foster is an incredibly cool, dignified actor, who will be a welcome addition to an already talented cast. I can’t wait to see him interact with Angela, not to mention Nathan and Peter (hopefully, fingers crossed!). I actually enjoyed S2, and have never lost faith in this show. I’m consistently delighted and entertained by the story and the wonderful actors, and the Petrelli family in particular are enthralling to watch. Here’s to Cristine Rose, Adrian Pasdar, and Milo Ventimiglia: love you, love your work. Keep it up.
Heroes is one of the best shows on television!
Whether he is alive or dead.
This is season will still be
AMAZING
Angela’s secret?
Mama Petrelli comes from the future.
I heard the big bombshell is that Sylar is Angela’s son! But that’s just what I heard.
All i know is they better bring it this season. After forcing us to hear the wondertwins be boring all season 2. They have had plenty of time to sharpen the writing up Season 3 needs to be hot.
Robert Forsters great, so it’ll be interesting to him here.
But can Heroes rebound from the disaster that was season two? I’m a lot less compelled to watch a season three than I was season two! The 2nd finale was pathetically weak, with nothing of note really happening.
They’d have to really try to suck more than last season. Last season was as bad as Lost in the bear cages, only it was the whole season and didn’t have anything else redemptive. I wrote off Lost, now I’m hooked again and currently Heroes is written off in my book. Without some serious change, I won’t be back. Yet, here I am reading articles about it and hoping…
I don’t know, but I do know I’m definitely as pumped about heroes season three as you are!!
Bullet for My Valentine concert Sep 22, Heroes S3 premiere afterwards on DVR. Can someone say *drool*?
This debate just shows how spoiled us Heroes fans are. S2 was s*** by our standards, yet pretty good and better than 90% of television. You have a shot at greatness this year Kring, dont mess it up
I gave Heroes a second chance after their terrible season one finale. But sophomore season did not deliver. I’m done with it.
I liked Heroes very much, but, frankly, there were so many characters and plot lines at work toward the end, and the last episode appeared so long ago, I really don’t remember who most of these actors/characters are, except Hiro, of course.
I was one of the fortunate 6500 who was present at the Comic Con screening. It was a “take no prisoners” and “full speed ahead” episode that will totally blow your socks off! I can’t wait to see what’s next! The addition of Forster as Arthur P. will be a fine tuning for things to come in Season 3. Put your doubts aside, the sophomore slump is over!!!