Kristen Bell joins 'Heroes'

Veronica Mars star and Gossip Girl narrator Kristen Bell will appear in multiple episodes of Heroes' sophomore season, according to Variety.

Bell, who had been connected with a possible Lost role, will start appearing on the show in October. She will play the role of Elle, a "sexy, mysterious young lady" who is involved in Claire's future and is also connected to Peter and H.R.G.

"This was not easy to pull off," show creator Tim Kring told Variety. "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 her schedule."