Smith directs Heroes

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by: Omar Aviles Jul. 31, 2007

Rather than risk new episode withdrawal in us loyal viewers during the frustrating mid-season hiatus, the producers behind NBC's superhero drama phenom "Heroes" have opted to forego reruns and will instead air a spin-off titled "Heroes: Origins" in which we see how recently discovered super powers affect the lives of those outside the core cast we've come to love, hate and/or feel spectacularly indifferent about.

And if that wasn't enough to get you to tune in, none other than lovably plump uber-geek Kevin Smith will be directing the first episode so expect at least three STAR WARS references, and at least a passing reference to an unspeakably vile sex act. Check out video of the announcement below. The all new exciting and undoubtedly insipidly voice-over-ed second season of "Heroes" kicks off September 24th. Thanks to SchottGun for the heads up and linkage!

Source: YouTube

Extra Tidbit: Smith also directed the pilot episode of The CW's upcoming Ghost Rider-esque comedy "Reaper" and filmed a supporting role in a Showtime "Sex and the City with guys" comedy "Manchild" that, unfortunately, wasn't picked up.

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mrchoochoo
1:04PM on 08/01/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Le sigh...
When can we throw Kevin Smith in the same "Early Ninties Generation X Hero" trash bin that we've thrown Pauly Shore? Honestly, what was the last movie this guy made that wasn't really shitty? Maybe Dogma, 8 years ago? Lets stop giving this guy second chances, I'm still holding a grudge from Jersey Girl, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks II.
When can we throw Kevin Smith in the same "Early Ninties Generation X Hero" trash bin that we've thrown Pauly Shore? Honestly, what was the last movie this guy made that wasn't really shitty? Maybe Dogma, 8 years ago? Lets stop giving this guy second chances, I'm still holding a grudge from Jersey Girl, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks II.
 
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VML
3:15AM on 08/01/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I was there when he came! I'm actually looking forward to it because I'm a HEROES fan and it might be gay! XDD
I was there when he came! I'm actually looking forward to it because I'm a HEROES fan and it might be gay! XDD
 
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The Chairman
12:36AM on 08/01/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Get on with the stuff that actually shows promise! Screw heroes, get on with Red State!
Get on with the stuff that actually shows promise! Screw heroes, get on with Red State!
 
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The_Dude24
12:10AM on 08/01/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Heroes is lame as hell but I'll watch Kevin Smith's episode.
Heroes is lame as hell but I'll watch Kevin Smith's episode.
 
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Burgerking
12:06AM on 08/01/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well
Heroes is pretty good, cool to see a well known director show interest in it, though it would be way cooler to see Smith direct something like Lost which is essentially up the same alley as Heroes but way better. Oh well
Heroes is pretty good, cool to see a well known director show interest in it, though it would be way cooler to see Smith direct something like Lost which is essentially up the same alley as Heroes but way better. Oh well
 
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MovieManiac226
10:15PM on 07/31/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ughhh...
As much as I love Kevin Smith, I have to wonder what he's doing directing Heroes. That's gotta be (at least one of) the worst written shows on air.
As much as I love Kevin Smith, I have to wonder what he's doing directing Heroes. That's gotta be (at least one of) the worst written shows on air.