Heroes gets a little bit gayer (again)

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Heartbroken Heroes fans (and perhaps even poor departed Pushing Daisies 'philes) should be happy to hear that out producer Bryan Fuller will return to the superhero drama. Everyone's got high hopes that he can whip it back into top ratings shape.

My favorite of EW.com's Michael Ausiello's Q&A with Fuller:

EW: Any plans to trim the sprawling cast?
Fuller: People will die.

Also found in Ausiello's files: A queer pick to play daddy to Sylar (Zach Quinto, on top of Kristen Bell, above). Hint: He was a not-so-proud papa on another sci-fi show, and he's due to drop in on Brothers & Sisters as Saul's new boyfriend.

Previously > Star Trek gay as expected > RIP Gay-BC? > Heroes heartbreak