Tim Kring, in an interview with G4 TV, announced some more directors and writers that would be coming aboard for an episode of the self-contained Heroes: Origins series. While Kevin Smith was announced at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, the show had been keeping other possibilities under wraps. Now Kring has revealed that Hostel writer/director Eli Roth shall be filling both of those duties on an episode of Origins.

“Heroes” creator Tim Kring will oversee a second crew on the new show, which will explore the origins of various characters, some of whom could be added to the main show’s cast. The new series will air in the original’s Monday timeslot, most likely after the current season ends or during another hiatus as part of NBC’s efforts to reduce the number of repeats, for which viewership has steadily dropped off in recent years. “Heroes” itself was picked up for a full 24-episode second season.

Source: Variety

In an American Idol-esque twist, viewers will get a chance to pick their favorite new superhero during the spinoff’s six-episode run, with the character tallying the most votes moving up to the big leagues, becoming a full-time cast member on Heroes during the 2008-09 season.

Source: E! Online