‘Aliens in America’ Star Joins ‘Heroes’
October 23, 2008 by Chandra
Entertainment Weekly reports that 22-year-old Aliens in America star Dan Byrd (Justin Tolchuck) is joining the cast of Heroes for a minimum of three episodes during the upcoming “Volume 4: Fugitives” segment of the superhero saga.
Says the website: “Byrd has been cast on Heroes in the recurring role of David, a dark and twisted kid who tells lies easily and has a cruel streak. Word is he’ll be a possible apprentice to Sylar (Zachary Quinto).”
Wow! I didn’t see that casting coming, but I can totally see Byrd doing a fantastic job in the role. He looks like he can project a certain inner, geeky nastiness if he tries; just remember some of his less flattering moments on Aliens, usually involving jealousy of Raja.
Photo: Dan Byrd and Adhir Kalyan, Aliens in America (Newscom)
Apprentice to Sylar? So what does that mean about Sylar’s turn from the darkside? Or is he building a gang/army of his own?
Honestly, Rebel, I have no idea. Heroes is currently all over the place, so I guess anything goes in the minds of the writers and show runners. I’m not even sure if Sylar is supposed to be good or evil during any given episode nowadays, what with all of the very frequent, very extreme plot twists.