Although we’ve already blogged about NBC’s preparations for Heroes in case the Writers Guild of America strike drags on — the Dec. 3 episode is being reshot so, if necessary, it can serve as the season finale — now co-executive producer Jeph Loeb tells MTV.com more about the mad rush to film as much as possible.
It seems the series’ “comic book style of storytelling” may be its saving grace:
With everyone at Heroes working at top speed, the show’s team was able to come up with a second season with two volumes of episodes, comic book-style — and if need be, the volumes could be split into two separate seasons, since they were self-contained. The first story arc, called “Volume II: Generations,” lasts 11 episodes, ending with “Powerless,” scheduled to air December 3. If the writers’ strike continues long enough to be disruptive to air the second story arc, “Powerless” can become the season finale, and the second self-contained arc, “Volume III,” could kick off season three.
“It ends in a very satisfying way,” Loeb said. “We wouldn’t be happy if we had to end early, the fans wouldn’t be happy, but in terms of continuity, or story line, we’re pretty much tied up. The death of Hiro’s father, the nature of the virus, Adam Monroe, Matt and his father, Elle and her father, Claire’s relationship with West, all those stories are wrapped up. It’s a terrific episode.”
The article also details Tim Sale’s scramble to create Isaac Mendez’s prophetic artwork, sometimes painting with little or no reference material.
Related: TVGuide.com answers “your burning questions” about Heroes
November 7th, 2007 at 11:59 am
This show is just terrible.
“We’re just winging it!”
What kind of way is that to tell a story?
Bah. Want superhero fiction that’s GOOD? Read comics.
November 7th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
“We’re just winging it!”
Blame 24. That kind of writing managed to somehow earn them an Emmy and now it seems every show is following suit.