David Anders Becomes a Heroes Season 2 Regular
By Sam | August 6, 2007 (3:18 pm) | More: Cast: David Anders (as Kensei/Adam Monroe), Heroes Cast/Crew Updates
David Anders’ Kensei, a 1,000 year old immortal Hero, was supposed to only have a recurring part on the second season of Heroes, but he was so impressive during production that the producers have decided to contract the actor for a regular spot on the show, reports TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello. NBC and Anders’ people just closed out the deal recently, making Anders a full-time Hero for the upcoming Season 2.
Like everyone else, I’m still curious how the writers will fit in a very obviously Caucasian actor as the 1,000 year old Kensei, a mysterious warrior in Feudal Japan who became a historical legend, and one of Hiro Nakamura’s childhood heroes. I guess we’ll find out very soon.
"it must be him who shot nathan."
What the hell, did you not read anything I said in the above post? 
I think it was Peter who shot Nathan. Future Peter, I mean. Remember season 1 where they were talking about ...
Thank you! I was wondering if that was him in the video. My husband said it wasn't :op 
i reckon a few characters will turn bad i think peter will turn bad after what happened to nathan i ...
I have a feeling Peter will become a villain, i don't know why but he will be forced to go ...
Nightwing on 6 August 2007:
YEAHHH I LUVV Anders
john on 8 August 2007:
ok 1000 years old so how long have these Heroes been around 100 years a 1000 years 2000 years who know and will we find out soon how long have they been around
Big Brunette on 28 August 2007:
Wouldn’t be surprised if they argued Jesus and other religious figures were old school heros in the same vein.
Gronti on 21 September 2007:
Why? Why would they cast a blonde-haired, blue-eyed white guy as a Japanese legendary hero? Don’t we have enough white guys on TV? This sounds really dumb to me.
Notastereotypicalasian on 9 October 2007:
I just saw the episode 3, and I’m assuming the fact that Kensei’s character is a bumbling drunk can placate those who are offended. Initially I was furious by the this story. But when Hiro remains in past, it became clear to me, the writers are planning something more. Hiro is Kensei, something I had already suspected in Season 1.
With this in mind, I continue to watch the show. Though James Kyson Lee’s japanese accent still grates my ears. Sigh.. but that’s hollywood. While George Takei’s accent is slightly better, at least he’s japanese.
I hope I’m right about Hiro being Kensei, I’ve already swallowed Ando being played by a non japanese actor, if I have to accept David Anders getting the girl and the glory of Kensei’s legend. I’ll make sure to boycott anything related to this show.
jo on 26 February 2008:
david is so hot…