Last week, the rumors were flying when Veronica Mars‘ Kristen Bell was alleged to be joining the ranks of Lost, and then announced that she would not be, citing scheduling issues.

Over the weekend, Variety broke the news that Bell will be taking on a role in the new season of Heroes.  Starting in October, we will see her in the role of Elle, “a sexy, mysterious young lady who has ties to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire.”  Her first act on-screen will be commiting a serious crime, though her true allegience will be unclear.