As one of the most popular shows at last week's Comic-Con festival, the Fringe panel was comprised of stars Anna Torv John Noble and Joshua Jackson; along with executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Bob Orci, Jeff Pinkner and Joel Wyman.

While the series is notorious for remaining tight-lipped about its spoilers, the following tidbits were revealed:

• Rumors that Kirk Acevedo (Charlie Francis) has been let go were "entirely premature," Pinkner said.
• The alternate reality introduced in the May season finale will allow return engagements for characters previously assumed dead.
• Leonard Nimoy will be return in the season two premiere.

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