Considering the fact that he's now starring on a show that's meant to anchor an entire, rebranded network - Warehouse 13 on SyFy - it's safe to assume that Eddie McClintock won't be returning to Bones, right?

Wrong.

When asked by TV Guide if McClintock would ever reprise the role of Special Agent Tim Sullivan, Bones boss Hart Hanson said:

"We've always thought he might return one day, dead or alive. I prefer alive, actually."

McClintock also chimed in with: "I had such a great time with Emily [Deschanel] and David [Boreanaz], so for Hart to say that makes me happy. I would love to [do Bones again]."

For the record, the first season of Warehouse 13 did just wrap production...

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