Exciting, interesting casting news from Heroes creator Tim Kring:

According to a blurb in Entertainment Weekly, the show is looking for a twentysomething actress to portray a love interest for one of the main characters next season. in season 4.

This new individual will introduced in the fourth episode and here's where things get intriguing: interested candidates must be hearing impaired. Marlee Matlin, anyone?

Will Hiro find a love interest to replace Charlie next season?

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