From trying to wipe out the human race to protecting and serving all of mankind.

Rick Worthy, best known as the Cylon named Simon on Battlestar Galactica, is in negotiations to take on a recurring character this fall on Heroes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will play Parkman's new partner, a veteran L.A. cop, on season four.

Worthy will join fellow newcomers Robert Knepper, Madeleine Zima, Rachel Melvin and Ray Park on the show.

Are you familiar with Worthy? Visit our Heroes forum and let us know if you're in favor of this cast addition.

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