Jack Coleman is the first actor to join NBC’s upcoming miniseries “Heroes Reborn,” an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Coleman will return to play Noah Bennett, a former agent with the Company and father to cheerleader Claire Bennett (Hayden Panettiere). Fans dubbed him “HRG” or the “Man in the Horn-Rimmed Glasses,” before “Heroes” revealed his real name.
The role was initially recurring, but Coleman was a made a series regular as of the 11th episode of Season 1. The character’s first name wasn’t revealed until “How to Stop an Exploding Man,” the first season finale.