EW interview: Bryan Fuller
A short Q & A with Bryan Fuller from the December 19th issue of Entertainment Weekly.
Good news, Heroes fans: All could be right with NBC's embattled drama now that acclaimed season 1 scribe Bryan Fuller has rejoined the show. As we first reported here last week, the writer-producer returns as consultant in the wake of ABC's cancellation of his Emmy-nominated quirkedy Pushing Daisies. Below, Fuller reveals his plan to make Heroes super again. -Michael Ausiello
Where did Heroes go wrong, in your opinion? It became too dense and fell into certain sci-fi trappings. For instance, in the "Villains" arc, when you talk about formulas and catalyst, it takes the face off the drama. You have to save something with a face; otherwise you don't understand what you're caring about. We're also altering the structure so that there's very clear "A" story. But it is a big ship; it's going to take a little while to turn it.
How long will it take? The "Fugitives" are [kicking off Feb. 2] really is a fresh start. All the characters are back to their normal lives. You see Peter as a paramedic. Claire is looking for colleges. We get away from the world of formulas and quasi-magic. I think one of the great things about the first season is that the metaphor for their abilities was very clear. Those metaphors have gotten too complicated.
Any plans to trim the sprawling cast? People will die. And some will return. Matt's wife [Janice] comes back. We'll find out what happens when you have a superbaby.
Who gets the final say: you or series creator Tim Kring? Tim. I'm a consultant. My job is to help facilitate the vision of the show, and the vision has been a little inconsistent. But "Fugitives" is such a great sea change. I think people who have been critical of Heroes will come back.
Good news, Heroes fans: All could be right with NBC's embattled drama now that acclaimed season 1 scribe Bryan Fuller has rejoined the show. As we first reported here last week, the writer-producer returns as consultant in the wake of ABC's cancellation of his Emmy-nominated quirkedy Pushing Daisies. Below, Fuller reveals his plan to make Heroes super again. -Michael Ausiello
Where did Heroes go wrong, in your opinion? It became too dense and fell into certain sci-fi trappings. For instance, in the "Villains" arc, when you talk about formulas and catalyst, it takes the face off the drama. You have to save something with a face; otherwise you don't understand what you're caring about. We're also altering the structure so that there's very clear "A" story. But it is a big ship; it's going to take a little while to turn it.
How long will it take? The "Fugitives" are [kicking off Feb. 2] really is a fresh start. All the characters are back to their normal lives. You see Peter as a paramedic. Claire is looking for colleges. We get away from the world of formulas and quasi-magic. I think one of the great things about the first season is that the metaphor for their abilities was very clear. Those metaphors have gotten too complicated.
Any plans to trim the sprawling cast? People will die. And some will return. Matt's wife [Janice] comes back. We'll find out what happens when you have a superbaby.
Who gets the final say: you or series creator Tim Kring? Tim. I'm a consultant. My job is to help facilitate the vision of the show, and the vision has been a little inconsistent. But "Fugitives" is such a great sea change. I think people who have been critical of Heroes will come back.