Francis Capra will be joining the cast of Heroes, which provides the actor the potential to re-unite with his co-star Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars. TV Guide reveals that Capra will be joining the show in the recurring role of Jesse.

Little else has been revealed about Capra's character other than his name, and that the character will be one of the villains alluded to in the season title, and that his storyline will bring him into contact with Peter Petrelli.

Heroes is an epic drama that chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. The show airs Monday nights on NBC.