Red Flag! NBC Removes Creative HEROES Power
I don’t usually report on industry news like this, but when it affects a pop culture phenomenon and fan favorite show like Heroes, I think it merits a mention.
According to Variety, co-executive producers Jesse Alexander and Jeph Loeb were let go from the series. Both have been involved with the show from day one, and regardless of lower ratings this season, I believe that NBC’s decision will play a significant role in the future of Heroes (to be frank, I would now be very surprised to see it renewed for a fourth season).
I’m not sure we’ll ever find out what transpired at the network, but I will say this…regardless of the ratings and my opinion about Season 3, I have never questioned the passion of the creative team behind Heroes. That was never more obvious than at Comic-Con earlier this summer; Loeb’s enthusiasm at the Heroes panel was incredibly infectious and I was sold.
Alexander and Loeb were also producers on Lost a few years ago. And Loeb is a frequent comic book collaborator with Heroes artist Tim Sale; together they have created some fantastic graphic novels such as Batman: Haunted Knight. I will continue to follow both of these very talented producers wherever they land, and have faith that there will be more than a few interested parties who would love to have either on their staff.