Guzman to Star in NBC’s Event Series “Heroes Reborn”

Ryan Guzman is ready for a Heroes welcome…

The 27-year-old Mexican-American actor has been cast in NBC’s upcoming event series Heroes Reborn, featuring returning stars by Jack Coleman and Zachary Levi. 

Ryan Guzman

There’s still no word on who Guzman, who recently starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in Boy Next Door, will portray in the 13-episode event series from Heroes creator Tim Kring. However, if the circulated breakdowns for the project are any indication, Guzman could be playing a former military guy.

In addition to Coleman and Levi, Guzman joins previously cast Robbie KayDanika Yarosh and Henry Zebrowski. All but Coleman, who is reprising his role as Noah Bennet from the original series, play new characters.

Matt Shakman is directing the opening episode.

Guzman recurred on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars. He has two features coming up: Jem And The Holograms and Richard Linklater’s That’s What I’m Talking About

Santiago to Appear on Fox’s “Touch”

Ray Santiago is about to get touched by Fox

The 28-year-old Latino actor has signed on to appear in a recurring role on the upcoming season of Fox’s Touch, which stars Kiefer Suthlerland.

Ray Santiago

Santiago will play Steve Reece, the resident hacker at BreakWire, the online news outlet where Sutherland’s character Martin works, who is friendly with his son, Jake (David Mazouz) and watches him while Martin’s otherwise occupied, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Santiago—who rose to acclaim in Meet the Fockers playing  Jorge Villalobos, who resembled a younger Ben Stiller—most recently appeared on Fox’s Raising Hope. He’s also guest-starred on My Name is Earl, Dexter and the television series 10 Things I Hate About You.

Touch, the second-year drama from HeroesTim Kring, returns in its new night and time on Friday, October 26 at 8 pm ET on Fox.