Robert Knepper: Casts as new villain

Robert Knepper: Casts as new villain

There is good news for the fans of Robert Knepper. Actor Robert Knepper continues his villainous streak.

Knepper has been tapped as the new lead villain on NBC's "Heroes" next season.

In at least six episodes of the series' fourth season, Knepper is going to portray the character of Samuel, a Jim Jones type who is charismatic but evil, with a twisted sense of humor.

"Heroes" is scheduled to return in the fall in a new time slot, 8 p.m. on Mondays. The sci-fi drama,  which enjoys a strong online following ,  will share its time period with another fan favorite program titled  "Chuck," which will take over during the middle of the season.

Knepper is perhaps highly acclaimed  for playing a character on the former "Prison Break" series who viewers loved to hate. On the big screen also , he was currently seen in "Transporter 3" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still."