starvinbohemian

I don't usually pay attention to blind items, but Kristin is usually at least almost right:

E! Online’s Kristin has posted a blind item citing sources “close to Heroes” which indicates that one of the cast members is looking to exit the show at the end of this season, in part because of lack of screen time. According to her sources, NBC has not yet decided whether to let this actor out of his/her contract. There is, however, a “death” planned for the end of Volume 4 that could “wipe out this character for good.”
Here are the clues to who it might be:

1. It’s a series regular who’s been on since season one.
2. Some of you fans would freak if this actor were to leave.
3. This particular Hero-ic soul has more name recognition than others in the cast.
4. According to Peacock-net insiders, NBC is not likely to release this actor. (See number three.)
5. If this actor does return for season four, there’s an easy way to bring him or her back from the planned “death.”

Hmn... The only actors that come to mind from #1 are Sendhil and Ali Larter. I wouldn't say that Mohinder has had less screen time than before, but most of the complexity of his role has been sucked out. And Tracey has barely had anything to do so far this season.

But then we hit #2. I can't imagine that there would be a big fan uprising over the loss of Ali Larter or any of her characters. As ridiculous as his character's become lately, I would still freak out at the loss of Mohinder. I loves that ridiculous pseudo-scientist. So... Sendhil?

However, Sendhil doesn't have the name recognition that other actors on the show have (i.e. Milo, Adrian, Hayden, Greg, etc.), and I can't imagine that he would be actively attempting to leave a successful show. I'd say that he's probably one of the least known outside of the show. Ali has some name recognition. I at least knew who she was before watching Heroes. So... Ali?

I won't even speculate on #4 or #5 because everyone "dies" all the time only to be brought back (as long as they are an attractive White male). So... GAH! I don't know! Any ideas?