I generally don't believe these 'rumor articles', especially they come from Mainland China newspapers.  A lot of them are completely untrue PR put out by producers to make buzz  (ie the 'Jet Li will star in new Shaolin Temple remake', etc).

But this one is cool to think about even if it turns out to be not true:

A Chinese 'hero' for NBC's hit drama: report


The U.S. National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is seeking an English-speaking Chinese actor for the drama's planned sixth season, Yangtse Evening Post cited unnamed sources close to NBC.
Season 4, the latest completed season, will premiere on American small screens next week on September 21.
NBC is currently approaching HongKong-based stars Daniel Wu, Allen Ting and Stephen Fung for the role,according to the report. Daniel Wu and Stephen Fung share an Americanupbringing.
"Heroes", a science fiction dramarevolving around a group of people with extraordinary abilities,debuted on NBC in 2006 with Japanese-American actor Masi Oka as one ofits leads. Oka's presence has helped "Heroes" attract many Asian fans,particularly Japanese, according to Yangtse Evening Post.
By casting a Chinese face, NBC hopes the same thing will happen with Chinese audiences, the report says.
"Heroes", which has earned both Emmyand Golden Globes nominations for its completed seasons, has beennominated again, for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, at this year'sPrimetime Emmy Awards, scheduled for this Sunday.
American TV dramas, known in China as"meiju", have been enjoying great popularity through the Internet.Chinese TV watchers, especially the youngsters who want to improvetheir English, mostly watch meiju online or via P2P file-sharingsoftware. Shows such as "Prison Break", "24", "Lost" and "DesperateHousewives" enjoy a large fan base in China.
(CRI September 18, 2009)
http://www.china.org.cn/culture/2009-09/18/content_18551101.htm

If he were to be cast, this would make AnD new membership explode. Hm, maybe explode is much too strong.

it'd make our servers explode

which would be a bad thing...for the entire universe.

That would be fricken Awesome!! My Favorite TV show with my Favorite Chinese Actor!!! I'm gonna have to buy the box set for Sure!!!!!!  I hope it's true DW Rocks!!!

Great idea and marketing prospect
It must work
Most people watch the USA play for improving  English and visual enjoyment
Dan can meet the both requirement
Come on

even it is  a rumor， still makes me feel exciting just to think about it~~
we already got lots of "meijumi" here,  if it works， the number of it  will be tripled

ruby -

you're right,  that would create a lot more Chinese fans of Heroes...

if they can make a deal to broadcast it legally on TV in China, that'd be great!

no no etchy, that will be tooooooooooooooo hard to be ture , they even blocked youtube...

I'm not a big fan of the show, but I'm gonna be freakin' watching it if Daniel is on it!!!
Would have been better though if he would act alongside Jack Bauer in '24 .

what's up with the duplicate replies??

I've never watched Heroes.
I think they should throw in Asians in all their shows! And not just as back-drops or walk-on, non-speakers. Bah.

I saw that NBC's got a new slogan - what was it? - More Colorful.....More Colors....sth like that. How 'bout "more colored (but, not to worry, they won't be leads; more as adornments)" Haha.

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That's what I'm thinking.
if people don't watch them legally on TV, by which means would NBC gain profit??
In this case, the popularity would be worthless.
So why bother finding a Chinese actor to star it?