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Look who’s becoming an islander! Heroes alum Masi Oka told EW that he’ll become a series regular on Hawaii Five-O when the drama returns for a second season on CBS this fall. “They were kind enough to offer me more regular work,” Oka told EW while walking the red carpet of the Super 8 premiere on Wednesday. “I don’t know yet if it I will be needed for every episode because they are writing the next season now but Dr. Max Bergman will be more involved. I guess they will need more help from the coroner. I think he got a good response from viewers so they are looking to featuring him more
“I’m happy because I like the show, the guys are great to work with and it’s Hawaii. Who doesn’t want to work in paradise?” Oka continued. “I hope they delve into his personal life more. Max Bergman is a nut and I’d liked to know more about who he is and what he does with his time but that is not up to me. But I think there is a lot left to develop with him. I think it is going to be a fun job. It was not hard for me to accept the offer. We start in July. I am just excited. I love the cast. I love the crew. I liked the original show but I think they have done a great job updating it.”
The news was first reported on TVLine.
– With reporting from Carrie Bell
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Maybe he can find out what happened to this show after a promising start. The season finale was horrible and stupid.
Hello Greg
He likes that the scripts are very simple, so he can enjoy the beach.
I liked the finale.
You are wrong.
You’re an idiot who doesn’t know the meaning of the rather basic word, “opinion”.
It will be lucky to make to the end of next season before being cancelled
Oh Joseph I thought you were Greg?
I think he just boarded a sinking ship.
Don’t try to hard youll give it away
your horrible and stupid
“you are” not “your” – who is stupid now?
I had to smile every time he appeared on the show. His character brought some levity that Scott Cann and Alex O’Loughlan couldn’t do by bickering.
I totally agree, H50 is pretty formulaic, and the formula calls for some comic relief (see Tony or Abby on NCIS)
The back and forth between Scott and Alex was supposed to provide most of this (and the big Hawaiian guy I guess) but it just felt flat a lot of the time
Max’s awkward dry wit will do wonders, and Masi Oka is a welcome addition
I think H5O is heads and shoulders above NCIS. I’ve never understood the appeal of that show. At least H5O isn’t trying to be a great drama. It’s escapist television. Tony on NCIS is a clown, as is most of the players, and Abby is ridiculous. She’s an expert in EVERYTHING. Did she get a degree in every single field in science? It’s too stupid.
The Abby character is just too unbelievable really. Way too smart and way too out of place in a conservative navy environment.
I agree. I like the character. For all Max’s nuttiness, there’s a sweetness and sincerity about him as well that balances out the humor of Steve & Danno’s bickering. I’m looking forward to Season 2.
I love this show! Max was hilarious, so I think he will be a great addition.
REALLY like him as Hiro on HEROES but as an OFFICAL series regular on H5O, he’s definitely a great addition to the cast even if he’s working a scene with Daniel Dae Kim aka Jin from LOST. Avid sci-fi geek: HEROES and LOST are surely the two shows I really missed the most.
Lol i was thinking the same thing. Actually, I mean Heroes Seasons 1 and 2 only.
Nice! I was hoping they would bring him in as a regular.He brings some Weird humor to the show.
Love this show
You are mistaken.
And you are still an idiot.
wonderful
yay!!! His character is so cute and fun!! Love this show!!! season finale was AMAZING!!!
I second that emotion : )
They can save the show by giving Grace Park some good implants. Then acting lessons
F U D**khead
Yeah, she doesn’t need no acting lessons.
This so will be good unless the cliffhanger is wrapped up to quickly
Ausiello reported this like a month ago
That’s what you called an Ausiello WIN – EW FAIL!
I think I read this back in April or very early May. EW is really losing it.
So did a lot of other people.
What is with you people saying this show will not make it thru 2nd season.I think it is great and the ratings would appear a lot of people agree. As far as Max becoming a regular its great!!
Because it’s some kind of law on EW.com that the commenters have to be as nasty and rude as they possibly can. It doesn’t even matter if they care about a show/movie/book/etc….they just have to spew ugly negativity.
That’s not true you idiot.
I don’t understand those comments either. I just watched the last two episodes this week OnDemand and loved them. Can’t wait for next season!