Nichelle Nichols Transports To Heroes Guest Role

TV Guide reports that Nichelle Nichols is joining the Heroes cast:

Tim Kring’s hailing frequency remains open to Star Trek crossovers. Having recruited George “Sulu” Takei to portray Hiro’s father during Season 1, the Heroes creator has called upon Nichelle Nichols, aka USS Enterprise communications officer Lt. Uhura, to fill a short-term role. Nichols, an NBC spokesperson tells TVGuide.com, will be playing “Nana,” the New Orleans-based grandmother of Monica.

The second season premieres on September 24.