'Heroes' star for 'Hawaii 5-0' guest slot

Published Aug 13 2010, 14:58 BST  |  By Paul Millar

Former Heroes star Masi Oka will guest star in Hawaii 5-0, it has been confirmed.

TV Guide reports that the 35-year-old actor, best known for playing Hiro Nakamura in NBC's cult drama, will appear as a coroner in CBS's remake of the classic crime series.

Oka will debut in the fourth episode as the coroner, and producers are expected to bring him back for future episodes.

D.L. Hughley has also signed appear in Hawaii Five-0's third episode as a character named Skeet, who is serving a double life sentence.