Wired 15.05: Tim Kring and Masi Oka

See related story: Behind the Scenes With Heroes Creator Tim Kring and “Hiro,” Masi Oka
Tim Kring
, isn't much into comic books himself. He admits that geeky references often sail over his head. "In the writer's room, they use code I don't understand," he says.Photograph by Carlos Serrao

See related story: Behind the Scenes With Heroes Creator Tim Kring and "Hiro," Masi Oka

Masi Oka

to include more geeky references. "Sometimes I try to sneak one in there," he says.

Photograph by Carlos Serrao
Masi Oka

to include more geeky references. "Sometimes I try to sneak one in there," he says.

Photograph by Carlos Serrao
Masi Oka

to include more geeky references. "Sometimes I try to sneak one in there," he says.

Photograph by Carlos Serrao
Masi Oka

Masi Oka as "Future Hiro." Usually on the show, his character Hiro Nakamura is a nebbishy otaku with little fashion sense and a poor command of English. But in his future incarnation, he speaks fluent English, seems calm and self-assured, and dresses in all black.

Photograph by Carlos Serrao
Masi Oka

Masi Oka as "Future Hiro." Usually on the show, his character Hiro Nakamura is a nebbishy otaku with little fashion sense and a poor command of English. But in his future incarnation, he speaks fluent English, seems calm and self-assured, and dresses in all black.

Photograph by Carlos Serrao