Bryan Fuller will also develop new shows for Universal

The loss of "Pushing Daisies" from ABC may end up being a gain for NBC and its band of "Heroes."

"Daisies" creator/executive producer Bryan Fuller is on the verge of signing a new deal with Universal Media Studios. The two-year agreement would have him rejoining the staff of "Heroes," according to The Hollywood Reporter, as well as developing new projects.

Fuller, who also created "Dead Like Me" and co-created "Wonderfalls," worked on the first season of the NBC show and wrote two episodes, including the highly regarded "Company Man." He left following that year to create and run "Pushing Daisies," which likely won't last beyond the 13 episodes ABC ordered for this fall.

He's expected to take a "key role" in the "Heroes" writers room, but just how much Fuller can contribute to the current season is debatable. Ratings for what was once NBC's biggest series have plunged this season as fans have grumbled about the show's creative direction. Co-executive producers Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander were dismissed in November in an apparent effort to shake things up behind the scenes.

But because "Heroes'" production schedule is so far ahead of its on-air schedule, Fuller won't have an immediate impact on the finished product. According to the HR, he'll join the show at episode 20, which means he'll work on only five or six shows before season's end.

Following the season, Fuller could have an option to stay with "Heroes" or join another Universal show while also working on his own ideas.