Jeffrey Bell, a writer and executive producer on "Angel," is jumping to another cult-favorite series when The WB show ends in May.

He will become a writer and co-executive producer of "Alias" next season as part of a deal with Touchstone TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The contract moves him to an executive producer spot for 2005-06.

Bell's move to "Alias" completes something of a Triple Crown of work on shows with complex back stories and deeply loyal fan bases. Prior to working on "Angel," Bell spent four seasons on "The X-Files" as a writer and executive story editor.

Since moving to "Angel" in 2001, Bell has written about a dozen episodes of the show, most recently this season's "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco."

ABC hasn't made any official announcements about "Alias'" place on its schedule next season, but it appears to be a virtual lock. Star Jennifer Garner has also said in recent interviews that the show will return.