ABC's hit show Lost may only return in February 2008 but that doesn't mean they will start shooting episodes later than usual. The show is currently casting for the roles of two new recurring characters that may end up to be regulars. One role is female and the other is male (more about those after the jump since it involves spoilers). Casting rumors are flying all over the Internet but two actors mentioned seem to be the most serious contenders: Prison Break's Peter Stormare and Veronica Mars' Kristen Bell.
Spoilers after the jump!
In his latest Ask Ausiello column, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello reports that Kristen Bell has been approached to play the role of Charlotte. The character is described as followed in casting notices: late 20s, attractive in a naturalistic and athletic way, precocious, loquacious, and funny. Charlotte is also said to repress her emotions and a hard shell to crack. The character will be introduced in the second episode of Season 4. Bell seems to be fitting this character description and she would surely bring a new following to Lost since her Veronica Mars fans would surely check her out if she gets the role of Charlotte. If she gets the Lost role, it doesn't mean that she'll quit her Gossip Girl duties since she is narrating on that show; she could record her narration from Hawaii!
As for Stormare, the Lost Spoilers blog reports that the ex-Prison Break actor admitted to a Swedish media that he was offered a role on the show and has yet to decide. It looks like the role is that of mathematician Russell who is said to have tremendous knowledge across various scientific fields per what casting notices reveal. It is also revealed that Russell is too direct and not very good at making friends. He is also interested in magic and mystery even if he is a science man at heart. Russell will be introduced in the premiere.
Confirmation on who lands these two roles should be given near the end of the month since shooting of the new season starts around August 15.
Edited to add: As commenter Rebecca says below, Entertainment Weekly says that, contrary to what Stormare supposedly said in interview, he was not approached for the role at this point.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-08-2007 @ 10:26AM
Michael B. said...
Holy crap! My two favorite shows...Lost and VMars coming together...the universe might explode!
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8-08-2007 @ 10:40AM
rebecca said...
Alas, Entertainment Weekly debunked the Stormare rumor. According to them, Carlton Cuse says it's not true.
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20050425,00.html
I would have loved to see Peter Stormare on Lost-- he *made* the first season of Prison Break for me, and his weirdness would have fit right into Lost.
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8-08-2007 @ 10:39AM
Isabelle Carreau said...
rebecca: Thanks for the link. It would be cool if they offered him the gig now that the idea was planted in their brains ;)
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8-08-2007 @ 11:05AM
Jim said...
I haven't watched Lost since Season 1, but Peter Stormare is awesome. Nice pick-up!
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8-08-2007 @ 11:10AM
Holli said...
Stop posting casting news which is a spoiler in my book on the front page of your blog!!!!!!!! Entertainment Weekly debunks your previous casting news today.
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8-08-2007 @ 11:38AM
Dorv said...
I hate spoiler whiners! Sorry, just had to get that out...
However, I LOVE the idea of Kristen Bell on Lost. I love what the show has done for Elizabeth Mitchell (Whom was great on ER, with a meaty, if not small, role), and I think it could propel Bell into a whole new level of stardom.
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8-08-2007 @ 11:55AM
Kyle said...
Really cool casting news, although it's just rumors and unconfirmed news. Still cool though.
I wonder what the roles would be for though? I'm assuming they'd be for whoever is on Naomi's boat. The man would be introduced in the first episode, while on the boat heading towards the Island. It would probably end with him responding to Jack, or someone, for a cliffhanger. The girl would show up as a member of the ships crew, scientists, etc. in the second episode. I can't wait for LOST to return!
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8-08-2007 @ 1:07PM
Borat said...
Kristen Bell in Lost? I may just have to start watching the show again...I'm absolutely in love with her, especially since I watched all 3 seasons of Veronica Mars over the summer.
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8-08-2007 @ 8:28PM
Justin said...
Just when I thought Lost couldn't get any better...
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8-08-2007 @ 8:28PM
Justin said...
Just when I thought Lost couldn't get any better...
I love Kristen Bell. If you want to see her in a role other than V Mars, check out the episode of Deadwood she was in. She's a bomb-ass actor.
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