Lost
Fans will surely be thrilled about a major actor’s highly anticipated return to the big screen alongside an old co-star.
JJ Abrams
.
Josh Holloway was a beloved star of the popular hit show.
ABC
When it ran from 2004 to 2010, the series captured the hearts of countless viewers with the charming con artist James “Sawyer” Ford.
Initially portrayed as an unlikable anti-hero, the character gradually won over audiences’ affections. Holloway’s portrayal was frequently praised as one of the finest performances around.
Lost
’s six-year history.
The 55-year-old actor has appeared in several projects since then.
Lost
reached its contentious conclusion
, featuring parts in television series like
Colony
and
Yellowstone.
He also appeared in the 2011 Mission:Impossible movie,
Ghost Protocol.
But Holloway’s new project is particularly exciting for
Lost
viewers as they watch him team up again with the series’ co-creator JJ Abrams.
HBO series
Duster
First introduced in 2020, this crime drama series is set in the 1970s and revolves around the FBI’s inaugural African American female agent (Rachel Hilsin). She joins forces with Holloway’s former get-away driver to dismantle a criminal organization.
The path to getting the show onscreen has been challenging. The initial pilot was filmed in 2021 and then reshoots were done two years afterward until production eventually came to a halt due to
The Writers Guild of America strike occurs in Hollywood
.
“It has been quite an adventure – life can really do that to you at times,” Holloway shared.
Variety
Due to the show’s postponement, “Our determination shines through in the series. Often during leadership transitions, everything gets reset. Each time we made it through, I felt a sense of pride because it signified that they recognized our value.”
Holloway also mentioned that it was an instant “yes” when Abrams approached him regarding his involvement in the series: “Are you serious? He reached out and asked if I could spare some time, and my response has always been ‘yes’. No matter what he asks. Just speaking with him was incredibly thrilling.”
Abrams collaborated on the series with LaToya Morgan, who helmed multiple episodes of the science fiction martial arts program.
Into the Badlands
.
She adds this calm energy to our team, offering a distinct viewpoint compared to JJ,” Holloway stated, further noting, “Together, their synergy is excellent.
They move with such agility without being stiff, propelling the performance in a manner that is both nuanced and impactful. The audience absorbs everything effortlessly, often unaware of precisely what transpired.
Duster
starts in the US on Max on May 15th. A release date for the UK has not been announced yet.
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