Lost
Casting News

For its final season, Lost is bringing back a number of key characters.

But it's also introducing a handful of new ones. Who will William Atherton portray on the series, for example? We have no idea. But the actor will be featured on a number of episodes.

The same can now be said for Sheila Kelley, as Michael Ausiello confirms she's nabbed a recurring role on Lost.

The actress - who has appeared on episodes of ER and The Sopranos, but is best known for her three-year arc as Gwen Taylor on L.A. Law - will take on the character of Kendall.

Previous casting notices described her as an "intellectual beauty with a sharp edge to her wit who is caught committing corporate espionage and has to lie her way out."

Any thoughts on how she might play into the larger Lost picture? When we hear "corporate espionage," it's hard not to think of Charles Widmore.

Pencil in another returning character for season six of Lost.

Despite the apparent death of anthropologist Charlotte Lewis this spring, sources confirm that Rebecca Mader will reprise this role for at least one Lost episode in early 2010.

“I am beyond thrilled to be returning to Lost!” Mader wrote to TV Guide Magazine. “Being a part of this show has been one of the greatest moments in my career thus far. I’m excited to see everyone!”

Aside from Charlotte, Boone, Shannon, Charlie, Helen and Sarah will all show up on season six.

So, we're excited to report, will Juliet.

While numerous characters - such as Boone, Shannon and Helen - are returning to Lost for its final season, the show is also looking for new actors and actresses.

For example, Japanese star Hiroyuki Shimosawa will play a critical role on season six.

Most recently, producers sent out a casting call for a female actress in her mid-30s. She'll portray a character named Kendall, described by ABC as potentially "recurring" and:

An intellectual beauty with a sharp edge to her wit; caught committing corporate espionage; has to lie her way out.

Where might that character fit into the mythology of the show? We have no idea. Who should play Kendall? You tell us!

Typically, it's more difficult to get information out of Lost producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse than the Department of Defense.

But the duo has been a bit more open over the last few weeks, as the most fascinating show on television inches toward its final season. We have a pretty good idea, for example, which former stars will return next year.

Now, we can confirm that William Atherton will guest star on the show.

The actor has appeared on a number of shows, such as Life, Numb3rs and Desperate Housewives.

As for what character he'll play on Lost, come on. You didn't think Lindelof and Cuse would reveal that information, did you?

Ian Somerhalder is a busy actor.

Well into the filming for the first season of The Vampire Diaries, the actor took a break this week to fly to Hawaii and reprise his role as Boone on Lost.

Asked about his character's future on the ABC hit, Somerhalder told Entertainment Weekly:

“The only thing I can say is that I’m going back for several episodes... I have a script that weighs like 200 pounds, but I don’t really know what’s happening.”

The actor added that he was excited to play a part on Lost's final season, but the schedule is far from relaxing.

"I wrapped [an episode of The Vampire Diaries] last night, I’ll fly there, I’ll work tomorrow, and then I’ll fly straight back and then come straight back to work on The Vampire Diaries. So it’s a 10-hour flight each way, and I’ll be on the ground for 24 hours... But I wouldn’t complain if you paid me.”

Ian Somerhalder, who stars as Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries, has already spent time in Hawaii this week, filming scenes for season six of Lost.

But it looks like Somerhalder isn't the only actor with a new gig that is reprising a role on the final season of the ABC hit.

According to TV Guide Magazine, both Katey Sagal (pictured) and Julie Bowen will appear in an at least one future episode. The former portrayed John Locke's girlfriend, Helen, and is now starring on Sons of Anarchy.

Bowen - who is set to appear on ABC's Modern Family - already has thoughts on how her character of Jack's ex-wife might fit into Lost. She said:

"The last time you saw Sarah, she was pregnant with another man's child. But I would pitch that it was actually Jack's baby and Jack's found out and it's somehow important to whatever is happening on the island."

Not a bad theory. Viewers won't find out for sure until early 2010.

Another week, another piece of Lost casting news.

According to a network casting notice, the ABC hit is seeking a Caucasian actor between the age of 12 and 14 to portray…

Teenage Boy: Sporting dirty blond hair and intense searching eyes, he’s wise beyond his years. He finds himself having to deal with a horrible family accident. Recurring.

Is there any doubt that this character will be a younger version of Sawyer?

Will Lost fans meet a teenage Sawyer on season six?

As much as it pains Lost fans to wait until January for the show's final season to air, at least a couple casting tidbits this week have created new buzz and speculation across the Web.

First, John Hawkes was announced for the role of Lennon. This character will work as the spokesman for a foreign corporation... whatever that means.

But it's more than we know about the character to be played by Hiroyuki Shimosawa.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the Japanese star - who appeared in The Last Samurai and Speed Racer — will take on a “significant recurring” role, according to show insiders.

What does that translate into? Your guess is as good as ours, but we'll take any Lost scoop we can get!

Only Lost could introduce a new character on its fifth season finale - the individual dubbed "The Man in Black" - and pull it off in a logical, mysterious, intriguing manner that is has fans buzzing for months.

Similarly, only Lost could send out a casting notice for another new character and instantly have viewers racking their brains for what role he could play in the series.

We still don't know just how Lennon fits into the mythology, but we do know the actor that will take on this part: John Hawkes.

Hawkes, who starred for years on Deadwood and has appeared on CSI and Without a Trace, will portray “the spokesperson/translator for the president of a foreign corporation,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Lennon is also a “wily negotiator [who's] far more powerful than his lowly position would seem to indicate.”

Lost will return for its sixth and final season in January 2010.

While true Lost spoilers are still difficult to come by, show producers have released a casting notice that sheds a surprising amount of light on a new character.

For season six, the show is seeking an actor in his mid 30s to late 50s to play someone named "Lennon." Here's how he's described:

Scruffy, edgy, charismatic, and slightly stir-crazy, Lennon can be deferential when it’s called for. He’s the spokesperson/translator for the president of a foreign corporation. He’s a wily negotiator, and far more powerful than his lowly position would seem to indicate. Recurring.

A foreign corporation? Could that be the Hanso Foundation? Send in your theories as to how this new character fits into the Lost puzzle.