'Lost' Star Harold Perrineau Reveals the Real Story Behind His 2006 Exit
etonline.comstar Harold Perrineau is speaking out.In a new excerpt from the upcoming book, , which chronicles the alleged toxic and hostile work environment behind the scenes of ABC's hit TV show, author Maureen Ryan spoke to writers and cast members across all six seasons, including Perrineau, who detailed their experiences.
A writer also alleged that co-creator/co-showrunner Damon Lindelof and co-showrunner Carlton Cuse were often not receptive to concerns that storylines were focusing primarily on the «hero characters,» who were white.Perrineau joined the supernatural series in 2004 as Michael after starring in the movies and.
The actor remembered being initially «hopeful» about the promise of the role, which he said had been sold to him as «equitable» when it came to splitting screen time across the expansive ensemble.
He said in the book excerpt, which first shared Tuesday, «I was such a believer.»The 59-year-old actor said it became apparent, as the first season of began to unfold, that «I was the Black guy.
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