Loststar Rebecca Mader reveals how she was convinced to return a year after her character, Charlotte Lewis, had been killed in the series.Mader made her series debut at the beginning of season 4as part of the science team that came to the island aboard theKahanafreighter. Unlike the other members of the science team, whose roles expanded as part ofLost’s castin season 5, Charlotte was killed in season 5, episode 5, “This Place is Death”. Mader believed at the time that this was the end of her run on the hit series.
OnThe Sackhoff Showpodcast, Mader explained that she returned in season 6 whenshowrunners Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof told her she would get to make out with James “Sawyer” Ford (Josh Holloway). At this point, Mader had moved on fromLostand had made two independent movies. Despite being disappointed with the way her character was written out of the series, the opportunity to do a romantic storyline with Holloway for one episode was enough to convince her to return. Check out Mader’s comments below:
Loads of time goes by, and I was doing a couple of independent movies, one with Antonio Banderas in New Mexico and then another movie with Uma Thurman, and I was doing them almost back-to-back. I was in bed in New York in an Airbnb and my phone rang, and they’re like, “Hey, Rebecca, I’ve got Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof here.” And I’m like, “What?” This is a long time later.
I’m in bed and like “All right, guys,” and they’re like, “Hey, Mader, congratulations on your two movies. Do you want to come back and do one more episode?” And I just said, “What, for more nosebleeds?” And they went,“No, no, no, you get to make out with Sawyer.” And I’m like, “When do I leave?”
What This Meant For Lost
The Flash Sideways Created New Opportunities
Due toLost’s flash sideways,Charlotte and many other deceased characters were able to return in season 6 without undermining their previous arcs. Charlotte’s return was not about her as much as it was about Sawyer, who was the primary focus of the present day and flash sideways storylines in season 6, episode 8, “Recon.” Nevertheless, it provided Mader with an opportunity to briefly return toLostand show parts of Charlotte that she did not previously get to explore, including being flirtatious and physically intimate with Sawyer.
Every Lost Character Still On The Island When The Show Ended
Many of Lost’s characters either died on the island or escaped it, but several characters were still there by the end of the show’s present-day story.
In addition to “Recon,” Charlotte also appeared inLost’s ending, where she crossed paths with former science team member and island love interest Daniel Faraday (Jeremy Davies).Mader’s season 6 appearances did not negate Charlotte’s arguably premature exitfrom the series in season 5, but it was satisfying to see her and so many other deceased individuals once again playing an active role. This was one of the many benefits of season 6’s flash sideways.
Our Take On Rebecca Mader’s Comment
She Returned For The Right Reasons
When discussing her return toLost,Mader has a wonderful sense of humor and a positive attitude. Holloway had considerable charm in his performance as Sawyer, and it is not difficult to understand why a romantic storyline with him would be enticing. She had the opportunity to further cement her legacy in the series, which did not get in the way of continuing to develop her career, and went on to include her series regular role as Zelena inOnce Upon A Time. For Mader and forLostseason 6, Charlotte’s return worked well.
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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.
