Matthew Fox is making a big TV comeback, finally finding the perfect role to follow up the fame he garnered as Jack Shephard on Lost cast after Michael Keaton turned down the role. As the group's leader, the character made Fox a household name across the country.
Lost was a massive success, with the ABC sci-fi adventure drama running for six seasons on the network. However, its ratings peaked in its third season, as did its inspiration. Ultimately, Lost was canceled after season 6 because its showrunners decided to end it. On the heels of the project wrapping up, Fox's career faded with it for quite some time. He has had a few roles after Lost ended in 2010, but the actor is executing a hard refresh for his career as he prepares to enter the Sheridanverse.
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Yellowstone's The Madison Marks Matthew Fox's Big TV Comeback
Fox Was Stranded For A While Since Lost
Matthew Fox will make a big comeback to the small screen in Taylor Sheridan's The Madison. News that the Yellowstone follow-up cast the Lost actor, who hasn't featured in a series with the weight of Lost since the sci-fi series ended, is a significant win for the actor. Fox had sparse movie and TV roles throughout the last decade, almost semi-retiring from the business. The series could propel him into a role adjacent to his time in Lost — a solid role in an ensemble cast.
Lost, he had three different movies lined up, but none garnered the attention destined to follow the actor after the success of the ABC series. Fox was featured in the historical drama Emperor, the action-thriller Alex Cross, and Brad Pitt's blockbuster World War Z movie. For their respective reasons, the movie roles didn't amount to anything near what Fox achieved with Lost. Eventually, Fox retreated from the spotlight to prioritize other interests, such as creative endeavors and spending more time with family.
Matthew Fox's TV & Movies Since Lost |
Character |
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Lost (2004-2010) |
Dr. Jack Shephard |
Emperor (2012) |
General Bonner Fellers |
Alex Cross (2012) |
Picasso |
World War Z (2013) |
Parajumper |
Extinction (2015) |
Patrick |
Bone Tomahawk (2015) |
Brooder |
Last Light (2022) |
Andy Yeats |
C*A*U*G*H*T (2023) |
Lieutenant Pete |
The Madison (TBA) |
Paul |
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Matthew Fox Will Play Paul In The Madison
According to the report about the Yellowstone spinoff's latest actor, Fox will portray Paul, officially described as "a self-reliant bachelor who loves the outdoors," in The Madison. It's a perfect return to the small screen for the actor, who proved he was perfectly suited for a Western drama after appearing alongside Kurt Russell in Bone Tomahawk. Russell was previously in talks for a leading role in The Madison, but his status is now unclear following Fox's announcement. The Yellowstone contemporary spinoff boasts a loaded ensemble, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, and Beau Garrett.
The Madison has a vague release window for 2025.
Matthew Fox is ideally suited for The Madison spinoff for a couple of reasons. Sheridan has a way of finding the perfect characters to portray life in "Big Sky" country, and Fox seems to fit the bill in every way. Sheridan's Paul nicely contrasts Jack Shepherd, who was forced to deal with the outdoors perpetually while stranded on a mysterious island in Lost. With The Madison, viewers can revive their appreciation for the rugged side of Fox's acting persona featured on Lost while experiencing the actor in a civilized but perhaps no less wild environment – the northwestern mountain state of Montana.
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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 engers must work together to survive the island's seemingly deadly intentions.
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Yellowstone
7/10- Release Date
- 2018 - 2024
- Network
- Paramount Network
- Showrunner
- Taylor Sheridan
Cast
John Dutton
Luke GrimesKayce Dutton
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYYellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on June 20, 2018, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
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The Madison
Cast
Michelle Pfeiffer
Patrick J. Adams
Beau Garrett
Elle Chapman
A New York family’s life begins to unravel following a tragic event, as they navigate their grief during a retreat to rural Montana, discovering the complexities of human connection in the face of profound sorrow.
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