Lost cast reflect on series' enduring impact at FanExpo

Movieweb reports that more than 20 years after Oceanic Flight 815 crashed, Dominic Monaghan, Josh Holloway and François Chau spoke about Lost's impact while appearing at FanExpo in New Orleans.

Monaghan said the show has "that effortlessly cool vibe" and called it "one of those benchmark shows in the history of TV." Holloway described the series as meaning personal "acceptance" and as a "worldwide global community," adding that people still talk about Lost and remain excited. Chau said, "It's very satisfying to know something we worked on has touched people in such a way. It's been 20 years, guys. It's very touching that fans are there."

The series premiered in 2004 on ABC; creators Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse developed a multi-season mystery drama with a memorable ensemble that kept viewers tuning in with twists and reveals. Monaghan also noted the show's continued strength abroad, saying Lost is "huge in Brazil" and that convention audiences there skewed heavily toward Lost rather than his Lord of the Rings role.

The actors acknowledged that fan enthusiasm has endured despite some decline after the series' divisive ending, and they emphasized that fans still discuss and celebrate the show more than two decades on.

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