The Lostpedia Interview - Michael Emerson

Lost Soul · #1 06-10-2008, 05:34 PM

This is not a hoax, in case you were wondering.

Lostpedia has arranged an interview with Michael Emerson, the actor who portrays Benjamin Linus in the show. It's going to be done over email - I emailed Michael's manager, who has been very supportive and agreed to pass on your questions to Michael.

So, here is where you guys come in. You have around 2-3 weeks to submit questions; as I've said before, I will probably be unable to ask every question submitted, so don't be offended if your question isn't asked. What you have to remember is that Michael has probably been asked all the obvious questions before, so try and think of something original to ask.

On a related note, I have also managed to secure interviews with Lance Reddick (Abaddon) and Emilie de Ravin (Claire), although both of those have question limits (10 for Lance, and 5 for Emilie). Thus, I won't be putting up question submission topics now, but at various points during the hiatus. I am currently working on getting other interviewees from within the Lost circle, but I can't promise anything.

So, ask away!

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EDIT: Jun 15

QUESTION SUBMISSION IS NOW OVER. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY MORE QUESTIONS!

The Smiley-Faced Balloon · #2 06-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Well done securing all three. I bet you used your usual dose of charm.

I'll get some questions later, but one to start:

"Does it ever bother you that Lost makes various reference to your "bug eyes" or "horrible eyes of yours", or is it part of your acting to make your eyes so 'bug like'?"

I'll rephrase it later to sound better, but it's always good to have a more light-hearted question.

danhm · #3 06-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Are you lostfan108?

On a more serious note -- In light of the recent S4 finale spoilers, do you feel such huge reveals (if you are unaware, Locke being in the coffin was the big spoiler that got leaked) hurt the show? How do you think the fan community should treat such spoilers?

lostinri · #4 06-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Do you or any of the cast members read these message boards? Are you as fascinated by the story as we are once you've seen it all put together or are you so sick of it by the time you're done filming that you concentrate on other things?

danhm · #5 06-10-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lostinri

Do you or any of the cast members read these message boards? Are you as fascinated by the story as we are once you've seen it all put together or are you so sick of it by the time you're done filming that you concentrate on other things?

Going on that note, do you read the Lostpedia wiki at all? What do you think of it?

Lost Lost Lost Lost · #6 06-10-2008, 06:45 PM

You're character keeps saying "we're the good guys". Do you really feel like you're playing a good guy?

jackface4life · #7 06-10-2008, 06:54 PM

How about a question like, "how does the cast interact with one another away from the set, and has that dynamic changed since filming has been split between Oahu and LA?"