Daniel Dae Kim isn’t returning to The Island anytime soon.
15 years following the end of the “Lost” television series, one of the actors revealed some details about a possible film continuation for the critically acclaimed show.
Daniel jokingly commented to Keltie Knight from TopMob News during an exclusive interview at the 2025 Tony Awards red carpet on June 8: “That’s something I’m not responsible for handling.” He added, “I’m thrilled that so many people continue to discuss our show—even after all these years, people still remember it, want to watch it, and then I get recognized for it.” (Check out all the stars here.)
As he put it, “Not many projects hang out in the culture for that long. I feel lucky.”
The show, airing from 2004 to 2010 and centered around a passenger plane crashing into a secluded, enigmatic island in the Pacific, has garnered a loyal fanbase due to its compelling narrative.
Something that Daniel, who has been nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his role in “Yellow Face” at the 78th annual event, seldom overlooks is passengers subtly expressing surprise or intrigue when he boards their flights.
“Those days are over,” he teased. “There was a time when they gave me a second look.”
Currently, the individual aged 56 years old, is concentrating on his recent accomplishment, such as being the first Asian to secure a nomination in his respective category.
He thought it held significant value, not just personally, but particularly for the community. He found it a bit unexpected yet delightful that this was his first win at the Tonys, which have been around for 78 years.
For Daniel, the production was a labor of love.
He expressed great pride in the show upon receiving his nomination last month, as reported by Playbill. He felt that the whole cast and creative team had put in an incredible effort to make this show a reality, and this nomination was like recognition for all our hard work.
It’s a powerful realization when I consider that I am the first in my category to be nominated as an Asian-American. This fact carries additional weight because, until now, I hadn’t even considered it. It’s humbling to think about all the talented Asian American actors who came before me, giving extraordinary performances and putting in tireless effort, yet never receiving the recognition they deserved for their generations of work.
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2025-06-09 01:16