Lost Castaways Found by Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens by Jemal Countess/WireImage.com It's amazing that fancy satellite phone didn't... Short Circuit. Fisher Stevens is joining ABC's Lost in the recurring role of Minkowski, a mysterious character alluded to several times toward the end of last season and ultimately heard over the phone when Jack (stupid, impetuous Jack) made contact with Not Penny's Boat. The name Minkowski, the Hollywood Reporter notes, could be an allusion to German mathematician Hermann Minkowski, whose concept of a fourth dimension — time — played into Einstein's theory of special relativity Minkowski, Einstein, Asimov... what's with all the flippin' science in my column today?! Leave a Comment
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Posted by Matt Webb Mitovich Oct 12, 2007 9:02 AM Report Abuse

This guy seriously looks like a bobblehead in this picture. WOW
Posted by ZZZ999 Oct 12, 2007 9:32 AM Report Abuse

Actually, it WAS Naomi's boat, it just wasn't Penny's boat.
Posted by gghwc Oct 12, 2007 9:42 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the catch, ol' gghwc!
Posted by Matt Webb Mitovich Oct 12, 2007 10:06 AM Report Abuse

I remember Stevens from Short Circuit. He was the Indian sidekick of Steve Gutenberg. Since that was 20 years ago, I wonder if a) his character might be a little politically incorrect for our times b) if they'll now be such a big uproar about a causian playing an Asian character today (this being a few years before there was one when Johnathan Price was in Miss Saigon).
Posted by SNLfan Oct 12, 2007 11:10 AM Report Abuse

Awesome!!! Can't wait to see him on there!!! And is it just me, or is there a resmemblance to Ben (Michael Emerson)??? Just pointing that out.
Posted by buffyfan145 Oct 12, 2007 11:24 AM Report Abuse

I miss Key West
Posted by Bowmissy Oct 12, 2007 11:34 AM Report Abuse

Bowmissy - I miss Early Edition
Posted by Daesey Oct 12, 2007 11:38 AM Report Abuse

I MISS KEY WEST TOO!!! The show as way too short lived.
Posted by Amybabe Oct 12, 2007 11:42 AM Report Abuse

oh early edition...what a fun show that was. at least we still get to see kyle chandler on friday night lights and now fisher stevens on LOST. i wonder what that cat is up to??
Posted by alto7 Oct 12, 2007 11:44 AM Report Abuse

I LOVED Key West. I had totally forgotten about that show. It wasn't even given a real chance!!! PS: This is exciting news. Lost is such an intelligent...definitely the best show on television right now...even on its worst night!!!
Posted by latiamills Oct 12, 2007 1:23 PM Report Abuse

Lost has been gone for so long now that I don't much care if it returns. We know they get off the island because of the last episode where Jack wants to go back. I loved the show but they ruined it by being gone. It will probably seem like a sequel to the original show.
Posted by catfur Oct 12, 2007 1:38 PM Report Abuse

And is it just me, or is there a resemblance to Ben (Michael Emerson)??? Just pointing that out.

Yes, I can see some resemblance............... right around the geekness!!
Also the same nerd gene, I believe, with a dash of bookworm.
Not that there is anything wrong with that!
I don't really mind the casting, as long as they don't try to pass him off as a scary villain-only Michael Emerson can pull of a feat like that!!
He deserved an Emmy!

Posted by Mr. Furley

Oct 12, 2007 1:49 PM

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I just love it when I get spoiled (without any warning) about my favorite tv show when I'm just randomly browsing the front page. :8}

Lost has been gone for so long now that I don't much care if it returns. We know they get off the island because of the last episode where Jack wants to go back. I loved the show but they ruined it by being gone. It will probably seem like a sequel to the original show.-catfur

You obviously did not watch the episode

Posted by jrr1

Oct 12, 2007 2:00 PM

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catfur, you've just won this weeks ADD viewer of the week award. To collection your prize, some free ADD medication, please call...ah forget it I'm sure you've stopped reading by now.

I guess you don't watch any summer shows or cable shows (like those on FX, USA, HBO, Showtime, etc) because their hiatus' usually last long then Lost's hiatus. Have fun not watching great TV. Even stupid reality shows usually have longer hiatuses. Wow I guess there isn't much for you to watch. Seriously you should see a doctor about that ADD.

Posted by wildbill

Oct 12, 2007 2:12 PM

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