MeeVee Interviews Lost Star Josh Holloway

Josh Holloway clearly has one of the most challenging roles on Lost. As the unpredictable, mostly shady con artist Sawyer, Josh balances his role as the cast's rebellious provocateur with sarcastic wit and likable Southern charm. In our latest exclusive interview, the ever-charming Josh discusses the surprising developments in his character over the show's three seasons, including his screen-igniting love scenes with costar Evangeline Lilly.

Do the books you read on the show hold any significance in terms of the overall plot?

I was trying to read into that a little bit. They do the types of books — Watership Down, The Fountainhead — that are all kind of posing philosophical questions. So I think it will tie in in the end.

Were you surprised by some of the flashbacks, in particular the one about the suicide note?

I was shocked with every one of them. In reality, Damon came to me in the pouring rain in a yellow slicker — like one of those cloak and dagger guys during the pilot — and said, "By the way, that letter is a suicide note you’re leaving to someone. You’re killing yourself. You’re offing yourself." But they changed it as it went on. Yeah, so that’s what they told me, and said, "Don’t tell a soul."

Was it hard to keep that a secret?

Well, when they take your name and tell you not to [reveal spoilers], it’s pretty easy.

You and Evangeline have really worked closely together. Has your relationship changed since the show began?

Sure, our friendship deepened. When you’re working on that level, and trying to work honestly and do that best you can, it’s natural that you become closer as friends. We have a very good friendship; a great friendship. She has a great friendship with my wife.

How awkward was it then filming those steamy sex scenes with her?

It’s definitely not a sexy thing when you have 80 people [watching]... well, some people might like that. It’s just that you get used to it. It’s a choreographed dance, if you will. Especially when you're throwing each other into bars and stuff. I was like, "I’m sorry." She’s like, "No, go for it. Throw me into the bars." Little warrior — I like that.

Article Author: TV with MeeVee

TV with MeeVee is the irreverent authority on all things TV. From Sci-Fi to sitcoms, Reality Shows to Wrestling, TV with MeeVee not only tells you what to watch, but when it's on. Trust us. We're just as addicted as you are.

Visit TV with MeeVee's author page — TV with MeeVee's Blog