That was an impossibility on that staff, said Owusu-Breen, who worked onLosts third season.
There was no way to navigate that situation.
Part of it was they really didnt like their characters of color.
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Deadline also reached out to Lindelof, who declined further comment.
Reps for Cuse did not respond.
This is just furthering the narrative that nobody cares about Black boys, even Black fathers.
The actor recognized it would be difficult bringing up the issue with Lindelof and Cuse.
That was the thing that was always tricky.
Perrineau said in the book.
Its like, Nope.
Because I say that Im Black doesnt mean Im calling you a racist.
I am talking to you from my perspective.
So can we just do that?
Can we just have that conversation?
Everyone laughed when Lindelof said that, Owusu-Breen recalled to Ryan.
There was so much shit, and so much racist shit, and then laughter.
I was like, I dont know if theyre perceiving this as a joke or if they mean it.
But it wasnt funny.
Saying that was horrible.
When asked about the incident involving Perrineau, Lindelof said, What can I say?
Other than it breaks my heart that that was Harolds experience.
He did not recall ever saying those words about Perrineau.
Carlton said something to the effect of, I want to hang him from the highest tree.
God, if we could only cut his dick off and shove it down his throat, Owusu-Breen recalled.
At which point I said, You may want to temper the lynching imagery, lest you offend.
And I was very clearly angry.
you could find the excerpt to the bookhere.
