Exclusive: Harold Perrineau clarifies the record on his departure from 'Lost': "I was disappointed...I wouldn't say I'm bitter."

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Harold Perrineau does EW; cast in ABC pilot; stops bitching
Published 6/2/2008 at OH NO!!
... dude. I’d rather see when it happens. I don’t want you to tell me. I’ll just wait around with everybody else. Also: Harold Perrineau, who plays Michael on ABC's Lost, has been tapped for a one-hour ABC pilot called The Unusuals. The show is a dramedy set at a New York police precinct. Perrineau plays Det. Leo Banks, a worrisome cop who never takes off his Kevlar because he's always afraid that he might die. The actor next stars in the Sony prison drama Felon. 1 + 2

Harold Perrineau clarifies the record on his departure from Lost
Published 6/2/2008 by DarkUFO (noreply@blogger.com) at Media Mentions - All the latest news of the cast from the TV Show LOST
... We just weren’t used to seeing that kind of diversity on television. So when the cast won the SAG award [in 2006], I was like, “Yeah, man—that’s absolutely right.” And we worked really, really hard. On your way out, did you score answers to any burning questions about the show’s mysteries? No, no, man. I’m not that dude. I’d rather see when it happens. I don’t want you to tell me. I’ll just wait around with everybody else. Source: SpoilerTV

Perrineau Says He's Disappointed, Not Bitter, Over 'Lost' Finale
Published 6/2/2008 at LOST -- The Tail Section
... where he discussed his displeasure with his character's exit from the series. Today, EW.com posted another interview with Perrineau where he clarified some of his remarks.  How do you feel about the way race is treated on Lost?  Are all characters created equal, or do you feel some characters of color end up getting shortchanged?

Harold Perrineau Talks More About His Lost Departure
Published 6/2/2008 by Nikki at Approaching Lost
... I’m hoping for to happen,” Perrineau says. “Maybe there’s some way through Walt’s eyes, or through a vision, Michael gets to redeem himself to those people. Or maybe never. When they said, ‘We’re not going to finish with him here, but as on Lost, you never know who comes back, and dead doesn’t mean you’re gone from the show.’” Image used with permission from Newscom Source: Hollywood Insider Tags: harold perinneau, lost ...

Surprisingly, Lost Actor Upset About Dead-End Plotline [Spoilers]
Published 6/2/2008 by Richard at Gawker
... And he's not exactly wrong. Michael was never my favorite character (was he anyone's?) but his return and then subsequent dismissal felt a bit rushed, much like the too-quick (especially for Libby) arc of the second group of crash survivors known as the "Tailies," two of whom Michael himself handily dispatched. Of course, ol' "Where's My Boy???" will probably be back as a ghost, maybe to do a sad, ethereal waltz with Libby. Oh, and Perrineau's upset about the race thing, too. [EW.com] ...

Lost: Harold Perrineau Lands on New ABC Pilot
Published 6/2/2008 at BuddyTV
... ). In a more recent interview with EW.com , Perrineau lays off his stance some, saying he has absolutely no ill will towards the Lost writers, and that he was merely speaking his mind, and regrets bringing race up. While a number of BuddyTV users were upset with Perrineau's comments, especially the ones regarding race, I think those are opinions he's entitled to. I happen to believe that they have little validity, but he didn't really throw anyone under the bus, and I certainly understand the frustration and disappointment of being killed off on a popular, iconic series ...

Harold Perrineau Comments On Lost Racial Stereotype
Published 6/2/2008 at Cinema Blend Television
... thing, Perrineau is a fantastic actor and plenty of us are going to miss him on the show. He was barely back from his extended absence on the series and now it looks like he’s gone forever. That said, I doubt the decision to kill off Michael had anything to do with an intentional play to cater to a stereotype about black people. Then again, Perrineau never says it’s intentional – whether it was implied or not, you be the judge. Perrineau clarified his remarks in an interview with Entertainment Weekly , saying "My feelings about the social implications are my feelings. My ...

Perrineau Gets "Unusuals"
Published 6/2/2008 at TV Fodder
... ") was previously announced, as another member of the force with a secret brain tumor. Those that thought Michael might have made it off the boat alive, think again. Aside from the new deal, Perrineau has dished plenty about his disappointing exit to Entertainment Weekly . -- Rachel Cericola Tags: ...

The More You Know: Guy from OZ not bitter about being dead
Published 6/3/2008 by John at TiFaux
Michael (Harold Perrineau) talks about dying in Lost Family Guy may be the first animated series to win an Emmy for best comedy Sex and the City did twice as well as expected Joss Whedon offers even more sneak peeks into Dollhouse Tatum O’Neil got crack (and I ain’t talking about coinslots) Pretty sneaky sis: Producers planted the frozen scallops on Top Chef to see if anyone would be dumb enough to use them Kelsey Grammer suffers mild heart attack ...

Early buzz: Tori, Takei, Tony and more
Published 6/3/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
... for CBS' new series, Swingtown ? - Here's another interview with Harold Perrineau about the Lost finale, in which he clarifies the record on some of his earlier statements. - Tonight Amoeba.com will be streaming ...

Harold Perrineau clarifies his comments
Published 6/3/2008 by Bob Sassone at TV Squad
... The Lost star admits to Entertainment Weekly that "I should probably think more before I say things," referring to comments he made that he was irritated with how producers deal with black characters on the hit ABC show and the fact that Michael couldn't be redeemed and have a happy ending with son Walt. He explains that he was just making an observation as a black man and that he wasn't angry at how the story played out, he was just disappointed. He loved working with the cast and crew and wouldn't be surprised if he came ...

Harold Perrineau is now disappointed, not bitter
Published 6/3/2008 by Mike at Pop Critics - Movies|TV|Comics|Music|Reviews|Recaps
... Well, Entertainment Weekly caught up with him right after that discussion hit the net and tried to clarify what he was feeling. He backpedals a bit and seemed sorry for the way he reacted. ...

'Lost' finale is controversial for one actor
Published 6/3/2008 by Ann Oldenburg at USATODAY.com - Lifeline Live
... death had some racial implications. "Listen, if I'm being really candid, there are all these questions about how they respond to black people on the show. Sayid gets to meet Nadia again, and Desmond and Penny hook up again, but a little black boy and his father hooking up, that wasn't interesting? Instead, Walt just winds up being another fatherless child. It plays into a really big, weird stereotype and, being a black person myself, that wasn't so interesting." Now Perrineau tells Entertainment Weekly he's not "bitter," but "disappointed," and adds: "Michael’s a black ...