‘Lost’ hires new mystery lady
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- September
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What’s that? Another mysterious gal added to the “Lost” cast?
Boring? Never! Can’t get enough of those, I say.
The latest news—courtesy of Entertainment Weekly’s Ausiello Files—is that the show has finally hired a gal for what they’re calling the pivotal role of a dangerous European woman named Ilana.
Snagging the role is British actress Zuleikha Robinson, who most recently appeared on FOX’s sadly short-lived detective series, “New Amsterdam.” (She was the one with the immortal NYPD partner. If you never saw the show, don’t ask, but in my opinion, FOX should have given that series a chance…)Anyway, I suppose every black cloud has a silver lining, and in Robinson’s case, that lovely lining is “Lost.”
And for those thinking that this part is just another one-off for yet another elusive female—as in Elsa, the counter-spy killed by Sayid in last season’s jaw-dropping “The Economist” episode—never fear!
According to Ausiello, Ilana will be sticking around for awhile. Robinson’s deal is reportedly for a recurring role in Season 5, with the option of becoming a series regular in the show’s final season.
Until early next year, when “Lost” returns, we’ll just have to spend our time figuring out how Ilana factors into the Mystery Island puzzle…
(Cast photo courtesy of ABC)

















