Matthew Fox: I'm Quitting TV After Lost
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When Lost wraps up this May, don't expect Matthew Fox to find himself on another TV show.
"I won't be doing any more television," the star, 43, tells UsMagazine.com.
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Fox, who starred as the eldest brother in the '90s drama Party of Five for six seasons, joined the cast of the ABC drama in 2004 and is eagerly anticipating the end of the series' sixth and final season.
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"I've done two six-year shows, about 300 hours of television," he told Us at the show's season premiere event on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii on Sunday (it airs nationwide Tuesday). "I'm done with that."
Fox -- who stars as Dr. Jack Shephard -- hasn't sworn off acting entirely.
"I'm either going to make movies with filmmakers I want to work with or I'll be doing something else entirely," he says, adding that his lifestyle doesn't require him to earn "millions" of dollars.
In fact, the father of two -- he has a daughter, Kyle Allison, 11, and son Byron, 8, with wife Margherita -- is ready to put his family first.
"My family will move to Oregon, back to the country I love," he tells Us of his plans to relocate from Hawaii and L.A. "I miss the four seasons climate. We're building a house up there and I'll be closer to my brothers and my mother. Our kids will be closer to their first cousins."
Still, he'll always have a soft spot for the Lost experience.
"Being in Hawaii and working here has been an incredible, fantastic experience," he says. "Hawaii and Lost has been a great thing for me."
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25@Jennifer Lee: Well the magazine, whose website you are reading, did ask. Idiot.
I think he has every right to stay away from TV if he desires. He is human just like the rest of us. I wish him the best and will keep him and his family in my prayers.
You know I don't care if he makes 1 million or 10 million an episode he should be grateful to the TV industry that MADE HIM A STAR. Like I said in my earlier post I think it's great that he wants to be near his family but this is not the first time he has made the comments about TV. Why not just say I want to take a break from acting to be with family?
Is it my imagination or is he starting to look like Steven Colbert?
I love when these people make these "announcements" to the media. I don't remember asking?
GOODBYE...don't know who you are...but ...Goodbye......
Loved Fox on tv. He's a good man for wanting to put his family first. I am sure we will see him in a few movies down the road. Great job acting that is why your fans like your work. LOVE LOST!!! Now have a wonderful family life for as long as you can. That is what really counts in the end.
I think he just is very grounded and down to earth- who is now ready to settle down and spend more time w/his family. He actually sounds very grateful, and I am sure will do a movie role he finds interesting..He's not desperate like some of these Hollywood stars today..good for him.I will miss Lost though..
I do think it is great that he wants to be with family but this is not the first time he has made the comment of never doing tv again. I've seen it quoted on other websites as well as tv interviews. Also there have been times he has not said he's thankful for Lost. It's not arrogant of him to say "I'm going to make movies with filmmakers that I want to work with"?
I wish they would have a Party of Five reunion. Just for old times sake. That was the best show. I loved all the actors on that show, and they've all gone on to do great things. Wish him the best! Enjoy family life and relax for a while!!!
I loved him on Party of five. I wish they would finish releasing the last 3 seasons on dvd.
YES BUT ...he wants to movie to Oregon where his brothers and mom live...Why not have the cousins grow up together. After being in Hawaii for a long time.
I also cant wait for the season premiere of Lost tomorrow night!!! Getting me some Dharma beer and chilling at the tv all night!!
David Caruso was arrogant enough to leave a show right when he got famous, thinking he was going to get all these movie deals.Matthew Fox did not do that, he was on two hit tv shows and stayed with them to the very end.
If that's the way he feels, then good, go. I'm sure no one will notice.
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I understand, I wish Matthew Fox the best in whatever is his next move in acting!
I watch Lost and I really like the character of Jack but I feel like he is the most ungrateful actor ever. I can understand wanting to be near your family because I live away from mine. But my gosh how many of us would LOVE to live in Hawaii. Just my opinion though.
Sounds like a very centered person. He doesn't fall into the trap of many celebrities of needing fame, money, and power to feel like they exist. He's made his money and now he wants to be with his family and be engaged in their lives. I don't hear a lack of gratitude for what he's been given at all. Quite the opposite - he's been given much, doesn't need more, and he's going to enjoy and appreciate his gifts of family, security and time.
David Caruso had the very same plan!