Actor Harold Perrineau is returning to Lost as desperate dad Michael after a season absence. Perrineau's character Michael was last seen at the end of season two, sailing away from the island with his son Walt.

ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson has confirmed Perrineau will be returning to the desert island drama's fourth season, which hits screens in January.

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