Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who played the deceased Mr. Eko, was in negotiations to return, but these negotiations failed because of difficulties with fees. Furthermore, the producers wished to bring back the character of Walt Lloyd, however Malcolm David Kelley, who portrays Walt, had aged significantly and the producers were unable to overcome this obstacle.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who portrayed the deceased Mr. Eko, was in talks to reprise his role, but these discussions collapsed due to disagreements over compensation. Additionally, the producers sought to revive the character of Walt Lloyd, although Malcolm David Kelley, who plays Walt, had matured substantially and the producers were unable to overcome this hurdle.