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.
The actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who played the late Mr. Eko, was in discussions to return, but these talks ended because of issues with pay. Furthermore, the producers wanted to bring back the character of Walt Lloyd, however Malcolm David Kelley, who portrays Walt, had grown significantly and the producers were unable to overcome this challenge.