- Hi, I'm Mina and I'm here with my wonderful castmates
and we're going to read some letters
reflecting on our time filming "Lost in Space."
(melancholic music)
- Dear "Lost in Space" fan, almost five years ago,
I stepped onto Bridge Studios for the first time.
I was a short, scared, 11 year old kid from Chicago.
Now, as our third season launches,
I'm 16, not quite as nervous,
and I'm taller than all of you, I might add. (laughs)
I've spent over a quarter of my life with you all.
Other than my parents and sister,
there isn't a group of people
who have had a bigger impact on who I am today
and for that I'm grateful.
Sure, we were cast as a family,
but after years together, after the hikes and Halloweens,
Thanksgiving dinners, hedgehog cafes, go-karting races,
and Saturday morning soccer games, women's marches,
post-work dinner debriefs and Sunday morning waffles,
through all of that and more,
we became a family beyond the script.
Molly and Toby, you are the best space parents
anyone could ask for.
Thank you for being our fearless leaders.
I can't imagine the weight that was on your shoulders
as we took this journey together,
but through your advice and mentorship,
and sometimes inappropriate jokes, Toby,
you got us through all of this and landed our ship safely.
Tay and Mina, you are the best big sisters
I could've asked for.
Tay, you've been my travel buddy.
How do I sum up all the crazy adventures we've had
all around the world?
You're the best listener
and the best person to have by my side and confide in.
Mina, I'll never forget the times we had
when we had to cut because we couldn't stop laughing
or the times that we leaned on each other
when the day seemed so long and chaotic.
We literally grew up together.
We were the only kids when this crazy thing started
and it's probably why
we truly became like brother and sister.
Nacho, you're like a big brother to me, man.
Taking me on crazy snowboarding adventures, sorry Zack,
soccer games, way too long hikes,
and reminding me each and every day to laugh
and make the most of the little moments
that we so often take for granted.
Parker Posey, from the very first day
on the very first episode,
when I was completely lost acting on a green screen,
you stepped in and your advice made it all make sense.
Thank you for looking not only after me,
but also out for my entire family.
I'll miss going out to dinner at the Union
and having our daily debrief.
You have become my emperor.
And Brian, the show and my journey,
both as Will Robinson and Max Jenkins,
would not be as bright if it weren't for you.
It has been an honor and a privilege
to be part of this dynamic duo with you.
Your humility, hard work and perseverance,
and positivity spoke volumes,
even when the robot remained silent.
Thank you for being a role model
and, above all, a dear friend.
And finally, I also want to mention Kevin Burns.
As a kid, he fell in love with "Lost in Space"
and sketched every episode by memory.
When you grew up, you brought "Lost in Space" back
for a new generation to enjoy.
I hope we made you proud, Kevin.
Thank you for giving this kid from Chicago
an opportunity to fight monsters, fly spaceships,
and become best friends with a robot.
Sure, I'm gonna miss putting on the space suit,
as uncomfortable as it might've been.
I'm gonna miss the long days on the side of a mountain,
keeping each other warm
with Marie's hot water bottles and laughs.
I'm gonna miss the scrapes, bruises and bumps
that come with the territory of being lost in space.
But I know we're destined to stay in each other's lives
because, after all, the Robinsons stick together.
I love you all. This is Will Robinson signing out.
- Over the last five years,
we've spent more than enough time in dark caves,
fighting vengeful robots and asking the important questions
like, what is that, what are we going to do,
and where's Will?
And I couldn't think of a better way to spend that time.
I'm almost embarrassed to admit,
but I'd happily sit for hours, waiting on a rainy morning
if it meant a collective laughing fit.
On that first day in those shaky chairs,
there was no way of knowing that we would get along so well
and now, no one can escape
the unbearable dad-ness of a Zack joke.
There hasn't been a bad day since.
How lucky I am to have spent years
sponging up whatever I could from the knowledge,
care, drive and self-deprecating humor
of the people I got to see every day.
I can only hope that one day I'll find myself
with such an intense grasp and care for a story, like Molly,
a moving love for creativity and transformation, like Toby,
the excitement for adventure,
no matter how long the hike, like Ignacio,
and the joy of being a kid
for just a few more minutes, like Parker,
and a heart that could fit the whole world, like Brian.
This world makes no sense,
but you make it make a little bit more.
And to grow up an only child with siblings
is something I'm forever grateful for.
May we not forget Max's fun facts every day
and Taylor's warming smile every morning.
On top of it all,
learning more about what it means to be human
by watching a robot.
And who are we kidding? We're gonna miss the chicken.
I'd say goodbye,
but I'm probably gonna call you all
10 minutes after this is over anyways.
So good luck getting rid of me, Mina.
- My dear family of (speaks Spanish).
That means "Lost in Space."
Okay, start.
Oh man, I can't believe we made it this far.
It's been one of the greatest adventures,
most beautiful adventures of my life.
This show arrived in my life in the perfect moment.
I was feeling the lowest, the saddest,
and I was dealing with a lot of depression
and it lifted my spirit
and it motivated me to keep going and to be stronger.
I didn't have a second to spare with any of you.
I thank you for the welcome, for accepting me for who I am,
for giving me so much love and support.
To everyone who was part of our team, our crew,
man, thank you for your effort,
for your blood and sweat and tears, literally,
that were spilled to create this beautiful work of art.
Thank you for your great attitude, your humility,
and more than anything, thank you all for your friendship.
I love you all very much.
- Dear all, this letter is not a goodbye
because I know I'll be seeing you all again
somewhere down the road.
It's more an acknowledgement
of an ending of our time together
working on "Lost in Space."
It's never a foregone conclusion
that you'll get on with your fellow cast mates
and there is always, for me anyway,
a nervousness about this whenever I start a new job.
Will I get on with my colleagues?
"Lost in Space" was no exception.
I remember clearly arriving at the first read-through
and meeting everyone for the first time.
And I remember the sense of relief I felt
realizing everything was going to be okay,
but I had no idea then how much fun it was gonna be
and how close we would all become.
I have loved working with all of you.
Firstly, Brian, you are the most humble star
that I've ever met
and you are the star of this show.
Professionally, courteous, committed,
and not only a great robot,
but a beautiful human being.
Parker, what can I say? It's been a trip.
I was a huge fan before we met and I'm a bigger fan now.
I wish I'd had more scenes with you,
but the scenes we did have were always great fun.
Molly, I could not have asked for a better onscreen wife.
Really.
I have loved working with you to make John and Maureen
a real, tangible, and textured couple,
the center of our on-screen family solar system.
Thank you for being so wonderful to work with
and keeping me and Ignacio in check.
Ignacio, thank you. Thank you for all the laughter.
You really are a wonderful person and a real friend.
I just never wanna be stuck in a space suit,
hanging from a piano wire
with you in my earpiece ever again.
(laughs)
Taylor, wow. What a wonderful person you are.
Strong, talented and so unique.
I've enjoyed watching you grow in confidence as an actor
and as a person.
Mina, you're totally awesome. Really.
I think back to when I was your age,
when you started on "Lost in Space"
and I'm in awe at how sophisticated, confident, funny,
and smart you were.
We never had enough scenes to do together,
but it's been a privilege to get to know you.
Max, when I first met you, you came up to my midriff.
Now I get a crick in my neck looking up at you.
(Max laughs)
It has been a real honor to watch you grow up
and be a small part of your childhood.
You are a fantastic young man
and a sensitive human being and a fine, fine actor.
Finally, Zach.
Thanks for being such a fantastic show runner.
You care passionately about what you were making,
but also you cared about the actors you made it with.
You also had a potty humor
that was even more infantile than mine.
That's rare, indeed.
Thank you for making this show
and thank you for bringing us all together.
When I started this journey, you were all strangers to me.
Now, I count you all amongst my dearest friends.
Much love always, Toby.
- From the bottom of my heart,
thank you so much to everyone who made this show possible
and to all the fans of the show
for loving it as much as we do.