This Forgotten Lost Parody Series Ran For Three Seasons
Zach Cregger is making waves as an acclaimed horror director now, but he once starred in a forgotten Lost parody that ran for three seasons on TBS.
"Wrecked," a satirical take on the popular sci-fi series "Lost," graced television screens for three seasons on TBS. Launched on June 14, 2016, the show was co-created by Justin and Jordan Shipley, who aimed to craft a comedic counterpart to the mystery-driven narrative of "Lost". The premise revolved around a group of less competent survivors, stranded on an island after a plane crash, with no chance of rescue.
The creators wanted to present a cast opposite the heroes of "Lost" - they envisioned an airplane full of "idiots, full of us" as Justin Shipley put it, and explored the darker comedic elements such as cannibalism and societal breakdown. The ensemble cast, led by Zach Cregger who played Owen O'Connor, a flight attendant, was well-received, though not unanimously so.
O'Connor's character required more backstory than his sketch work necessitated, a revelation that influenced Cregger's approach to character development in his subsequent projects. Post the conclusion of "Wrecked" in October 2018, Cregger transitioned to a successful career in directing. He directed two critically acclaimed horror films, "Barbarian" and "Weapons", winning an Oscar for best supporting actress in the latter, and is currently working on a video game adaptation, "Resident Evil," set for release on September 18, 2026.
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