In a recent interview with DigitalSpy, LOST overminds Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof responded to the now widespread claim by star Matthew Fox that he knows the ending of the series. Fox has made the claim, or at least insinuated it, several times over the years.  Heck, I even remember other cast members claiming that Fox knows more about the direction of the show than anybody else - apparently, that includes the LOST braintrust of Cuse and Lindelof.

"It’s probably accurate that Matthew knows the end of the show, we’re just hoping he shares it with us before we have to write it." Lindelof said.

"He’s been really reluctant to tell us, and we’re kinda jammed up because we are getting pretty near the point where we need to know what it is so we can actually put it to paper." Cuse added.

"He’s not returning our phone calls, or e-mails, we offered him large cash contributions to the charity of his choice.   He’s been completely unresponsive.  So, Matthew, if you’re watching we are ready to know the ending.  We are emotionally prepared."  Lindelof pleaded.

To say that the duo, fondly known as Darlton, have a tendency to be sarcastic would be a colossal understatement. It is entirely possible, despite what this banter seems to indicate, that Fox actually does know the ending.  Then again, it is equally likely that he doesn't.  The ending of LOST is one of the most pursued nuggets of information in the television world, why risk that anyone would blurt it out at a party or slip it into some grapevine of confidants?

(source: DigitalSpy)

Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof: Matthew Fox Doesn't Know 'Jack' About LOST Ending