Emerson 'thrilled' about new TV project

Michael Emerson has revealed that he is excited about his new television project.

Emerson is working with JJ Abrams and his former Lost co-star Terry O'Quinn on the show, which received a pilot order from NBC earlier this week.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Emerson admitted that he never expected the project to get so far.

"I really am amazed that what started out as some kidding around on the set of Lost has turned into a network TV reality," he said. "I'm still reeling from this sudden turn of events.

"I'm an actor who has never even succeeded in testing for a pilot and here I find myself involved in a project custom-built for Terry and me! [I] can't tell you how thrilling it is to be part of the Bad Robot [Abrams' production company] family and enter into this exciting collaboration with Warner Bros. and NBC. Have we arrived or what?"

Emerson also revealed that he is excited about working with O'Quinn again, saying: "Best of all will be that day when Terry and I show up on the set of a brand new show, look around, shrug our shoulders and say, 'Let's get started!' My fingers are crossed!"