The 24 movie didn’t get off the ground but you can’t keep Jack Bauer down. Kiefer Sutherland has signed on to do a new 12-episode season of 24 on FOX for Summer 2014. If it’s a success, there’s little doubt that Jack will be back.
Here are the details from the network:
JACK IS BACK!!!
NEW ACTION-PACKED EVENT SERIES “24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY” TO RESTART ICONIC CLOCK IN SUMMER 2014 ON FOX
Kiefer Sutherland to Return as JACK BAUER in New Event Series Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon’s Teakwood Lane Productions
FOX has ordered 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY, a thrilling new tent-pole event series set to restart the clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama franchise starring Kiefer Sutherland. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and Howard Gordon’s Teakwood Lane Productions, 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY will make its historic debut in the summer of 2014 on FOX.
The announcement was made this morning by Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Fox Broadcasting Company; Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen, Twentieth Century Fox Television; and Brian Grazer, Chairman, Imagine Entertainment.
The high-octane saga will reunite showrunner Howard Gordon with Sutherland and retain the real-time, pulse-pounding, fast-paced format with split screens and complex interweaving storylines, with 12 episodes representing 24 hours. The suspenseful event series once again follows the exploits of heroic agent JACK BAUER (Sutherland), who will resume his story several years following the events of the final season.
“It’s great to have Jack back. ’24’ redefined the drama genre, and as we reimagine the television mini-series, this iconic show will again break new ground for the network,” said Reilly. “The series remains a global sensation, and everyone at FOX is thrilled to be back at work with Kiefer, Howard and the incredibly creative ’24’ team.”
“When Howard came to us saying he had an idea for a new chapter of ’24,’ he quite simply had us at ‘hello,'” remarked 20th Century Fox Television Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden. “’24’ is a signature series for this studio, beloved by critics and audiences worldwide. Howard’s idea to revive the franchise as an event series couldn’t be timelier, and with the brilliant Kiefer Sutherland on board to reprise his iconic role, we can’t wait to get started.”
Added Imagine Television Chairman Brian Grazer, “I’m both excited and proud that Howard, Kiefer, and I, along with ours partners at 20th and Fox, have this new opportunity to give ’24’ fans what they’ve been asking for – more Jack Bauer. It’s been my experience that people love Jack Bauer because he’s a guy who cuts through the red tape and gets the hardest things done. I am certain 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY will again have a huge impact on our culture.”
“The response to ’24’ is unlike anything I have ever experienced as an actor before,” noted Sutherland. “To have the chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend. The story ideas from Howard Gordon are exciting and fresh, and will not disappoint. Great thanks to 20th Century Fox Television, Imagine Television and the FOX network for this opportunity. Make no mistake, my goal is to knock your socks off. See you soon.”
“Jack Bauer has always been an exciting, thrilling character, and I confess that I’ve missed him. I think the audience has too,” said executive producer Howard Gordon who served as showrunner for most of the series’ run and won multiple Emmy Awards for his work. “The character has evolved through the years, and this new and exciting event series format is perfect to tell the next chapter of his story and continue to reflect how the world is changing. Fans can rest assured that the Jack they know and love will be back.”
Originally premiering November 6, 2001, ’24’ was nominated for a total of 73 Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over eight seasons, Kiefer Sutherland garnered seven Emmy Award nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series. While the series gained global recognition, Sutherland’s portrayal of the legendary character penetrated the American psyche like no other dramatic television character to become part of the cultural lexicon.
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY is a production of 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television in association with Teakwood Lane Productions. Howard Gordon, Brian Grazer and Kiefer Sutherland will executive produce, along with an additional team to be announced. The original series, which had its last American broadcast on May 24, 2010, was created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran.
What do you think? Is this new season of 24 a good idea? Will you be tuning in to see Jack return?
The best and only show I watch on TV. Please bring 24 and Jack back. I can’t believe the end will be Jack rotting in a Russian prison. Who will be there to save the world from destruction if not for Jack? How do we let the FOX know that the show must go on??!
I agree bring him back bring Jack back. Don’t let the Russians torture him again.
What a great season of 24! Jack Bauer is awesome! Kiefer does an excellent job. They can’t stop here, please keep this show alive! We need something decent to watch on orime time…..there is way too much reality and trashy shows …… 24 is a class act!
LOVE THE SHOW!!!! Please tell everyone to support another day!
i watched from session 1 until session 9
had a good ending. sad Audry was killed
hope there be a session 10. and on to session 24
Just finished the finale tonite! Good ending without the writers having to trick it. The best ending ever!
I love this series, I’ve watched every episode & every minute
has me on edge, I commend the writers & there is only one
Jack. Sutherland is incredible in every performance.
I hope to see many more seasons of the only TV show
I watch.
The Best show on TV. The cast is perfect for the show and Kiefer Sutherland is becoming as fine an actor as his father. Great show please bring it back next season.
Please bring 24 back it’s a favorite of the whole family. Please we need Jack back
One of the best shows on Jack is the best
“24” is the best! Couldn’t wait for its return. There could be no other Jack Bauer but Kiefer Sutherland, and the rest of the cast compliment the hero. It’s Monday –
Hooray!
Fox needs to keep “24” going . . .best TV series on television period!!
Yes keep the series going
“24” is the only show I really look forward to watching. The actors are exciting
and believable. I hope it continues to the next season. Love it!
Fox should considered continuing 24 for another series next year 2015. It is so popular and in demand by so many people.
watch it every week with a bunch of people. We love the show. Have since the beginning of the series. Bring Jack back
An exiting character brought to life by Kiefer Sutherland. He is Jack Bauer. A well written series that you can’t wait to see the next episode.
I enjoy watching 24.
love it, love it love it
Love 24! Best thing that happened was to come back on.