After tonight, Jack Bauer is finally going to get a day off — for a little while anyway. Though 24 is going off the air, there are plans to make a movie based on the TV show. It’s supposedly going to involve Jack battling some form of evil in Europe. But, where does it stand?
Executive producer Howard Gordon recently told Movieweb, “The current status of the movie is that Billy Ray has written a draft which Kiefer Sutherland has read, and we’re all working together on the second draft.”
He cautioned, “Now, it’s not been shared with Fox or anybody so there is no official status right now. It’s very much a work in progress. Honestly, the movie division is on the other side of the lot and I don’t know and can’t measure their intentions or their timing, and certainly can’t measure their reaction to the script because they haven’t read it yet. ”
Gordon concluded, “So I think it’s all very much speculative at this point. I think our preference would be to do it sooner than later, of course, and get Jack back out in front of people within a year or two, but I don’t know. That would be just me speaking.”
The executive producer believes that there’s a tricky balance in crafting the movie script. He shared, “There are two sets of requirements, which is honoring the series and the creative integrity of the character, and also potentially bringing in a whole new group of people into the franchise who can then go back and watch, and believe it’s been consistent. So I think we recognize that we’re serving two masters or two audiences here, not that they are mutually exclusive but there are two requirements.”
One thing’s for sure, the conceit of events happening in real time will likely have to be abandoned. Gordon has shared in the past that the format, though interesting, often limited what kinds of stories they could tell. He believes that the movie can still work without it though. He said, “I think Jack Bauer the character has got sufficiently broad and strong shoulders to carry a movie in this genre.”
What do you think? Is the real-time format essential? What has to be in a 24 movie?
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104 Comments on "24: Is the Jack Bauer Movie a Sure Thing?"
Bring back Aaron Pierce…he always had the highest morales and integrity
Well obviously they need to bring back Tony. His story definitly isn’t finished yet.
If they indeed make the movie it should definitely focus more on Jack. Its should start with his military, delta force, cia or whatever days leading to the creation of CTU. That way all the seasons fill in the gaps leading to a sequel that will stand on its own. There’s no way they will keep the real time thing going because the movie itself will likely have a Jack Bauer title as opposed to 24 the movie. both titles are just generic names, but im sure you all get the point
I think they must have chloe back,and they should bring tony almeida back as well. Though it is a good idea to bring audrey back,I don’t know if they should due to the fact that he’s moved on from her. And for the real time aspect, I don’t think it’s necessary, just have the movie take place in 24 hours total.
Bauer can never be played by anyone other than Kiefer Sutherland. Bond however is a concept or idea, and not really a person, so therefore can be played by any suave sporty type out there.
I think they should bring back Tony Almaeda. He was freakin’awesome. Other than Jack, he made the show what it is.
Tony was by far the best after Jack. Bring back Tony, the good Tony, for the movie.
I think they should make on final season where Jack dies. Then to a prequel movie(s) that shows how Jack became Jack.
how about a marathon 24 hour movie!
$150/ticket – in for the entire duration-food served-drinks-bathroom breaks-24 hours straight!!! i am in!!!!!!
I like your idea….
me too
we are now living in the world where not only terrorist threat, but financial corruption or greed at expenses of others. Create a character that will fight against that. Thank you for 24 show and for the best actor jack. Jack portrayed character and principle in the movie .we will miss you.
The Russian have the Americans as bad guys inbooks and movies sinc the start of the Soviet Unio and pastthat, too 😀 Its just fiction, so don’t worry, none is offended 🙂
I think they should shoot one more season….with an ending…. and release 135 min with of real time action every 1.5-2 months and make it a franchise. I think it would bring a ton of new viewers for franchise.
I think that in a 24 movie, they should create 12 movies with 2 hr real time movie/episode! That would keep the integity of the show as 24 and viewers can look forward to more. Just like the James Bond movies, each movie has been connected to each other. I dont see a reason why they cant do that! I think everyone is just looking for more and thats what the producers meant to do.
There is no way that this format would work! it would have to follow keifer sutherland while hes doing everything from taking a nap to taking a crap. If you didnt realize, theres no way all the events of a season could happen in a single day, and i dont think real time movies would do the series justice.
bring audrey back for the final movie… it is the only way jack can live a happily ever after with his family… as usual he should save the world but the only way it can be good is if you bring her back. its the only way.