Kiefer Sutherland Says More ‘24’ “Has Been Written”

The actor, interviewed on a Canadian radio station, said showrunner Howard Gordon has written a new chapter for Jack Bauer –– but nothing is official yet.

Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in '24'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

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Kiefer Sutherland hints there could be more ‘24’.
He’s seen a script from show co-creator Howard Gordon.
The actor could return as Jack Bauer –– but not yet.

It has been 11 years since the end of miniseries ‘24: Live Another Day’ saw Jack Bauer whisked away by Russian authorities to an unknown fate. And fans have naturally wondered when –– or if –– they might get to see more from Kiefer Sutherland’s heroic ‘24’ agent, damnit!

Now Sutherland himself has offered a hopeful update during an interview on Canadian radio show Montreal Now with Aaron Rand…

24

"A lot can happen in a day."

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Air Date: November 6th, 2001

Networks: FOX

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver

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This is what Sutherland had to say:

“[Latest showrunner and executive producer] Howard Gordon has come up with an idea that I like. Before, the material had not been written, so I would have to say, ‘I’m not the one that’s in the way.’ But something has been written. I think it’s really good. I think it’s really strong.”

Does this mean Jack will be breaking out of Russian prison for more adventures? Only time will tell!

What’s the story of ‘24’?

The cast of '24'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

The original series, created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran for Fox television, originally ran for nine seasons between 2001 and 2014, and spawned a television film called ‘Redemption’ in 2008.

Sutherland starred as Jack Bauer, an agent from the U.S. government’s fictitious Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). His usual missions involved running around Los Angeles and beyond thwarting terrorist threats such as a nuclear explosion. Each season depicted 24 hours in real time (though you thankfully didn’t see him go to the toilet).

Bauer was famous for his slightly violent attitude to law enforcement, and he wasn’t above torturing suspects to get the information he needed.

And other characters, such as his daughter Kim (played by Elisha Cuthbert) sometimes found themselves in more ridiculous situations (just say the word “cougar” to any fan and they’ll know what you mean).

In 2017, a spin-off called ‘24: Legacy’ aired for one season, starring Corey Hawkins.

What else did Sutherland have to say about a potential return to ‘24’?

Kiefer Sutherland in season 1 of '24'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

Sutherland had more to say about our chances of more Jack on screens:

“ ‘24’ was originally with Fox. Now it’s owned by Disney because of what Fox has sold off, and so it has to go through different channels before it’s either approved or disapproved. Like everybody else, it’s something I would really like to do. I would like to close that story. It was left kind of wide open. So, fingers crossed. There’s a chance. We’ve taken some considerable steps forward.”

You might recall that last year, there was chatter about a movie in development at Disney, so chances are this is what Sutherland means.

When would more ‘24’ be on screens?

As Kiefer himself admits, it’s currently up to the studio to want to make more. But given Disney’s love for IP it can utilize, it’s not impossible to think Jack might be unleashed upon the world once more.