- Kiefer Sutherland talks '24' legacy and potential series revival
- Sutherland played the iconic "Jack Bauer"
- He won an Emmy for this character
The clock may be ticking once more for fans of the iconic series '24' as Kiefer Sutherland (57) hints at a possible return to the high-stakes world of counter-terrorism. In an interview with 'Entertainment Weekly', Sutherland opened up about the enduring legacy of '24' and the potential for its thrilling comeback.
'24' revival hopes: Kiefer Sutherland teases the return of "Jack Bauer"
"Jack's Back? Maybe!" Sutherland, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of the legendary CTU agent "Jack Bauer," expressed his eagerness to see the series continue, whether with him at the helm or with a new cast of characters. "I mean, it was the best time of my life," he said with a laugh, recalling the decade he spent dodging bullets and saving the day.
The actor shared that conversations with '24' showrunner Howard Gordon often lead to brainstorming about how to breathe new life into the series. "The idea of him being brought back—I'm just spitballing—I think that's an interesting idea," Sutherland mused, teasing fans with the possibility of a daring rescue mission to free Bauer from his Russian captors.
Sutherland pitches a real-time revolution for '24'
But it's not all about "Jack Bauer," Sutherland also championed the unique real-time format of '24', suggesting it could be applied to other high-pressure professions. "It boggles my mind that someone hasn't come along and said, "Well, we need to do this with it," he said, envisioning a broader future for the franchise.
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Whether it's a "Jack's back!" scenario or the debut of a fresh face, Sutherland is ready to support the show's evolution. "I would just hate to think that it only got one swing at the bat," he declared, hinting at the potential for '24' to become a multi-generational franchise much like 'Star Trek'.
As the world awaits more news on the fate of '24', fans can catch Sutherland in 'Rabbit Hole', where he explores the psyche of a character driven by fear. Will "Jack Bauer" return to save the day once more, or will a new hero rise? On '24', time always tells.
