Fox have ordered "24: Live Another Day", a new action packed series of that will restart the incredible Emmy Award winning franchise "24". The show featured Kiefer Sutherland, as Jack Bauer CTU agent saving the world one day at a time.
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.
"It's great to have Jack back. '24' redefined the drama genre, and as we
reimagine the television miniseries, 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."
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