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Kiefer Sutherland Discusses Possible End of 24

Vanessa Baker — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:36:33 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland, who plays Jack Bauer on Fox drama 24, made an appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego Friday, reports TMZ. He discussed the future of the show, which takes place in real time.

“I don’t know with regards to ‘the last season’ or anything, I really don’t,” Sutherland told reports after the 24 panel Friday. It is the last season that I’ve been contracted to do 24, but I really don’t know. We’re so focused on making season eight. But obviously the requirements would be that the writers felt that they could really bang it out. If Howard [Gordon] came to me and said, ‘The way I saw those last scenes play, I have an idea for season nine that would be unbelievable,” I would have to listen to him for that. I think we’re all very aware of wanting to protect what we believe is a very strong and important legacy that is 24. All of those things. Again, the choices to do or not to do it have nothing to do with my contract, have everything to do with whether or not an audience still wants to watch it and cares and whether or not we feel we have something to offer.”

Off-set, the New York City District Attorney just rejected filing charges in an incident in which Sutherland allegedly head-butted fashion designer Jack McCollough. The Los Angeles City Attorney added he will not try to violate Sutherland’s probation for a prior driving under the influence conviction.

Season eight of 24 premieres January 17, 2010.

Freddie Prinze Jr. Joins Cast Of ‘24′

Eva Lam — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:58:37 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer is getting a new ally (or foe – it’s hard to tell with the show) in the form of Freddie Prinze Jr.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Prinze has been cast in the upcoming eighth season of the real-time drama as a regular, playing a recently returned Marine named Davis Cole.

Cole now heads the field ops unit of the revived CTU in New York – and he’s also a big fan of Bauer’s, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of the butt-kicking counterterrorism agent.

Prinze is just the latest “24″ cast addition, joining fellow regulars Anil Kapoor (”Slumdog Millionaire”), Chris Diamantopoulos (”The Starter Wife”) and John Boyd (”Law & Order”). As previously reported, Kapoor will play a Middle Eastern leader, while Diamantopoulos will play the president’s chief-of-staff and Boyd will play a CTU analyst.

Recurring cast members so far include Jennifer Westfeldt (”Grey’s Anatomy”) as a journalist and Nazneen Contractor (”The Border”) as Kapoor’s daughter.

The show, which aired its season seven finale earlier this month, has started production on the new season, though fans will have to wait until January for the premiere.

Prinze rose to fame with roles in such movies as “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “She’s All That” and the “Scooby-Doo” films. He also starred in the ABC sitcom “Freddie” from 2005 to 2006.

Most recently, he voiced the title character in the 2008 animated movie “Delgo” and joined the WWE’s creative team in a behind-the-scenes role.

Contest: 24 Season 7

Adam Gonshor — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:31:18 +0000

Get ready to get addicted again with another heart-pounding, nail-biting thrill ride when “24” Season Seven arrives for the first time ever on high-definition Blu-ray Disc and DVD May 19 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The countdown starts over as Jack Bauer (Emmy® Award winner Kiefer Sutherland) is thrust back into action in a new city, with a new role and a new enemy to bring down. Set in Washington, D.C., Jack is under investigation for his “high crimes” during his time at CTU as a mysterious new threat is attempting to take the government down. As the race against the clock escalates, Jack is forced to take matters into his own hands, working with old friends and new allies to once again protect the country. Featuring stunning performances by returning from dead cast member Carlos Bernard (“Tony Almeida”), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“Chloe O’Brian”), James Morrison (“Bill Buchanan”), Carlo Rota (“Morris O’Brian”) and Elisha Cuthbert (“Kim Bauer”), new faces emerge including comedian-actress Janeane Garofalo (The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Ratatouille) and two-time Tony Award-winner Cherry Jones, as the first female President of the United States.

24 Season 7 is now available on DVD and Blue-ray!

andPOP is giving away 2 copies of the DVD.To enter, email contests@andpop.com with your complete mailing address by June 16.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Actor Joins ‘24′

Eva Lam — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:50:24 +0000

Bollywood star Anil Kapoor is making the leap to North American television.

The actor, who gained worldwide recognition as the game show host in last year’s Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire,” has joined the cast of Fox’s “24″ for its upcoming eighth season.

As a series regular, Kapoor will play a Middle Eastern leader who comes to the U.S. on a peacemaking mission. The role is the actor’s first American TV gig.

Season 7 of ‘24,’ which stars Kiefer Sutherland as counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer, concludes on May 8 with a two-hour finale. Season 8 will premiere in early 2010.

“Slumdog Millionare” was the big winner at this year’s Academy Awards, scoring eight wins including best picture and best director. Although Kapoor earned North American recognition for his role, he is already a well-known figure in his native India, where he has appeared in more than 100 films over 25 years.

Kiefer Sutherland Confirms Eighth Season Of ‘24′

Eva Lam — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:25:34 +0000

Get ready for another Very Bad Day, Jack Bauer.

The hit counterterrorism drama “24″ and its beleaguered agent are returning for an eighth season, star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland told the Associated Press Tuesday.

The Fox action series will begin shooting its new season in May, around the same time its current seventh season ends.

“If I was going to liken ‘24′ to a girlfriend, ‘24′ has been really good to me. And I need to be really good back,” Sutherland said.

“There are plays I want to do. There are so many different things I would like to do, but I was so fortunate to be part of something like ‘24′ that my focus is still on that right now.”

He added that whether or not the show continues beyond the eighth season won’t be up to him. “The real pressure is placed on the writers. It’s a real question about how much they feel they can give and what they can do.”

Sutherland recently tackled some lighter fare by lending his voice to the 3-D animated movie “Monsters vs. Aliens.” The sci-fi adventure, which features Sutherland as General W.R. Monger and also stars the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen and Hugh Laurie, hits theatres Friday.

Elisha Cuthbert Will Return to ‘24′

andPOP Staff — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:15:41 +0000

Elisha Cuthbert has signed on to reprise her role as Jack Bauer’s daughter on the new season of 24.

According to TV Guide’s Ask Ausiello, Cuthbert’s character Kim will have a child. However, Kim’s ex-boyfriend, played by C. Thomas Howell, will not return.

Cuthbert will next be seen on the big screen in “The Six Wives of Henry Lefay,” where she will play a grieving daughter who must deal with her deceased father’s ex-wives.

Kiefer Sutherland to Marry, Again?

Irene Ogrodnik — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:07:39 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland might wed girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier, reports Perez Hilton.

If the rumours are true, this marriage will not be the first for the “24” star, but the third nuptials for the actor.

Sutherland was first married to Camelia Kath in 1987, with whom he has a daughter. The couple divorced three years later. In 1996, Sutherland married Kelly Winn but the pair separated in 1999 and filed for divorce in 2004.

According to Perez, a friend of Sutherland says: “Now that Kiefer is finally divorced, everyone is hoping he will marry Siobhan. Kiefer is a changed man and Siobhan is just the right woman for him. She is an amazing woman and has transformed Kiefer in just a few short weeks.”

Kiefer Sutherland Ready To Wed Again?

andPOP Staff — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:06:11 +0000

He was just granted a divorce last month, but could Kiefer Sutherland already be ready to tie the knot again?

According to CelebEdge, Sutherland is very close to making that commitment to his new girlfriend, Siobhan Bonnouvrier.

“Now that Kiefer is finally divorced, everyone is hoping he will marry Siobhan,” a friend of Sutherland’s gushed. “Kiefer is a changed man and Siobhan is just the right woman for him. She is an amazing woman and has transformed Kiefer in just a few short weeks.”

Even though Sutherland recently spent some time in jail, the source claimed that Bonnouvrier “isn’t the least bit bothered by his fame or wild past and the relationship has blossomed. They are both looking for long-term commitment so they are on the same page in terms of relationship goals.

“Everyone is hoping Kiefer finally settles down and find happiness with her. You can tell just by looking at them they are madly in love.”

Keifer Sutherland Granted Divorce

andPOP Staff — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:25:44 +0000

Who knew that Kiefer Sutherland has been married this whole time?

The Canadian and his former model ex, Elizabeth Kelly Winn, filed for divorce almost four years ago. The couple separated five years before that.

The divorce was made official on May 16, according to E!Online. Irreconcilable differences was listed as the reason for the split.

This makes two for Sutherland, who was previously married to actress Camelia Kath. He is currently dating a woman named Tricia Cardozo, and has also dated “24″ co-star Reiko Aylesworth.

Kiefer Sutherland In Jail

andPOP Staff — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:10:08 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland surrendered to the law yesterday and began his jail sentence of 48 days.

Sutherland is now an inmate of the Glendale City Jail. He surrendered at 5:30 p.m. and was booked 16 minutes later. According to TMZ, his booking records list him as “5′10″, 150 lbs, blue eyes, blond hair, 40 years old.”

Because “24″ has been cancelled for the season due to the WGA strike, Sutherland was able to start his DUI sentence early. He was originally slated to surrender on December 21, his 41st birthday.

Sutherland will have his own jail cell, but only because he is a long-term inmate, not because of his celebrity status. However, he will have to wear the traditional orange jumpsuit.