'24' Movie Talks Rumored to be Heating Up Again

Ever since 24 ended its initial run back in 2010, fans have firmly believed the story of badass CTU agent Jack Bauer was far from over. The only question was how that story would continue to be told. A feature film had been developing for awhile, with Billy Ray (Shattered Glass, Breach) and Mark Bomback (The Wolverine) working on the script and Antoine Fuqua eying the director's chair for a 2012 shoot. But for various reasons the project never got off the ground, and when the 12-episode 24: Live Another Day was ordered up there seemed no need for a movie. But now the series is over and everybody wants more Jack Bauer, and they may finally get it on the big screen.

According to TVLine, talks have picked up again for a 24 movie, largely due to the ratings success of 24: Live Another Day. Imagine Entertainment and producer Brian Grazer are high on the idea of a movie again, but talks are said to be complicated because Fox is considering another season. And that has always been sort of the sticking point, hasn't it? 24 never truly felt gone so a movie never was really given the space it needed to develop. That doesn't seem to be the case now, either.

What it sounds like is we'll get at least one more 24: LAD miniseries and then a movie may follow, which basically keeps us at square one. Given how many years this movie has been talked about I wouldn't hold my breath until something is confirmed by 20th Century Fox.

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'24: Live Another Day' Trailer Hits!

 

Confession time...I've never watched 24 religiously. Sure, an episode here and there, but for whatever reason I never really got into it. If this trailer for 24: Live Another Day is any indication of the original series I may have to reconsider my stance on Jack Bauer. From what we can tell Jack has been underground for four years and resurfaces during a Presidential trip to London to thwart an attempt on the President's life. Of course, it can't be that simple. Jack is setup to look like he's the one trying to kill the Prez so his job becomes infinitely more difficult. Extra points for including Yvonne Strahovski back in a government agent type role, sure, she was fine in Dexter but we all love Yvonne for her work on Chuck. Outside of that the rest of the cast looks phenomenal and, as I stated before, the action and plot are enough to make me reconsider adding 24 to my netflix queue. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think!

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First Full Trailer for '24: Live Another Day'

We've seen some cleverly framed teasers for Fox's 12-episode miniseries event, 24: Live Another Day, and now Jack Bauer returns in the first full trailer. Kiefer Sutherland, in the role he seems to have been born to play (to the point where I can't see him as anything else), returns as Jack, who is now a fugitive in London on the run from the CIA. They see him as a potential threat, but of course he's really out there trying to stop the next terrorist plot. Perhaps even more interesting is the subplot involving Jack's confidante, Chloe O'Brien (Mary Lynn Rajskub), who appears to have been pushed over the edge. We also get a look at Benjamin Bratt as the head of the task force assigned to bring Jack in.

24: Live Another Day premieres May 12th.

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Donal Logue is Harvey Bullock in 'Gotham'; '24: Live Another Day' Adds Michelle Fairley

I don't watch a lot of TV, but two shows that are definitely on my radar are the return of Jack Bauer in 24: Live Another Day, and Fox's Gotham series. Both shows have made two crucial casting additions, and both happen to be two of my favorite actors.

First up, Donal Logue has been confirmed to play Det. Harvey Bullock on Gotham. This comes after rumors had surfaced that Logue was up for the part of the rough around the edges cop who serves as a partner and mentor to young Jim Gordon, played by Ben McKenzie. Logue joins Zabryna Guevara as Captain Essen, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth and Robin Lord Taylor as the Penguin. Bruno Heller is penning the script and will serve as showrunner for the confirmed series, with Danny Cannon directing the pilot. Logue has starred in numerous TV programs including Grounded for Life, Terriers, and Vikings. Perfect casting, if you ask me.

And Catelyn Stark....er, Michelle Fairley is replacing Judy David in 24: Live Another Day, the 12-episode return of Fox's hit action series. She'll have a recurring role as “Margot, a British national and the widow of a notorious terrorist.”She joins Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Mary Lynn Rajskub, John Boyega, Benjamin Bratt, Yvonne Strahovski and more when 24: Live Another Day debuts on May 5th.

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Jack is Back in First Trailer for '24: Live Another Day'

The Super Bowl may have really crapped the bed last night, but Fox still won out with their tantalizing teases for 24: Live Another Day. When the explosive, slo-mo full trailer was finally revealed, showing Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer carrying a pissed off Chloe O'Brien (Mary Lynn Rajskub) in the midst of a war zone, it was more than worth the wait.The 12-episode series takes place four years after the last episode, and finds Jack in London on the run from the CIA.

24: Live Another Day debuts on May 5th, co-starring Benjamin Bratt, John Boyega, Yvonne Strahovski, and Tate Donovan.

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John Boyega Joins '24: Live Another Day'

If you read my review from Sundance of the inner-city drama Imperial Dreams, then you know I think Attack the Block star John Boyega is on the verge of breaking out big time. And it seems Hollywood is listening, as he was recently tapped to play Jesse Owens in Race, an upcoming biopic on the Olympic athlete. And now he's headed to the small screen where he'll share time with none other than American hero, Jack Bauer.

Boyega, along with Stephen Fry (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows) have joined the cast of 24: Live Another Day, the 12-episode miniseries that takes place four years after the events of the show's final episode. Not much is known about Boyega's role except that it will be a recurring one, while Fry is set to play the British Prime Minister. Yep, Jack Bauer is going abroad this time as he's an exile on the run from the CIA.

Kiefer Sutherland and Mary Lynn Rajskub will be back, joined by Yvonne Strahovski, Benjamin Bratt, Giles Matthey, William Devane, Tate Donovan, Kim Raver, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Michael Wincott and Judy Davis. 24: Live Another Day will make its 2-hour premiere on May 5th. [Variety]

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'24: Live Another Day' gets May Premiere Date as Yvonne Strahovski Joins

Four years after the last time Jack Bauer came to the United States' rescue, he's back to live another day. Fox has announced that 24: Live Another Day will premiere on May 5th with a two-hour special, with the 12-episode miniseries airing every Monday at 9pm ET. The reborn series will of course mark the return of Bauer, played by the Kiefer Sutherland for eight seasons. Others due to return are popular co-star Mary Lynn Rajskub as the always-agitated techie Chloe O'Brian, Kim Raver, and William Devane. Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck) will come aboard as a CIA agent hot on Bauer's trail.

Maintaining the real-time format the show was famous for, the story takes place largely in London four years since we last saw Bauer. When the story begins he's a fugitive, a wanted man being pursued by Strahovski's character. Chloe has gone rogue, as well, becoming a free information extremist that will probably draw some parallels to Edward Snowden. Everything will take place over the course of a single day, told throughout the 12 episodes.

I watched 24 through every single season, and even when it wasn't great it was always entertaining. That's pretty much all I expect from 24: Live Another Day, and if it does well I won't be surprised if talk of a full revival starts back up. Maybe this will be the kick in the pants needed to get the 24 film back on track.

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