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A reboot of 24 is still in development, according to Fox chairman and CEO Gary Newman, who offered an update to reporters during the network’s summer press tour.

Manny Coto and Evan Katz are writing the script, with longtime 24 producer Howard Gordon supervising. Though the network hasn’t seen the script yet, Newman said it will center on a new character in the absence of of Jack Bauer. Not that they didn’t try.

“Obviously we would love to have Kiefer [Sutherland] and we went to him first,” said Newman. “It isn’t something he wants to do at this point, but he encouraged us to continue and look for a way to bring the show back.” The network has been weighing the possibility of a Kiefer-less 24 since January.

The familiar clock will be chiming once again in the new series, but as for familiar characters, Newman admitted, “Honestly I don’t know whether we’ll see any old characters or not. It would not surprise me if it’s a total reset in terms of the characters.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/06/24-reboot-details?hootPostID=ef2d58a3af5ad5f49a887b0d17833d7f

 

[strafer]

Good luck

 

[Sou Da]

Jeez. No 'Die Hard 24/7' movie huh?

 

[number47]

Was 24 around the same time as heroes?
Because I see no reason for a reboot.
Why not just make a new show.

 

[iMax]

Kate Morgan?

 

[FullMetaltech]

Why? I dont think it needs a reboot.

 

[Summer Haze]

24 without Jack Bauer is not 24.

 

[jtb]

Pointless.

 

[MHWilliams]

Was 24 around the same time as heroes?
Because I see no reason for a reboot.
Why not just make a new show.

What's the difference?

 

[Grover Cleveland]

I think the concept is strong enough to where you could make a viable show based around it with different characters.

However, it'll flop because to most people Jack Bauer is 24

 

[Frog-fu]

I know why they're keeping the 24 brand name, but could they just not?

 

[Lyonaz]

Why not use Yvonne Strahovski's character for the new Bauer-type character? That way they can always have room for a Jack Bauer cameo/return.

 

[BitStyle]

No Bauer? No sale

 

[Sephzilla]

24 without Jack Bauer is like Die Hard without John McClain

 

[Hale-XF11]

I thought Kiefer was all in on doing more.

 

[ElTorro]

Damnit

 

[Hystzen]

No Jack because Tony is main character now



Right?

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

They should reboot Peanuts without Charlie Braun.

 

[Jarmel]

24 was called the Bauer Power Hour for a reason.

 

[amar212]

24 without Jack Bauer is like Die Hard without John McClain

I would watch 24 with John McClain

 

[sarcastor]

I am a big fan of 24 and I don't mind this cause if you keep using the same characters over and over, you're gonna get into more stupid and asinine situations.

Start over fresh. with new characters, you will get new ideas.

Just no more moles. Or mountain lions.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

No Jack Bauer

 

[ShirAhava]

Might as well make a whole different show....24 without Bauer? DO NOT WANT

 

[Meier]

Fuck off with this nonsense then. It needs to have a new name like CSI Whatever, because this won't be 24 without Jack.

With that being said....I'll probably give it a shot if the cast is decent.

 

[Sephzilla]

I would watch 24 with John McClain

 

[Deleted member 13876]

Make 25 episodes and make the finale about the Dark Hour.

 

[strikeselect]

I feel like 24 could massively benefit from a reboot done right. The show had kinda become a parody of itself in later seasons.

 

[rjinaz]

uhhhh...

I didn't want this.

I'll mean I'll give it a shot, but 24 without bauer seems sacrilegious.

 

[mreddie]

Yeah, if they do get it off the ground, cancelled within 5 weeks.

 

[spindashing]

I would watch 24 with John McClain

whoa

 

[Chezzymann]

No jack baur? Lol no ones gonna watch this. Definitely not me.

 

[Memento Mori]

I can accept a Bauer-free 24 if Tony is the main character.

 

[RC]

I'd accept Tony, but that's about it.

It's not 24 without Jack Bauer.

 

[kirblar]

Why not use Yvonne Strahovski's character for the new Bauer-type character? That way they can always have room for a Jack Bauer cameo/return.

Seriously- just use her and have Tony cameo. It'd be fine.

 

[Sober]

I am a big fan of 24 and I don't mind this cause if you keep using the same characters over and over, you're gonna get into more stupid and asinine situations.

Start over fresh. with new characters, you will get new ideas.

Just no more moles. Or mountain lions.

On one hand this, on the other hand, the classic 24 tropes if done well are usually fun to watch or hilarious to watch unfold.

 

[The Lamonster]

shame. last season was really good

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

24 without Bauer is almost like Metal Gear Solid without David Hayter.

 

[Grym]

lol no thanks

 

[Maninthemirror]

I need my Jack Bauer power hour.

anything else is not 24.


the reaction by audience will be the same as how they reacted to Bourne legacy without Jason Bourne. people were like WTF is this.

 

[Don Draper's Hat]

Kim finally becomes the badass we all knew she could be.

Spoiler

And kills that fucking cougar

 

[brandonh83]

Seriously- just use her and have Tony cameo. It'd be fine.

This would work I think, and Kiefer probably wouldn't mind showing up for some twisty or interesting scenes featuring Jack for some crazy reasons.

 

[Fevaweva]

24 without Bauer is almost like Metal Gear Solid without David Hayter.

What you did there.

I see it.

 

[Omni]

He makes 24, 24...

Hmm.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Thank god. I can safely ignore it.

 

[Sober]

Would rather they maybe work off Yvonne Strahovski's character last season as she can definitely pull off the role. I would rather they just keep continuity with the current seasons rather than a hard reboot with no chance for the older Bauer + friends to make cameos or returns.

 

[Tom Nook]

Rebooting 24!


No Jack Bauer!

My life sucks.

 

[SJRB]

Jack Bauer is the only reason I watched 24.


Some characters are just carrying a show. No matter how good a show is, those characters are crucial for a show's success. Same goes for Ari Gold in Entourage.

 

[Rich!]

Haha

Nah.

 

[NerdEyeBlind]

I'll watch it IF they bring back Tony or Chase.

Otherwise, NO DEAL.

 

[Steverulez]

Kate Morgan?

This is the only answer