24 Revival Script Developed as Kiefer Sutherland Signals Return

Kiefer Sutherland has revealed that a revival of the hit TV series 24, featuring his iconic character Jack Bauer, is closer to reality than ever before, with showrunner Howard Gordon having written a script that Sutherland describes as "really good" and "really strong." The series, originally aired on Fox and now owned by Disney, still requires approval through new corporate channels, which presents a significant hurdle for the revival. Sutherland expressed a strong desire to return and close out Bauer's story, which was left unresolved after the 2014 limited series 24: Live Another Day, where Bauer was taken into Russian custody. While details on the format remain uncertain, possibilities include a full season or a TV movie. Fans remain hopeful as considerable steps have been taken toward bringing Jack Bauer back to the screen. The potential return would mark the first genuine progress on reviving the franchise since the 2017 spin-off 24: Legacy, which did not feature Bauer and failed to attract the original fanbase.