Action-thriller series 24, which starred Kiefer Sutherland , is reportedly being adapted into a film more than 20 years after it premiered. Kiefer played counter-terrorist federal agent Jack Bauer in the classic action drama, which ran over nine seasons between 2001 and 2014. Each season covered 24 hours in real-time and followed Bauer preventing fatal attacks in North America and the UK.
A decade after the final season Live Another Day, which was set in London , bosses have decided to revisit Bauer and turn 24 into a movie. According to Variety , 20th Century Studios is working on a big-screen adaptation, and the project is ‘in early development.’ However, plot details are currently being kept under wraps and it’s not yet known if Kiefer will return.
Either way, fans on X were thrilled by the prospect of 24 being given the Hollywood film treatment with, @RickNoseNothin calling it the ‘best day ever.’ Echoing their sentiment, @JeffRielley enthused: ‘That was the first show I ever binged. I literally had dreams about it.
’ @PT_gallagher recalled: ‘Sick! It was appointment viewing with my group of friends, alternating whose house to watch every week.’ @jmckinney2323 also said: ‘Lol that’s awesome. One of the best tv shows all time imo.
’ Last month, 24’s production company Imagine Entertainment co-founder’s Brian Grazer teased the possibility of a blockbuster film for 24. Appearing on MSNBC’s Squawk Box, he said: ‘Imagine has always played in that .