Kiefer Sutherland Says 24 Reboot Has a 'Really Good Idea' in Place
Sutherland confirms he would return as Jack Bauer, saying he misses both the character and the show.
Kiefer Sutherland has offered a new update on the long-discussed 24 reboot, saying the project has a "really good idea" in place and confirming he is willing to return as Jack Bauer. The actor's comments were reported by Screen Rant.
Sutherland said he would step back into the role of Bauer, the counterterrorism agent he played across the show's original run. He also said he misses the character and the series.
No release date, platform or production timeline was announced, and the project has not been confirmed as greenlit.
How the franchise got here
24 aired on Fox from 2001 to 2010 across eight seasons and won 20 Emmys. In 2019, Disney acquired much of 21st Century Fox, an ownership change that affected the franchise. Sutherland told GQ in 2022 that Bauer's storyline was unresolved, and in 2024 it was reported that a 24 movie was in early development. In September 2025, the reboot was said to have made considerable steps forward.
Quick answers
Is Kiefer Sutherland returning as Jack Bauer in the 24 reboot?
Sutherland has confirmed he would return as Jack Bauer. No production start or release date has been announced.
Is the 24 reboot officially confirmed?
Sutherland said a "really good idea" is in place, but no release date, platform or production timeline has been announced.