Longtime 24 director and executive producer Jon Cassar announced today that he is returning to the franchise and is scheduled to direct half of the episodes for 24: Legacy.
Its official, I'm happy to report I'm returning to the new #24Legacy as a Director/Producer. I'll be directing 6 of the 12 episodes.
— Jon Cassar (@joncassar) July 26, 2016
Cassar is a veteran 24 director, having been involved since the very first season. In total, he’s filmed 62 episodes of the series along with three DVD prequels and the two-hour television movie 24: Redemption. In 2006 he won two Emmys and a DGA Award for his work on the show.
It’s reassuring to know 24: Legacy is in very capable hands. Aside from Jon’s work behind the camera, he was intricately involved in the entire creative process of 24 from casting to scripts and stories. There’s perhaps no one better to help usher in this new installment of 24 than him.
The pilot episode for 24: Legacy (which is all that’s been filmed so far) was directed by Stephen Hopkins who is also expected to return. The series is scheduled to resume production in Atlanta this September.
24: Legacy will premiere Sunday February 5th on FOX, directly after Super Bowl LI. Following episodes will air in the regular time slot, Mondays at 8pm.
Cast members include Corey Hawkins as new lead character Eric Carter, Miranda Otto as former head of CTU Rebecca Ingram, Jimmy Smits as Senator John Donovan, and Teddy Sears as new CTU head Keith Mullins.
22 Comments
Comments ClosedShaun Clark
July 26, 2016 at 7:27 pm24marathonman
July 26, 2016 at 10:12 pmlexi
July 27, 2016 at 4:20 amXAM
July 27, 2016 at 10:04 amGee, I guess that’s why so many hated Season 1 and it’s literally nobody’s favourite.
Pat
July 27, 2016 at 11:49 amChris
August 16, 2016 at 5:35 pmWell, there is someone better…. Stephen Hopkins. The original pilot and season one director responsible for the look, style and tone of 24. The split screens, handheld camerawork, long takes and cinematic vision made season one the standout. He also cast all of the season one actors including Kiefer (except Carlos Bernard). Presumably they’ve brought him onboard Legacy to freshen things up.
Having said that I think Jon Cassar has done solid work on 24 over the years and is a safe pair of hands. I personally prefer Hopkins’ direction as he brings a film sensibility to the television world, something that was unheard of (and a great benefit to the show) back in 2001 when 24 first aired.
Bryan
July 26, 2016 at 10:50 pm24 Spoilers
July 27, 2016 at 11:30 amBrendan
July 29, 2016 at 9:44 pmXAM
July 27, 2016 at 10:02 amPat
July 27, 2016 at 11:46 amJustin
July 27, 2016 at 3:02 pmAbe
July 27, 2016 at 6:40 pmRob
July 27, 2016 at 9:02 pmXAM
July 27, 2016 at 9:14 pmPat
August 6, 2016 at 5:18 amshafagh
July 28, 2016 at 12:27 pmSameOld24
July 28, 2016 at 9:46 pmShaun Clark
July 29, 2016 at 2:13 am24: Legacy is a new fresh look for 24 with different characters and new storylines. Yes, past characters are not returning at the moment but it doesn’t mean they will be ever forgotten.
Stop moaning and wait till you watch it before you moan, who knows, maybe you will all enjoy it? I can’t wait for Legacy !!!
Justin
July 30, 2016 at 5:45 pmChlojack
July 31, 2016 at 12:22 pmOpening weekend (domestic)
Jason Bourne:
$60 million
Bourne Legacy:
$38 million
International
Jason Bourne
$50.1 million
Bourne Legacy:
$7.6 million (improved to $18.1 million in second weekend)
I think 24 relies as much on Kiefer’s presence as the Bourne franchise did.
Justin
August 1, 2016 at 4:44 pmAlso 24 Legacy will have the exact same format, tone as the original series! Kiefer is still an executive producer and will be back as Jack eventually. Plus other old characters could appear on season 1 like Tony, Chloe or Kate.
Plus the real time format, clock, split screens, tension is also what makes 24 more unique than Bourne
It’s a new story in the the same universe and awesome characters that will bring in new fans, old fans and current loyal fans