Lucifer casts Dennis Haysbert as God on-screen, reuniting ’24’ presidents
Dennis Haysbert has been cast as God in Lucifer’s final season, reuniting him with former 24 co-star D.B. Woodside. Woodside suggested him for the role.
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24 Showrunner Howard Gordon leaves 20th Century Fox for Sony Television
24 Showrunner Howard Gordon has left 20th Century Fox TV for a longterm multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Television Studios.
Trailer for Kiefer Sutherland’s new series Designated Survivor
Here’s the official trailer for Kiefer Sutherland’s upcoming drama series Designated Survivor, premiering this Fall on ABC.
Kiefer Sutherland to star in ABC drama series Designated Survivor
ABC has picked up a straight-to-series order for a conspiracy thriller drama starring Kiefer Sutherland.
Kiefer Sutherland voices Snake in Metal Gear Solid 5
Kiefer Sutherland will voice Snake, the hero of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 from Konami. The company released a pre-recorded video presentation prior to the upcoming E3 gaming expo. “It’s an honor to be able to play this character,” Sutherland said. “[Snake] has an unbelievable legacy. I’m…
Touch cancelled by FOX
After consistently declining ratings and a failed creative reboot, FOX has officially cancelled Kiefer Sutherland’s drama series Touch today. The series finale will air tomorrow night on FOX. Source: IGN
Carlos Bernard guest stars in Castle Season 5 Episode 23
Former 24 fan favorite Carlos Bernard (aka Tony Almeida) has been cast in Castle Season 5 episode 23 “The Human Factor” as mysterious operative Jared Stack. Initially he seems to be involved in the cover-up of a murder but later in the episode he just might have the key to solving the case. The episode…
Mary Lynn Rajskub joins Californication for Season 7
Heather Graham (The Hangover) is set for a season-long arc on the upcoming seventh season of Showtime‘s Californication. Additionally, 24 alumna Mary Lynn Rajskub has been tapped for a three-episode arc. Graham will play a woman from Hank’s (David Duchovny) past whose arrival upends his life, while Rajskub will play a neurotic writer.
24’s Dennis Haysbert returns to TV with CBS pilot “Backstrom”
Very exciting news! Haysbert is a brilliant actor and it’s been too long without him on our TV screens. Dennis Haysbert has signed on to CBS’ drama pilot Backstrom, TVLine has learned. The project, written and exec-produced by Hart Hanson (Bones), is based on the Swedish book series about an overweight, offensive and irascible detective…
Kiefer Sutherland offered starring role in NBC pilot ‘The Black List’
With Touch being a massive flop and pilot season heating up, other networks are starting to offer Kiefer Sutherland starring roles in their pilots. One of these is potential NBC series The Black List which would have Kiefer playing a criminal. The plot synopsis sounds extremely similar to the USA Network show White Collar. NBC…
David Fury reteams with Howard Gordon for FX pilot “Tyrant”
Emmy-winning former 24 writer David Fury has joined Howard Gordon on the FX pilot Tyrant which is being referred to as ‘Homeland in reverse’ by some – it centers around an American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Deal closed!Excited to join Gideon Raff, Howard Gordon (creators of HOMELAND) &…
Kim Raver cast in NCIS: Red pilot
CBS’ potential NCIS: LA spinoff has found its leading lady. Grey’s Anatomy‘s Kim Raver has landed the central role in the Shane Brennan vehicle, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. NCIS: Red revolves around a mobile team of agents forced to live and work together as they crisscross the country solving crimes. The back-door pilot will…
FOX begins promoting Touch Season 2 – New Promos
FOX has started advertising season 2 of Touch with two new promos shown during American Idol. The new season kicks off on Friday February 8th. In related news, actress Maria Bello has left the series for reasons unknown.
24’s Leslie Hope cast as President in NBC’s ‘Revolution’
The NBC breakout post-apocalyptic drama has cast actress Leslie Hope in the role of President Foster — the tough, seasoned leader of the powerful Georgia Federation (which is, presumably, a rival of its aggressive Northern neighbor, The Monroe Republic, where the show’s action has been set during the first half of the season). The role…
Homeland wins Golden Globe for Best TV Drama
Homeland, the fantastic Showtime drama series from 24 writers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa has won best TV drama at the Golden Globe awards. This is their second consecutive win in the category. You can watch their acceptance speech below (though Gansa mentions two big character deaths from the season 2 finale, so be careful…