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[hcmv007]

Colm Feore has been cast as the husband of President Taylor (Cherry Jones). With Joel Surnow being an admitted rightr wing nut, and having Garafolo, an admitted left wing nut, wouldn't you love to hear their arguments? Seriously though, I like Garafolo being on the cast. Having her get on Jack's case about torture will be neat. Her character name I belive is Janice Gold.

[OmarB]

I really can't stand Janeane Garofalo at all. I've tried, my ex took me to see her stand-up act a couple times, I never laughed and every movie she's in she's just so bad it hurts to watch. Plus she's all left wing/anti-government celebrity type, not the person I see fitting in well with 24.

Here's hoping Jack kills her ... tortures then kills her.

[RevolveR]

Here's hoping Jack kills her ... tortures then kills her.

Always.

[hcmv007]

Jeremy Nordling (Dirt) joins the cast, as does John Billingsly (Star Trek: Enterprise, Dr Phlox). Nordling plays an FBI Agent Larry (Last name unknown). Billingsly plays a character called Letham, whose role is yet to be determined.


RE: Garafolo.

I disagree with her politics, but you have cases of actors and actresses who havve done comedy and do great on this show. Jean Smart was a perfect example, as is Mary Lynn Rajskub, and the guy who played Keeler in Days 3 & 4 (I forgot his name). Ms. Garafolo will do just fine on the show.


Also, there will be a recurring character called Samantha.

Spoiler

The story is that the First Son is in a relationship with Samantha and kills himself, but the First Husband does not buy that and believes it may be something else. Also, Jack is investigating a man named Gabriel in the opener, so you can assume Jack is working freelance for someone, just an FYI

Day 7 is still set to air in Jan, despite the halting of production.

[Vauxhall]

Not much news recently. Only thing I've heard over last week or so is that the Welsh actor Peter Wingfield has been cast as "Emerson". The producers originally wanted him to play Nathanson in season five.

[hcmv007]

Not much news recently. Only thing I've heard over last week or so is that the Welsh actor Peter Wingfield has been cast as "Emerson". The producers originally wanted him to play Nathanson in season five.

I remeber him from Highlander (The new Highlander movie is on tonight on SciFi!). I think he would make a wonderful 24 villain, if that is who he is going to play.

[dinovelvet]

It's official...The Patch is back, bitches!

http://www.zap2it.co...-news-headlines

[dodge]

Any news on Ricky Schroeder? I thought he added some serious edge and was expecting his return...

[dinovelvet]

Any news on Ricky Schroeder? I thought he added some serious edge and was expecting his return...

Haven't seen anything that says he's returning. That article points out that Chloe and Buchanan will be back, but that's it. I'd like to see Rick(y) come back too, but as he was pretty much filling the Tony role, and Tony himself is now returning, there's probably no room for him. Or maybe a surprise appearance for four episodes, or something, who knows.

[hcmv007]

24 Day 7: Return of the Soul Patch






Great news! But they better have a damn good explanation....

[killkenny kid]

It's official...The Patch is back, bitches!

http://www.zap2it.co...-news-headlines

Hell yes, it about time.

[sharpshooter]

TONY IS ALIVE!!!

I knew it to be true!

Outstanding news!

[OmarB]

Tony's Back! Yes! This is so great. For me 24 was always the "Jack and Tony Show." If only we can take back the deaths of Ryan and Palmer.

[killkenny kid]

Tony's Back! Yes! This is so great. For me 24 was always the "Jack and Tony Show." If only we can take back the deaths of Ryan and Palmer.

Indeed.

[HawkEye007]

That's awesome that Tony is coming back. I'm interested to see how they explain that he is still alive.

[Vauxhall]

I've been out of the loop for a while, and staggered to believe that Tony actually is returning this time. If handled well, it could be the best thing to happen to 24, but I will be sorely disappointed if he is brought back to be killed off early.

[sharpshooter]

O yeah. They better not do that!

[killkenny kid]

I've been out of the loop for a while, and staggered to believe that Tony actually is returning this time. If handled well, it could be the best thing to happen to 24, but I will be sorely disappointed if he is brought back to be killed off early.

indeed.

[[dark]]

Finally got around to seeing Season 6, and it was as much the disappointment as I'd heard. There were some standouts - Charles Logan's reappearance was most definitely welcomed (though his inexplicable exit was not), while Powers Boothe oozes presence. But involving Jack's family - particularly in such a way - was daft, daft, daft. Daft.

The writers had the chance to do something truly different with this season, given the cliffhanger of the superb fifth season, but Jack was dragged back to LA for more of the same ol', same ol'. By the end, I simply wanted it to be over. I feel wrong saying this about a series I simply adore, but the season did just run out of steam in all regards.

Season 7, with a promised shot in the arm, was shaping up well, but the more I hear about it, the more I fear it may be the show's death knell. Bringing Tony back (brilliant explanation or not) is unnecessary, while the number of other returning characters is disappointing (unless they're only guest-starring). I wanted an absolute overhaul. I suppose that stems from my biggest beef with the show - its incestuous nature. Everyone has some kind of personal connection to everyone else, and it's become somewhat tiring. Still, there's definitely a chance the show can be salvaged - Season 5 did a tremendous job of breathing new life into 24 - so I have my fingers crossed!

[dinovelvet]

Season 7, with a promised shot in the arm, was shaping up well, but the more I hear about it, the more I fear it may be the show's death knell. Bringing Tony back (brilliant explanation or not) is unnecessary, while the number of other returning characters is disappointing (unless they're only guest-starring). I wanted an absolute overhaul. I suppose that stems from my biggest beef with the show - its incestuous nature. Everyone has some kind of personal connection to everyone else, and it's become somewhat tiring. Still, there's definitely a chance the show can be salvaged - Season 5 did a tremendous job of breathing new life into 24 - so I have my fingers crossed!

Why do you say season 7 will be the show's death knell? The more I hear about it, the more I feel it will be the Casino Royale to Season 6's Die Another Day. We can call Tony coming back the equivalent of Judi Dench inexplicably returning as M in CR, if you like
Besides, in light of recent events, Carlos Bernard's return comes not a moment too soon...its possible that season 7 may turn out to be The Tony Almeida Show

[[dark]]

Maybe it's just me, but I had hoped - and really feel - the show needs a clean slate to survive at this point. A total overhaul.

The news the show would move to Washington was promising, but everything else I've heard (the White House storylines; the increasing amount of returning characters) indicates a shift that isn't as great as I'd hoped. I do think Tony's a great character, but bringing him back when his death was one of the most watertight the show has given us... I don't know... smells of desperation. Like when Michael Vartan was brought back on Alias.

Happy to be proven wrong, though, and I'll freely admit I'll keep watching until the final clock ticks.

[hcmv007]

Look-a bad season of 24 is better than most other shows best seasons.

[HH007]

I can only hope that this season is better than the last one. Last season was kinda lame. I find it kinda funny though, that Janeane Garofalo will be starring on Rush Limbaugh's favorite TV show!

[[dark]]

Look-a bad season of 24 is better than most other shows best seasons.

Agreed.

[OmarB]

With Keifer's current problems I would not mind a season of 24 with him in a diminished role. Why not have Tony take center stage? It's named 24 not "Jack Bauer" after all. It'll provide a cool shake up and give us what we all wanted, more Tony!

[Scottlee]

I've just reached Season 5 (I'm about 7 episodes through it), and this is really enjoyable stuff. It wouldn't surprise me if this turns out to be my favourite of the bunch. It's certainly the best opening third of a series I've seen to date.

[Red Barchetta]

With Keifer's current problems I would not mind a season of 24 with him in a diminished role. Why not have Tony take center stage? It's named 24 not "Jack Bauer" after all. It'll provide a cool shake up and give us what we all wanted, more Tony!

Jack is 24! Without Jack as the lead the show becomes much weaker- he's the focal point of everything that happens.

[dinovelvet]

With Keifer's current problems I would not mind a season of 24 with him in a diminished role. Why not have Tony take center stage? It's named 24 not "Jack Bauer" after all. It'll provide a cool shake up and give us what we all wanted, more Tony!

Jack is 24! Without Jack as the lead the show becomes much weaker- he's the focal point of everything that happens.

Given Kiefer's extra-curricular activities, we might see a scenario where Jack "goes missing" or gets kidnapped for a few hours. They've already started shooting so its still definitely going to be the Jack Bauer show, but its possible he may be taking a break for a few episodes, when it can become the Tony Hour for a few weeks

[shady ginzo]

until season 4 i would have agreed that 24 could have been just as enthrawling without Jack, he's always been the central focus of the show but i didn't consider him to be "immortal" as I do now, when the action got pumped up in season 4 onwards, supporting characters have taken a deminished role and Jack IS the show, and I don't think anyone can believe jack will be written out at any point except for possibly the final act of the last episode of the very last season. as for a "jack free" episode or two mid season, i don't know how many here would be surprised to hear this is not entirely new. i forget which is the episode in question but at one point in season 5 jack had something like 4 and a half minutes screen time and this was a deliberate experiment by the producers (they used this episode to build on the characters they were anticipating a death for later in the season, ie edger and lynn.

seemed relevent

[OmarB]

With Keifer's current problems I would not mind a season of 24 with him in a diminished role. Why not have Tony take center stage? It's named 24 not "Jack Bauer" after all. It'll provide a cool shake up and give us what we all wanted, more Tony!

Jack is 24! Without Jack as the lead the show becomes much weaker- he's the focal point of everything that happens.

Dude, the show's name is "24" not "Jack Bauer." I think it would be great to have the show without him. Plus, taking out the main character after this many years seems a bit in keeping with those guys and their approach to the show.