Jack Bauer in Africa: '24' Prequel Details Revealed

[oscardahl]

Jack Bauer is heading to Africa after all.  The original proposed story for 24's seventh season was for Jack to begin in Africa (doing something, that part was never clear) and then heading back to the States for the meat of the season.  This would have been a big departure, as it would have been the first time 24 bucked the twenty-four straight hours formula.  FOX had no problem with the concept, but they nixed the idea for budgetary reasons.  The ramifications of this decision by the FOX brass was major – production on 24's seventh season was delayed for weeks and, as a result, was eventually delayed a whole year because of the writers' strike.  It's unclear whether 24 could have finished the season in time for this Spring regardless, but it's a possibility.  Today, 24 executive Manny Coto revealed the setting for the 24 two-hour prequel movie which will air on FOX this Fall: Jack is going to Africa. 

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[BuddyD]

I hope it's not Tony's never-before-seen evil twin brother or something. Anyway, I wasn't big on the idea of Jack In Africa during the season, but this does sound like it'd make for a great TV movie. I hope it's so good that it makes me forget season 6 existed.

[TheEditor]

I'm with Don: Africa as a part of season 7=not good. Africa as a sort of stand-alone TV movie=amazing. These 24 writers have turned a bad thing (the strike delaying the show for a full year) into a way of getting exactly what they originally wanted!

[ultima666]

I'm just glad that fox is putting something out regarding 24 its a big bummer that a fan's have to wait an entire year just to get a new story. I applaud fox for trying to do something with this series.

[babygurlz99]

i cant watch this show anymore...it was hard to follow all the stories and there was no romance at all!!!can u believe that???? but then the producer was smart and we got audry&jack, such a great love story!!!
but now audry is dead??? why???????

[Akoo]

hey budddies...im un-able to get Season 7..
i like da whole series v well..but da thing is its un beleivable
story..cox Jack is da person who ix takin a big responsibility..its too Risky
...

[BrianHarig2]

I just ordered a sweet Jack Bauer for President shirt from www.PantherTees.com. They have a bunch of Jack Bauer stuff. They said not to tell anyone, but here is a 10% discount code, "pts10" (it's case sensitive, so copy and paste it). Enjoy!

[The_Man]

EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER “24”

GETS A JUMPSTART ON THE CLOCK WITH SPECIAL TWO-HOUR PREQUEL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, ON FOX



“Day 7” Season Premiere Clocks-In January 2009



Fans have been waiting almost a year for the return of 24, television’s most addictive drama. On Sunday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the wait will be over as FOX presents a special two-hour prequel event.


Shot on location in South Africa, Jack Bauer battles an international crisis, while here at home the nation prepares for a new president on inauguration day. Taking place just a few months before the new day dawns, the prequel will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven.


“We're excited about the prequel because it explores Jack's complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from 24,” commented executive producer Howard Gordon. “Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone’s commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans.”


Celebrating its 150th episode this season, the series has resumed production on “Day 7” and will unfold without interruption in its regular time period Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning in January 2009.


Set in Washington, DC, “Day 7” finds CTU dismantled and Jack Bauer on trial. Bauer’s day takes an unexpected turn when former colleague TONY ALMEIDA (Carlos Bernard) returns. Meanwhile, President ALLISON TAYLOR (Cherry Jones) leads the country alongside White House Chief of Staff ETHAN KANIN (Bob Gunton) and First Gentleman HENRY TAYLOR (Colm Feore).


A national security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including Agent JANIS GOLD (Janeane Garofalo), Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching), Agent LARRY MOSS (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent SEAN HILLINGER (Rhys Coiro) and security specialist MICHAEL LATHAM (John Billingsley). Although CTU is no longer, CHLOE O’BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and BILL BUCHANAN (James Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.

Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24 is a production of Real Time Productions and Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Jon Cassar, Manny Coto, David Fury, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are the executive producers.





-FOX-

[GBigkibagio2]

I have invited Jack Bauer to Nairobi Kenya and he is coming along with Crowe and Tony .I will ornanise for roast goat ribs and several crates of Tusker Keg.You are all invited

[kiki_927]

I do not like Day 6.But I still love Jack.Anyway,I am waiting for Day7.