Fox to bring back ’24’ but without Kiefer Sutherland

Walden clarified that they are not completely getting rid of Sutherland’s character Jack Bauer, but there are options available to focus on other supporting characters.

“First of all, we’re not talking about continuing the show without him. We’re talking about whether there’s one instalment that he’s not in.

“I think if the storytelling is exciting enough, that real-time element that the show really owns – so many of the production aspects are so unique to that show – I do think we could do without him,” she said.

“I think it could be great characters with that creative team. I look at everyone that’s surrounded Kiefer in the last installment and I think it could work.”