Jack Bauer is finally coming to the big screen
According to Variety, the film side has hired scribe Billy Ray (State of Play) to pen the script for the feature version. Ray's pitch, which takes Jack Bauer to Europe, was a hit with Fox execs and producers of the high-concept television series.
The script is said to have come through 24 star Kiefer Sutherland, who's also an exec producer on the series -- and is said to be eager to turn the long-running TV skein into a feature franchise.
Fox doesn't have a deal for a ninth season of 24, and hasn't yet decided whether to order another season. Insiders said the network is waiting to see this week's ratings before making a decision, but the betting is that this will be the final season.
No production date was announced.
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Messenger
They really need to take 24 in a different direction. Redemption had a cameraman in one of the shots so I kinda pass on that as being a movie.
2 years agoby @messengerFlag
aceinthehole12
people are forgetting about 24: Redemption, that tv movie from 08, 24 could def be a movie. Just like any other espionage thriller.
2 years agoby @aceinthehole12Flag
WiseGuy
Now I really think about it, this is a bad idea.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
Brian
Hell yeah, and it's been 10 years!
2 years agoby @brianFlag
Messenger
Nah, don't ruin it by pandering to a new audience. They have been doing fine with out doing that so far.
2 years agoby @messengerFlag
Illuminati
i feel this is redundant. BUT if they are going ahead with this, the should man up, not be stingy and get someone like RIDLEY SCOTT (black hawk down/spygame) on board.
the next most IMPORTANT factor is they should make this with NEW audiences in mind. see how they can introduce the characters and chemistry to audiences unfamiliar with Jack PLUS keeping the old fans entertained.
2 years agoby @illuminatiFlag
ejk1
This could work, as long as they don't put those boring as hell sub-plots in the movie. I love 24 when it has its main focus, but when they force these little personal dramas down my throat, I get pissed. Whether it's cougars(Season 2), a mentally disturbed daughter(Season 4), or a blackmailing former love(This Season), the side stories of 24 have frequently killed the momentum.
2 years agoby @ejk1Flag
WiseGuy
Love the show. And season 8 is great so far. But I don't know how I feel about this, gotta see the trailer and cast/director first.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
Bondy0191
i love the series,can,t get enough of 24.hope they do bring out a movie
2 years agoby @bondy0191Flag
darkdream
boring as hell, what the movie is gonna be like 3hrs of nothing
2 years agoby @darkdreamFlag
Emmytt
this could be cool
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
Null and Void.
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag
I AM FRATSON
F*CK YES!!!!! It has taken long enough. an hour episode is def not enough time for the fans.
2 years agoby @iamfratsonFlag
kingbrady
@ lovelifefilm, i get your point but the whole idea of 24 is to wrap up this terrorist attack in 24 hours, there is 24 episodes pertaining to this for 8 seasons, making 48 wouldnt make sense
killing jack bauer in the movie should never be uttered again, only problem i have with the show is that there is no way they can do all this in 24 hours, but i have accepted that and dont pay attention to the timeline anymore
2 years agoby @kingbradyFlag
Messenger
Season 8 is turning out to be pretty solid, hopefully they concentrate on the story and not the twists.
And I agree with Todd89, I have been seeing Jack Bauer becoming a James Bond or Jack Ryan type of character with several movies for a long time now.
2 years agoby @messengerFlag
Mutant
I love this franchise, 24 is awesome. It might be as successful as Bond
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
The Kwisatz Haderach
sweet, should be cool
2 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
Rufio
i think he should be killed off in the movie, falling short of his deadline. then they can either start anew with someone else, or end the series.
2 years agoby @rufioFlag
Lovelovefilm
I just want to know whether a twice as long story of 24 will be entitled.. 48?
2 years agoby @lovelovefilmFlag
ed_wood
This show has just remained great, I think the movie will be great as well.
2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Timmy
No there is never enough time @brian
2 years agoby @timmyFlag
Brian
Jack Bauer on ANY screen will always be good, @chickflick!
2 years agoby @brianFlag
Courtney O.
Wondering if this would be any good
2 years agoby @chickflickFlag
Ps2fatboy
god talk about floggin a dead horse i never really got into the show
its been on for so long now they should change the name to 72 hrs
2 years agoby @ps2fatboyFlag
Jami Philbrick
They should call the movie "24: 120 Minutes" and do it in real-time. That would be cool!
2 years agoby @jamiphilbrickFlag
Brian
Wait. Is there time?
2 years agoby @brianFlag
Timmy
Dude. holy sh*t. I love it. This was something i always wanted to see.
2 years agoby @timmyFlag