Kiefer Sutherland Might Appear In 24: Legacy

Even after saying "24 is definitely over now for me" and starring in the new ABC drama Designated Survivor, there's still a chance Kiefer Sutherland could reprise his role as Jack Bauer in Fox's 24: Legacy.

24: Legacy executive producer Howard Gordon told the audience at ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, that he "hasn't ruled out" an appearance by Sutherland's Bauer, noting that "the character feels alive."

"I'd heard that Gordon and the team of 24: Legacy have an arc in mind for the second part of 24: Legacy's 12-episode first season that could involve Jack Bauer if a deal comes together but there are no talks going on at the moment with Sutherland for acting," Deadline reports. "He could do a couple of episodes as a guest star without creating a conflict with his leading man duties on Designated Survivor. There also is a possibility for other 24 original cast members to reprise their roles in guest stints."

The clock ticks again with 24: LEGACY, the next evolution of the Emmy Award-winning "24." From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Howard Gordon ("Homeland," "24: Live Another Day"), Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Brian Grazer ("A Beautiful Mind," "24"), writers and executive producers Manny Coto and Evan Katz ("24"), director and executive producer Stephen Hopkins ("24") and executive producer and original series star Kiefer Sutherland, 24: LEGACY chronicles an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock to stop a devastating terrorist attack on United States soil – in the same real-time format that has propelled this genre-defining series.

Six months ago in Yemen, an elite squad of U.S. Army Rangers, led by Sergeant ERIC CARTER (Corey Hawkins, "Straight Outta Compton"), killed terrorist leader Sheik Ibrahim Bin-Khalid. In the aftermath, Bin-Khalid's followers declared a fatwah against Carter, his squad and their families, forcing them into federal witness protection. But a recent attempt on Carter's own life makes it clear to him that his team is now exposed. To thwart further attacks, Carter enlists REBECCA INGRAM (Miranda Otto, "Homeland"), who quarterbacked the raid that killed Bin-Khalid. She's a brilliant and ambitious intelligence officer who has stepped down from her post as National Director of CTU to support her husband, SENATOR JOHN DONOVAN (Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jimmy Smits, "NYPD Blue," "The West Wing"), in his campaign for President of the United States. Decades of sleepless nights and missed anniversaries landed her at the top. With the White House within their grasp, can she truly embrace a new role as First Lady? Or will her love of the action draw her back in? Together, in this fast-paced thrill ride, Carter and Ingram uncover a sophisticated terrorist network that will force them to ask: "Who can we trust?" As they battle Bin-Khalid's devotees, they are forced to confront their own identities, families and pasts.

24: Legacy will premiere directly following the Super Bowl next February on FOX, before moving to its regular time of Mondays at 8pm. Official synopsis follows.