Will Kiefer Sutherland Return for 24, Season 9?
By Krystal Clark
What we have here is a genuine example of should he or shouldn’t he. Kiefer Sutherland may have started in the movies, but dammit, he’s Jack Bauer now. The actor will soon embark on the eighth season of the popular Fox show “24,” and people want to know if the end is near. He recently answered the question regarding speculation on whether or not he’d return for a 9th season.
The season premiere of “24″ will debut on January 17th, but we’re already looking towards the future. Sutherland’s time on the show is winding down according to his contract, which mean season 8 could be the last time we hear Jack say “Dammit!” Don’t fret my friends, because there’s a reason to keep hope alive. Over at EW, they picked up a few quotes from the actor, while he was out doing a “24″ press tour. He spoke about his future on the show and whether or not he’d be open to keeping his character around a little bit longer.
“I’ve always said that as long as people wanted us to make it , and people were really interested in watching it, I would be interested,” he said. “There are a lot of components involved. Right now my focus is on finishing season 8.”
Sutherland obviously has tunnel vision right now, and is taking everything one day (literally) at a time. “24″ executive producer Howard Gordon seems to think that the actor will be on board once negotiations for season 9 begin next month. “We just want to take it across the line credibly and then let the [other part] take care of itself. As long as Jack’s not dead, anything is possible.”
I have to agree with Gordon on this one. Kiefer loves the character of Jack Bauer more than the people who actually created him. Like most shows, if the quality stays high, it shouldn’t be affected by another season or two. The determining factor is always the story, because if it blows the “24″ legacy could go down in a ball of flames.
Do you think 24 should continue on past season 8? Do you think Sutherland will stay on board?
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:04AM
Yes, as long as Jack is in the mix, I 'm watching!!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:10AM
yes this show is one of the best ever made by kiefer sutherland and this show wouldnet be the same without him so stay kiefer ok
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:38AM
Kiefer is so good looking. I've loved him since Young Guns II. Yes he should stay on the show as long as it is possible.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:38AM
Abolutely, the show should continue as long as Kiefer's on board. The day Jack Bauer dies will be a sad day for America.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:47AM
24 cant wait for season 8 to begin,,,and yes this show wouldnt be the same wthout uso please stay.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:51AM
24 all the way
Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:56AM
24 FOREVER It is the best show.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:11AM
if jack is gone i'm gone!
Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:30AM
Yes Keifer 4 ever
Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:40AM
When has Keifer Sutherland ever been THIS famous? I mean, sure he was famous for his movies back in the EIGHTIES, but face it, without 24 dude, you'd be washed up. You'd probably be an old uncle on some sitcom on the CW network or doing broadway theatre. You're a HUGE FREAKING STAR AND YOU'RE GETTING PAID MILLIONS!!!! Don't rock the boat, man. Don't rock the boat.
Please, dude, 24's the only T.V. show I watch anymore. Don't ruin it.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:50AM
Yes, I am a 24 fanatic it is the show of the decade! however, where else can you take such a marvelous TV series? Kiefer Sutherland AKA Jack Bauer was made for this show, and he has done all that this great show can do. The writer has to finally catch the one lady that keeps' getting away, I cant remember her name or character but she always somehow seem to allude Jack. 24 cannot go down without the best ending ever, and I hope that the writers will come together and either make the fans of 24 cry or make 24's character Jack Bauer the best. I agree with eddie if Jack is gone I am gone!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7:05PM
Jack Bauer most not die in this film please.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:06AM
im renovatin his house in ny city
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:29AM
my aunt would have nothing to live for if he weren't playing jack!
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:40AM
Our family are dedicated viewers and have been for the last few seasons. Who else is gonna yell "DROP YOUR WEAPON!!!" and make it sound like they mean it as much as Sutherland?? lol
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:51AM
I would like for Jack to leave. It's time.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:51AM
I love 24, it is the best show ever. I can't wait for it to begin. Jack is the best actor in hollywood, Thank you Jack for giving us all of these great years
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:58AM
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE come back, Kiefer. Jack is the coolest! It's like believing in Superman again!
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:59AM
24 is the best show i've ever watched. and Jack makes the show. I really hope there will be a season 9, 10,11 !!!!!!!!!! My husband and I can't wait to watch 24 every week. I have a friend at work that watches 24 also and we can't wait to get to work so we can compare notes about the show the night before.Please stay Kiefer.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:24AM
I think they should walk away while they're still ahead and put Jack Bauer to rest for about 4-5 years so they can get the creative juices flowing for a 24 movie.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:12PM
its 24 or nothing !!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 10:14PM
[...] Letterman even joked that Kiefer should have gone all the way with heels and makeup, but the actor wasn’t having any of that. He didn’t really get to plug the season 8 premiere of “24” like he wanted to because the dress was so distracting. In case you missed it, the new season starts on Sunday, January 17th on Fox. There’s been a lot of talk regarding whether or not the actor will return for a ninth season of the show, and if you’re interested in finding out what he had to say visit, Will Kiefer Return for 24, Season 9? [...]
Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:09AM
how pleased i am that Jack is open to continue in season 9. great idea Jack hope the producers and writters don’t mixup and fail Jack’s character.
Friday, January 15, 2010 4:59AM
24 should continue after season 8 and jack just have to be part of it….
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:10AM
Season 8 is soooo exciting so far…I can't imagine giving up this extraordinary series. I just got acquainted with it at the beginning of season 7 and since then I have rented and watched all of the DVD's of all the seasons and the movie and also watched season 7 again! I will watch season 8 again when it hits the DVD market. This is a terrific show with action and plot twists out the whazoo! Chloe is terrific and I sure hope that Tony is somehow once again resurrected. Great characters, action and acting!
Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:04AM
Jack bauer must stay because he is the most great actor in this series. Pls kiefer stay and make it a reality. We love you kiefer
Saturday, January 23, 2010 6:20AM
damn it Jack,come back please!without you i cant watch it.thank you that you teach me.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:02AM
The only reason I watch the most current season is because there isn't anything else on TV (Mondays).
Pretty lame story line and very predictable after 8 years. Please hang up the HK compact pistol Mr. Sutherland and come up with a fresh tv series on HBO or SHOWTIME. Push the writing to a new level instead of the typical corn fed repeats of a once great series.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:23PM
I've been a major "24" fan since the inception. But I have to be honest. As much as I love watching Keifer get plans and schematics downloaded to his PDA, and see him triumph over the baddies, the 2010 season is the worst I've ever seen. Come on. A CTU employee with a criminal past who somehow got through security checks to get hired and is never at her post during a major international crisis? CTU has a "public" entrance above ground with glass panels around it etched with a CTU logo (so that anyone can find them?) The head of CTU is some new guy who doesn't give me any sense that he's got a crisis going on. The lame plot within a plot of the past boyfriend and his Laurel and Hardy partner (aka squirt gun in the police evidence lockup) . .
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:24PM
There hasn't been an episode this season (with the exception of the first 2-4 hours) that has put me on the edge of my seat like in most past seasons. I think the writers had writers block on this one. The show's plot(s) just aren't keeping the excitement level up, and in some cases they're sadly comical. And most of the actors this season simply aren't believable in their roles. Even Chloe's scowl is getting old, though I'm glad they've kept at least once past CTU employee. The constant change of CTU employees is irritating. Why not keep most of the cast from season to season if their acting is up to snuff. I never thought I'd want "24" to ever end. It's what I looked forward to at the start of each new year. But for this season, maybe they should rename it "12" and get the pain over with twice as soon
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:23AM
Stay on, Jack. No you no TV for me. Been always under impression that you would go up to season 24!
Monday, March 15, 2010 7:26PM
Jack said he would consider continuing the 24 series if the fan base was there and wanted it to continue. Well I am one fam that wnats the show to continue and it would not be the same show with out Jack. So, make it happen Kiefer!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:40AM
Keep 24 and Jack Bauer alive/It's the best show on TV and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:46AM
Hey Kiefer. Im in love with Season 8. Can’t imagine my TV life without Jack! We love you lots.
Monday, April 12, 2010 7:49PM
I can’t image TV without Jack! 24 Forever! I , We Love you lots.!!!!!!!!24 forever……..
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 4:47PM
Keifer, please stay. 24 is the only TV worth waching. If you leave us, what will we do with our Monday night? Your acting and the show has never dissappointed me, but I will be very sad if there is no next season.
Monday, April 19, 2010 11:32AM
NO JACK, NO 24
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 4:46AM
I am crazy about jack so pls stay and dont stop 24
Saturday, June 5, 2010 10:49AM
Hey jack am sorry about Renee it doesn't have to end like this president suvarov have pay for what he did and
those who try to kill you at end of the episode 24. we looking forward to season 9.
Monday, June 7, 2010 12:44AM
No more 24? Dammit!
Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:54PM
Ok…Jack Bauer is shouting…. WHERE IS THE BOMB….WHERE IS THE VIRUS…WHERE IS THE GAS….and we are shouting WHERE IS THE 9:TH SEASON…=)
We love you Jack…come back…PLEASE…….
Best regards Rickard from sweden.
Friday, June 11, 2010 1:19AM
i love 24 i hope Keifer Sutherland wiil come back so we can hear him say “Dammit!”
Monday, June 14, 2010 5:07PM
24 Season 9 cannot be canceled…..they have to reinstate it….please. its the best show ever.
Thursday, July 8, 2010 3:41PM
Hey Kiefer. I hope you really see all these comments. Jack Bauer is an American hero!! Please keep these seasons coming. I am addicted to the series and am not ready to see it end. Everyone that I have turned onto the show has become a fan! Please let the series continue, America needs that strong, decisive character to kick a little more ass. Your the man Jack!! Hows it feel to be a legend??
Sunday, July 11, 2010 8:45PM
Please make the 9th season. This is without a doubt the beste series I'm watching, and I'm watching alot
Regards Jon-Anders from Norway.
Monday, July 12, 2010 12:21AM
Jack & Chloe, what a combo.No Jack no 24
Monday, July 12, 2010 8:32PM
I shure still want to go on watching more 24. I trust in the amazing talent of the writers, so ,I definitely would like to have season 9. I'm shure you won't let us down!
Thanks!,
Your fans from Mexico,
Charles and Fanny.
Monday, July 19, 2010 2:40PM
hey jack pls return………we can't spell "TWENTY FO_R without U
….peejay Abdoul Lagos, Nigeria
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:29AM
love your show!!!!! we need season 9 with jack bauer
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:40AM
I love 24, it's one of the only shows I watch and I'm looking forward to season 9, It's exciting and I can watch to watch each week.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 1:32AM
Kiefer please stay and make a season 9, im addicted to 24.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 3:53PM
kiefer u r the best actor and 24 is the best serie ever
it will be a misstake to stop show
please people consider any option , anything for a new season
i am not from the people that like to watch a serie but 24 is the only serie that is worthed
and jack bauer u r hero of all time
love ya kiefer , i am always the biggest fan of jack bauer
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 6:19PM
I'm going to miss: DAMN IT!! SON OF A BITCH!! AND FINE, I must have heard " fine ", 100×1000 times, damn it I'm going to miss Jack Baur and Tony, PLEASE COME BACK!!!
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:39PM
im with everyone here jack come back it one of the few shows that i needed valium to watch lol miss 24 please reconsider
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:49AM
jack please don't leave us we are a fanatic of 24 hours hope to see you on season 9.
Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:46AM
of course 24 needs to continue. I am making a suggestion:
If all worldwide fans of the series 24, including the US, send an e-mail or letter to FOX that they want another season. It might work.
the only reason the series was stopped is that the amount of fewers in the USA was lower than with season 1.
so let's contact fox and who knows…. Jack Bauer returns.
Friday, October 1, 2010 6:58AM
we need more jack baur.pls dont stop
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 2:25AM
dammit! jack if you stop acting 24 you will disappoint us a lot
Friday, October 8, 2010 1:43PM
Me and my friends are really hoping that 24 will continue. Kiefer is made for this like Micheal J to sing and dance. The good thing about 24 is that ít remains original and that this succes is due to Kiefers performance and the his endless energy he gives to the entire team of 24. SO WERE IS SEASON 24…
Monday, October 18, 2010 9:19PM
"We're running out of time. I don't have a choice. My name is Jack Bauer. " I loved the end of Season 8, thank you for keeping Jack alive – good call. Yes – I hope that they bring a season 9 and 10. Jack needs a new mission and with all his skills and years of experience, he can be brilliant in season 9 and 10. For the 24 addicts, season 9 and 10 are in demand. Keep the action packed…..
Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:40AM
Please ooooooooooo 24 season 9 should come oooooo. Without jack, there is no 24
Sunday, October 24, 2010 6:41PM
please come back to us. we love you.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 6:42PM
please come back jack . my husband and i would have dates around monday nite with popcorn and a soda just for you.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:39AM
24 movie should continue upto 24th season,we love you jack and we are looking forward to season 9
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 7:38AM
i can wait to see season 9
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 7:39AM
ok jack!
Friday, November 19, 2010 5:52AM
SURE DO WISH JACK WILL COME BACK AND KICK MORE ——— HAVE A FRIEND AT WORK WHO IS GRAZY FOR THE SHOW AND WE CAN'T LET HER DOWN CAN WE. OF ALL THE SHOWS ON TV THIS IS THE BEST.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:54AM
we need season 9 and bauer should come and act in kenya
Friday, December 10, 2010 12:05AM
jack bauer pls come back for 24 season 9, i am glued & addicted to 24 nw………………………….
Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:42AM
jack ho sorry kiefer please stay and make season 9 soon we are waiting we love u .
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 8:54AM
jack please come with season 9! 24 and kiefer are in my heart! the best Tv movie that I have seen until now!
reza from iran
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 9:54AM
24 is the reason why i look forward to the new year…. Please bring it back
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 12:45PM
kiefer you are the best life will be dull please let us have another season .dammit!
Friday, January 21, 2011 9:41PM
we are waiting for you Mr Bauer
Friday, January 21, 2011 9:44PM
That's Jack Bauer, he wants me, do something! President Logan shouted
Monday, February 7, 2011 8:42AM
we love u jack its your show that tops on axn stay on jack bauer and DAMMIT RULEZZZ kieffer rulezzzzzzzzzz best regards sukhvinder kuala lumpur malaysia
Monday, February 7, 2011 9:15AM
I Love Jack and 24, 24 equals Jack, I cant imagine this series without Jack, If omit Jack and his family its better to change the name of the series. I hope I can see the season 24 of 24 series, God willing.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:07AM
I was talking to Keifer yesterday and he says 9 is coming.. bauer we r yo fans here in ZAMBIA. one i hoped Prison Break crew met wit Jack and made a colabo..
Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:55PM
You finially got promoted from vampire status to Jack dont go. Please do a 9th season! the people want it!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 11:48AM
HEY JACK I LOVE YOUR ACTION ,PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB,WE WANT YOU IN SEASON9
Friday, March 25, 2011 12:42AM
If jack is gone there will be no one to say “I PROMISE YOU WITH MY LIFE” we need you for a season 9
Saturday, April 9, 2011 1:57AM
WE WANT SEASON 9
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 6:32AM
i want you to stay and make season 9, it important in my life please
Sunday, June 26, 2011 2:35PM
Season 9 pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Sunday, July 24, 2011 1:53PM
Pls this ȋ̝̊̅§ the only show that really keeps even M̶̲̅γ̲̣̣̥ mom that hates movie away from going τ̲̅ȍ bed at the right time. We need 24 τ̲̅ȍ keep our family together forever.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:10AM
we want more 24! we want more seasons!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 4:14AM
i can’t wait for 24 season 9 and jack should come to Nigeria arae like lagos or abuja will ok
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 2:48PM
Dammit! We must have a season 9, think about it, it has to go on, 24 seasons would make sense!! Perfect circle!!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5:19PM
tv has not been the same without Jack Bauer. There is nothing interesting to watch on tv with out you please please come back.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5:21PM
ok when will that happen
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5:25PM
i love jack bauer tv has not been the same when will you come back please please come back
Thursday, September 15, 2011 2:33AM
Please release season 9. We are all your fan Bauer. We Love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:07PM
If in under any circumstances Kiefer can’t play as jack bauer anymore or maybe Fox had to sell 24 to another network such as Universal, Warner TV or HBO, I will understand but whatever it takes the show must go on, the real final 24 should be in season 24 (day 24) which will be out in the early 2024.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:24PM
If any under circumstances Kiefer can’t play as Jack Bauer anymore, and perhaps Fox had to sell 24 to another network such as Universal, Warner TV or maybe HBO, I would understand it but whatever it takes the show must go on, the real final 24 should be in season 24 (day 24) which will be release in spring/summer of 2024.
Monday, October 10, 2011 11:00PM
I am part of 24, pliz so far I have bought more than 10 dvds, claimed to be season 9 but none of them are , um wating for it
Thursday, November 3, 2011 12:20PM
Please Keifer please, My Jack Bauer, My best hero don;t stop and never leave the screen, please, and specially 24 please don't leave it!!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:41AM
only one show on tv 24.that what we want/////////??????????????????
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:06AM
flo
Jack am waiting for season 8,this has been addictive to me imagine up repeating season 1 – 8 for the third time plz make it happen
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:15AM
I love 24 and hope there is a season 9! Your show is the best on television. I love you Jack Bauer!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:28AM
BOKO HARAM in Nigeria is a good topic for 24 season 9
Friday, January 27, 2012 4:20AM
I am writing this email from a desk in Kigali – Rwanda, where im seated watching 24 Season 5 for the 10th time! Jack, you made my life with 24! I just wish all fans could demonstrate in demand for season 9!!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:57AM
we need 24 season 9. Jack, there are more canisters to discover. We love your role in 24. We need it now!!!!