24 Feature Film Headed to the Big Screen
Feb 09, 2010 - By Krystal Clark
We all know that our television sets are too small to contain the amazing spectacle that is Jack Bauer. It sounds like that “24” TV movie we got two years ago was just a warm up for bigger things to come. According to Variety, the Fox heavy weight will finally appear on the silver screen, and the studio has already tapped a screenwriter to pen the story.
Rumors regarding a “24″ movie have been around for the past few years, and most of us thought they would end after 24: Redemption, but we were wrong. It turns out that the series’ star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland found a script that he thinks is good enough to cut it in theaters. Apparently the penned story makes him even more “eager” to turn the show into a fledgling film franchise.
The screenwriter on board is Billy Ray, whose take would send Jack Bauer overseas to Europe. Ray has dipped into the world of political thrillers before, he had a hand in last year’s State of Play. Oddly enough the only stumbling block in the way of the film is the TV show. Sources close to the project say the “24″ movie is still in the preliminary stages and the fate of the show will play a huge hand in where the story goes.
Fox hasn’t decided on whether or not they’ll renew the series for a ninth season, but if they don’t the producers could shop it around to other networks, which would put the movie on the backburner. We hope they can agree on something that allows Jack to bring his “damn its” and possible four letter words to the big screen. Could you image that character without the FCC regulating his dialogue?
What do you think about a 24 movie? Do you want to see Jack on the big screen?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:15PM
That is what you guys want the character to cuss more? Idiots……
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:15PM
Actually, I prefer Jack without foul language. It adds an interesting dynamic to his character when he can be so angry that he violently lashes out physically yet maintains enough control to speak without vulgarities.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:30PM
Networks kill great new shows after just 1 season but keep these tired shows going on and on and… It's time to say goodbye to 24 the TV show. The way it's going he may be forced into retirement. Sure a movie would be cool. But don't make his character some foul mouth. That really does not help a movie.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:31PM
if it comes out as an 'R' movie, I probably won't go.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:34PM
Where ever Jack Bauer goes, I will follow. Cussing or not.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:45PM
Will this be a 24 hour long movie?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:24PM
i LOVE JACK, AND i DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD CHANGE HIM.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:34PM
Jack is my guy, i will watch him anywhere he goes.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 8:40PM
I wish that Christophe Nolan would direct the "24" movie. It could be a Jack Bauer meets "Momento" kind of film. That would be cool. Kiefer is really cool, himself. His bio, "Kiefer Sutherland: Living Dangerously" proves that Kiefer is a bad boy. I think that's why he's so good at the Jack Bauer role. Check it out on amazon.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:04AM
[...] does end its run on television, Bauer’s story is far from over. As we reported last month, a feature film adaptation is in the works. Screenwriter Billy Ray (State of Play) has been hired to pen a script that would [...]
Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:34AM
Why is it idiotic for Jack to cuss more. Imagine the character and what he goes through in a day. Wanting him to cuss is just adherence to reality. I want him to cuss, and I'm no idiot. However I also want it to be PG-13 so that EVERYONE can go see it.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 1:52PM
i totally agree. im 12 years old and not old enought to go to rated R movies.