Seems Jack Bauer will be tormenting terrorists and disregarding direct orders from his superiors for at least a few more years. Kiefer Sutherland, who was settling for roles in films like “Beat” opposite Courtney Love before falling ass backwards into “24,” has reportedly inked a three-year deal with 20th Century Fox Television, a contract that also includes a two-year development deal for Sutherland’s soon-to-be-launched production company.
Details on the deal were sketchy, but sources pegged the acting portion alone at more than $40 million for the three seasons, which could make Sutherland the highest-paid actor in drama series…. Under the pact, Sutherland also will be elevated from a co-executive producer to executive producer on “24” next season alongside Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon and Evan Katz.
Sutherland has been quoted as saying that his five years on “24” have been “one of the most creative and rewarding experiences in my career.” Not to mention “resuscitative”.
