[TV] 24 The Reboot

[Feredir]

Looks like yet another show gets rebooted, this time its 24, which will have either a black or hispanic lead that will NOT be Jack Bauer. Also no Chloe.

http://geektyrant.com/news/24-reboot...or-latino-lead

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24 Does not really need Jack or Chloe, as long as it is kept in the CTU universe then there is no reason that each "Day" could not focus on a single field agent. Having one agent save the day several times got a bit repetative, You know it was Jack, you knew no matter what happened that he would, Get the bad guys, save the world. Towards the end of the last one set in london I was kind of wondering why the hell, the badguys just did'nt say "oh look, a CTU field agent" and put a bullet in his head.

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Kiefer can't act. Most you'll remember of 24 is his breathing. Frustrated breathing, and then saying something like "we don't have time for this."

Don't get me wrong. Kiefer is one of the guys from my favorite movies. Lost Boys, Young Guns 1&2, a few others. Stand By Me as well, of course, but I'm not a huge fan of "coming of age" -stories, because, let's face it, teenagers suck. But he can't act for shit. He's a great breather. He just can't emote anything believably.

I liked the few first seasons of 24, of course. Who didn't? It kind of jumped the shark and started to repeat itself, but I'd still watch it if Kiefer came back. I mean... He's Kiefer. I also like the format. Any decent series that has 24 episodes per season is a boon to TV. Waaay too many 10-13 episode ones these days. And the "real time" -shtick, it's not a horrible idea.

I just have a feeling that Fox will push out some rehash bullshit with a different lead, that will quite honestly just, well, suck.

[Stormcall]

No Jack Bauer, no Chloe, no Tony either, which for me means no 24.

[Kuthe]

No Jack Bauer, no Chloe, no Tony either, which for me means no 24.

^ pretty much sums it up.
Until it's getting absolutely amazing reviews then I won't be watching it.
I can't understand why they wouldn't try something new under a new name instead of just rebranding something as a remake/reboot, so frustrating how poor quality Hollywood is getting.

[Wilderness]

No Jack Bauer, no Chloe, no Tony either, which for me means no 24.

This. 24 at first was a cool idea with a fun format. Then after a few seasons it kept having to top itself and top itself and it got crazy. Which is fine, I still kept watching it and enjoyed the mindless entertainment that it was. But Jack Bauer was a big part of that entertainment.

[Damajin]

Won't be watching that, and I have watched and rewatched every episode of 24 many times. Don't care about Chloe but no Jack means no me.

[Kronik85]

Meh. Really won't be watching this I don't think.

[The Flavour Cat]

This kinda sucks, and while the series wasn't exactly special, it was still memorable for it's real time set up and great filmmaking (Watching all of it in one day is like a 17-hour action film). They'd better do it justice, and maybe have Jon Cassar do the pilot seeing as he directed some of the best episodes of the show.

Kiefer can't act. Most you'll remember of 24 is his breathing. Frustrated breathing, and then saying something like "we don't have time for this."

Don't get me wrong. Kiefer is one of the guys from my favorite movies. Lost Boys, Young Guns 1&2, a few others. Stand By Me as well, of course, but I'm not a huge fan of "coming of age" -stories, because, let's face it, teenagers suck. But he can't act for shit. He's a great breather. He just can't emote anything believably.

I liked the few first seasons of 24, of course. Who didn't? It kind of jumped the shark and started to repeat itself, but I'd still watch it if Kiefer came back. I mean... He's Kiefer. I also like the format. Any decent series that has 24 episodes per season is a boon to TV. Waaay too many 10-13 episode ones these days. And the "real time" -shtick, it's not a horrible idea.

I just have a feeling that Fox will push out some rehash bullshit with a different lead, that will quite honestly just, well, suck.

Do you like Donald Sutherland's acting as well?

[Deletedaccount1]

I loved the older seasons but it seemed to get kind of bad after season 5 if I remember correctly.

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24 Does not really need Jack or Chloe, as long as it is kept in the CTU universe then there is no reason that each "Day" could not focus on a single field agent. Having one agent save the day several times got a bit repetative, You know it was Jack, you knew no matter what happened that he would, Get the bad guys, save the world. Towards the end of the last one set in london I was kind of wondering why the hell, the badguys just did'nt say "oh look, a CTU field agent" and put a bullet in his head.

It depends, there aren't many shows or movies that I can't picture a different lead in...but Jack was literally a perfect cast. The show was both realistic and over the top fiction at the same time...which I find very impressive.

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I loved the older seasons but it seemed to get kind of bad after season 5 if I remember correctly.

It doesn't, though some older seasons take longer for the action to kick in due to a different plot. I suppose if it isn't non stop action people stop watching after 3 episodes.

[Wilderness]

It doesn't, though some older seasons take longer for the action to kick in due to a different plot. I suppose if it isn't non stop action people stop watching after 3 episodes.

Well, "bad" is subjective but the later seasons do get more and more ridiculous. It goes from "let's stop a terrorist plot" to "presidents and high ranking govt people are constantly turning out to be traitors". Don't get me wrong, I still watched and enjoyed all of it, but it did get crazier and crazier over its run.

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If comes out on dvd, will possibly check it out, but I imagine it`ll just be like CSI where the spin offs were okay-passable, just not as good. Or worse, the one with ginger dude.... *cringe* (before inc` rant, not because he was ginger, just that spin off was crap ;p)

I`ve seen all series on dvd except the fourth, second was best I think.

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Well, "bad" is subjective but the later seasons do get more and more ridiculous. It goes from "let's stop a terrorist plot" to "presidents and high ranking govt people are constantly turning out to be traitors". Don't get me wrong, I still watched and enjoyed all of it, but it did get crazier and crazier over its run.

Not that many betrayers really, just a few high ranked politicians. :P

[Feredir]

So it looks like 24 Legacy has found its lead actor. Corey Hawkins will play Eric Carter, a military hero.

[ItachiZaku]

Kiefer can't act. Most you'll remember of 24 is his breathing. Frustrated breathing, and then saying something like "we don't have time for this."

Don't get me wrong. Kiefer is one of the guys from my favorite movies. Lost Boys, Young Guns 1&2, a few others. Stand By Me as well, of course, but I'm not a huge fan of "coming of age" -stories, because, let's face it, teenagers suck. But he can't act for shit. He's a great breather. He just can't emote anything believably.

I liked the few first seasons of 24, of course. Who didn't? It kind of jumped the shark and started to repeat itself, but I'd still watch it if Kiefer came back. I mean... He's Kiefer. I also like the format. Any decent series that has 24 episodes per season is a boon to TV. Waaay too many 10-13 episode ones these days. And the "real time" -shtick, it's not a horrible idea.

I just have a feeling that Fox will push out some rehash bullshit with a different lead, that will quite honestly just, well, suck.

My favorite Kiefer scene:
Kaffee: Lt. Kendrick... can I call you John?
Lt. Kendrick: No, you may not.
Kaffee: Have I done something to offend you?
Lt. Kendrick: No, I like all you Navy boys. Every time we've gotta go someplace to fight, you fellas always give us a ride.

[bmjclark]

So it looks like 24 Legacy has found its lead actor. Corey Hawkins will play Eric Carter, a military hero.

Guess that means a certain someone on the walking dead is dying this season lol.

Will have to check this out though, and finish watching the original series :P

[ItachiZaku]

That's too bad, he was just "getting it", wasn't he lol

[dextersmith]

Between this, X-Files and Xena, that's a lot of reboots. I guess the supply of good ideas is running dry.

[Feredir]

Between this, X-Files and Xena, that's a lot of reboots. I guess the supply of good ideas is running dry.

Nah, its just business as usual for Hollywood. They're just trying to bank on nostalgia from original viewers and hedging it with new and shiny for the most recent generation.