Freddie Prinze, Jr. Joins The Cast Of ‘24’
More TV casting news from Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello … who is reporting that 24 has signed up a new castmember to join the show. Freddie Prinze, Jr. (hubby to the amazing Sarah Michelle Gellar) is joining the cast next season as a member of the newly reinstated Counter Terrorist Unit on the show:
Question: Got anything on 24? –Chris
Ausiello: Big casting scoop: Freddie Prinze Jr. has been tapped to play CTU’s head of Field Ops.
Altho this news is light on deets, allow me to wildly speculate for a minute. Kiefer Sutherland has said many times that there will come a time when Jack Bauer will have to die on the show. It is my understanding that producers are planning on introducing a young character to take the “Jack Bauer” position on the show if/when his death eventually comes. Could it be that FPJ is that character? A CTU Field Ops agent sounds like the perfect character to step into Bauer’s shoes. Again, this is mere speculation on my part but … you never know. I am very happy that Freddie got this role … what, with a first baby on the way, any money coming in can only be a boon. I love me some 24 … I can’t wait to see FPJ’s contribution to the show.
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May 28th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Aww, I don’t watch 24 but YAY FPJ. I’m glad he’s finally back at acting. I just watched the episode of Friends the other day when he played Sandy the manny and he was hilarious. So yay!
May 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Wow! I mean I love FPJ in a ‘She’s All That’ sort of flick, but to be honest, I really don’t think he has the capability to pull off a 24 role – let alone that of a Jack Bauer understudy!!! But I hope he proves me wrong! :)
May 28th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I think he def has the caliber to be an action hero – if given the correct role.
May 28th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I dont think they will ever kill off Jack Baur on the show. Because it would ruin the prospect for a film version of 24, which I have also heard some speculation on… AND, Keifer said next season may not be his last.
May 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Hooray! I like FPJ. I’m glad he’ll be on a great show instead of some silly show. He held out for a quality show- good for him!
May 28th, 2009 at 11:15 am
It’s about time he contributed some sort of income. SMG’s been doing everything since they got married!
May 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
@ Mikey P – How do you know that for sure? Yes, she has been working a lot but I’m sure he contributes in a different way just as well. And, how do we know he hasn’t contributed to the bills as well? His dad was super famous and I’m sure he has plenty of money! Just because Sarah has been working more doesn’t mean she has the more money or whatever. RUDE!
May 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
He best start making that money with a baby on the way.. diapers are $$$$ :)