Ever since FOX announced they were reviving their long-running thriller24, fans of the original series have wondered how closely the new incarnation would tie in with the OG exploits of Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland), Dammit Chloe (Mary-Lynn Raskjub) and the rest of the CTU gang. Bauer’s still out of the picture (for now), but the network has released a new trailer ahead of the series premiere revealing the first look at the return of another major fan favorite, Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard).
Word of Tony’s return first broke back in October, when we learned his story would somehow tie in with that of our new hero,Corey Hawkins' Eric Carter, a soldier whose past as a part of an elite anti-terrorist task force catches up with him when the terrorist group he helped brings down plans a new attack on U.S. soil. According to executive producer Manny Coto, Tony’s return is somehow tied toMiranda Otto’s CTU agent Rebecca, who is “Tony’s dark past comes back to haunt Rebecca in some way,” Coto toldEW. “What’s fun about it is that it’s not just, ‘Hey, I’m Tony Almeida.’ There’s a previous relationship — not necessarily a romantic relationship — with one of our characters.”
Get your first look at Tony’s return in the new24: Legacytrailer below.
It will be interesting to see how Almeida fits into the new story (and if he can survive this time around), and what dynamic he might have with Carter should the two ever team up. Tony was a slippery dude in the original series – alternately Jack’s rival, his right-hand-man, a terrorist victim, a terrorist, a secret agent, and ultimately an avenging traitor, soLegacyreally has room to take the character in just about any direction. Hopefully, they chose wisely though as those twists and turns became a few too many and it would be nice to get a clear sense of the character again. Assuming he doesn’t die immediately, which…. you know, it’s24, so I assume nothing.
24: Legacywill premiere in a two-night event starting Sunday, February 5th following Super Bowl LI, and will continue on Monday, February 6th. Check out the full synopsis below:
The clock ticks again with 24: LEGACY, the next evolution of the Emmy Award-winning “24.” From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Howard Gordon (“Homeland,” “24: Live Another Day”), Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Brian Grazer (“A Beautiful Mind,” “24”), writers and executive producers Manny Coto and Evan Katz (“24,” “24: Live Another Day”), director and executive producer Stephen Hopkins (“24”) and executive producer and original series star Kiefer Sutherland, 24: LEGACY chronicles an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock to stop a devastating terrorist attack on United States soil – in the same real-time format that has propelled this genre-defining series. Six months ago in Yemen, an elite squad of U.S. Army Rangers, led by Sergeant ERIC CARTER (Corey Hawkins, “Straight Outta Compton”), killed terrorist leader Sheik Ibrahim Bin-Khalid. In the aftermath, Bin-Khalid’s followers declared afatwahagainst Carter, his squad and their families, forcing them into federal witness protection. But a recent attempt on Carter’s own life makes it clear to him that his team is now exposed. To thwart further attacks, Carter enlists REBECCA INGRAM (Miranda Otto, “Homeland”), who quarterbacked the raid that killed Bin-Khalid. She’s a brilliant and ambitious intelligence officer who has stepped down from her post as National Director of CTU to support her husband, SENATOR JOHN DONOVAN (Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jimmy Smits, “NYPD Blue,” “The West Wing”), in his campaign for President of the United States. Decades of sleepless nights and missed anniversaries landed her at the top. With the White House within their grasp, can she truly embrace a new role as First Lady? Or will her love of the action draw her back in? Together, in this fast-paced thrill ride, Carter and Ingram uncover a sophisticated terrorist network that will force them to ask: “Who can we trust?” As they battle Bin-Khalid’s devotees, they are forced to confront their own identities, families and pasts.
