Spoilers and news for the hit FOX television show 24
24 writer and co-executive producer Chip Johannessen is leaving 24 to pursue a new job as showrunner on Showtime’s popular Dexter series.
This is the second 24 writer departure this year, with Juan Carlos Coto leaving before the start of the eighth season to join Heroes.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
It seems like something really huge happens in episode 18 because the entire cast and crew seem extremely excited about it and can’t wait to tease us poor fans! Here is a roundup of some of the tweets and blog posts from them:
Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O’Brian):
I wish I could tell you what I’m doing in ctu today
Marci Michelle (Off-screen dialogue):
big big day tomorrow…can’t even hint at what will be happening…gotta get some rest to gear up for it!!!!
Set is on lock down for rehersal…I can’t even get past the door and I have dialogue with actors in this scene!! Yowsa!!
Cherry Jones (Allison Taylor):
I’ll get something else posted soon with some info on “24″…do we have a great season for YOU!
Rodney Charters (Director of Photography):
OMG tough Start to the day but an unbelievable scene with Kiefer you guys are going to go crazy
Annie Wersching (Renee Walker):
All I have to say is I can’t wait for April 19th!!! That’s when you’ll see the amazing stuff being shot today..remember these tweets then!!!
Episode 18 has always been a major hour for 24, with either a HUGE moment or a shocking twist leading into the final storyline arc. Episode 18 of season 3 had Chapelle being executed. In season 5 it was President Logan being evil, and season 7 episode 18 ended with Tony Almeida smothering Larry Moss.
Those moments will be pretty hard to top, it will be very interesting to see what happens in this episode.
In attendance were Kiefer Sutherland and Mary Lynn Rajskub along with new cast members Katee Sackhoff, Freddie Prinze Jr, and Anil Kapoor, writers Howard Gordon, David Fury, Evan Katz, Manny Coto, and Brannon Braga and composer Sean Callery.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, 24: Redemption
Outstanding Music Composition For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Music by Sean P. Callery, 24: Redemption
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie
Edited By Scott Powell, A.C.E., 24: Redemption
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
William D. Dotson, Supervising Sound Editor
Catherine M. Speakman, Supervising ADR Editor
Jeffrey Whitcher, Sound Effects Desinger
Pembrooke Andrews, Sound Editor
Shawn Kennelly, Sound Editor
Dayl Fontenault, Sound Editor
Melissa Kennelly, Sound Editor
Laura Macias, Foley Artist
Vincent Nicastro, Foley Artist
Jeffrey Charboneau, Music Editor
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie
24: Redemption
William Gocke, C.A.S., Production Mixer
Michael Olman, C.A.S., Supervising Re-Recording Mixer
Kenneth Kobett, C.A.S., Supervising Re-Recording Mixer
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Cherry Jones, as President Allison Taylor, 24 Season 7
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Jeff Cadiente, Stunt Coordinator, 24 Season 7 • 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Edited By Scott Powell, A.C.E., 24 Season 7 • 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Music By Sean P. Callery, 24 Season 7 • 7:00AM – 8:00AM
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series
24 Season 7 • 10:00PM – 11:00PM
William D. Dotson, Supervising Sound Editor
Catherine M. Speakman, Supervising ADR Editor
Jeffrey Whitcher, Sound Editor
Pembrooke Andrews, Sound Editor
Dayl Fontenault, Sound Editor
Shawn Kennelly, Sound Editor
Melissa Kennelly, Sound Editor
Jeffrey Charboneau, Music Editor
Laura Macias, Foley Artist
Vincent Nicastro, Foley Artist
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
24 Season 7 • 10:00PM – 11:00PM
William Gocke, C.A.S., Production Mixer
Michael Olman, C.A.S., Supervising Re-Recording Mixer
Kenneth Kobett, C.A.S., Supervising Re-Recording Mixer
Source: Fox.com blog
Oliver Grigsby, a writer on Heroes has revealed on his blog that 24 writer Juan Carlos Coto has joined their writing team:
We’re also lucky enough to have Carlos Coto join the team. Carlos worked on 24 last year and is no stranger to time travel or Sci-Fi having spent time on Journeyman and Invasion. He’s been a great addition to the Heroes team.
Carlos Coto joined the 24 writing team midway through the seventh season following the departure of Joel Surnow. Coto received a co-writing credit with Evan Katz on Day 7 9:00pm-10:00pm and a story credit for Day 7 3:00am-4:00am.
Source: Oliver Grigsby
Although director Jon Cassar will not be involved with 24 Season 8, he’s got the inside scoop on the directors of the four-hour premiere.
24 Season 8 – starts to shoot today without me – the first time I’m not directing on the first day since season 1. Have a good one 24 crew.
Brad Turner is directing the first two episodes of 24 then Milan Cheylov will direct the next two. In very experienced hands.
Turner has been with the series since the third season and has directed 38 episodes total (ten in Season 7). Cheylov has directed four episodes in Season 7 and six total.
Source: Jon Cassar’s Twitter (1, 2)
With the press having just watched the 24 Season 7 finale, show-runner Howard Gordon is already letting people know what’s in store for the upcoming Season 8 (which begins filming in just over a week).
When asked on whether the famous CTU ringtone will return, Gordon said “I don’t know actually, we haven’t talked about that. But that’s a good question. I think we will – I think you kinda need that ringtone, don’t ya? Thank you, you’ve just saved the show!” Gordon joked.