24 Spoilers

Katee Sackhoff (24’s Dana Walsh) was interviewed on Good Day LA this morning. The interview includes a clip of Dana and Cole Ortiz from tonights episode. Here is the video:

Source: 24’s Katee Sackhoff on Good Day LA

Al Norton: How much of a 24 fan were you before you got the job?

Katee Sackhoff: I watched the first season, every single episode, and then with the schedule for Battlestar I just got busy. And especially with 24, if you miss an episode you’re really far behind. They do that really good recap from the previous week’s episode. In all honesty, the recaps are so long on 24 that you almost see the whole episode. I loved the show coming in. I loved Kiefer, the whole thing. They figured out how to keep people interested in a show for so many years that isn’t a procedural.

Al Norton: How much did you know about Dana before you started seeing the actual scripts?

Katee Sackhoff: When I went in and auditioned I knew the role was going to go one way or the other, either possibly be a throwaway or become something more. I went in and sat down with the guys and we talked about it and they promised they would give me a gun at some point.

Al Norton: They didn’t tell you who you might shoot, though.

Katee Sackhoff: No, and they didn’t actually say I was going to shoot it, either, just that I would have a gun. I should have gotten that in writing and I should have made them clarify something like, “you are going to pull the trigger.”

Al Norton: Is it hard to prep for a role when you don’t know that much about it?

Katee Sackhoff: It is because I knew somewhat about Dana/Jenny, I knew that’s who she was as far as background, but beyond that I couldn’t prepare for too much. I had to really commit to the moment because you can’t commit to the story.

Al Norton: What’s Kiefer like to work with?

Katee Sackhoff: Lovely. Kiefer gives 110% to everything that he does. He’s fantastic.

Al Norton: Both 24 and Battlestar have very passionate fan bases that use the internet to talk about how they feel about the show. Do you ever succumb to temptation and go searching?

Katee Sackhoff: Yeah, they’re all like, “I hate Dana! (laughing)” I don’t go looking anymore. The moment during the beginning of Battlestar when people began insulting me as an actual person I was like, “and I quit the internet.”

Al Norton: Avoiding talking about any projects in general, how do you deal with being in the middle of pilot season and having your character and possibly your show be so up in the air?

Katee Sackhoff: The good thing about 24 is that I’m friends with Brannon Braga (one of the show’s executive producers) so it makes it easier for me to get some information out of him. I can find out enough so that I don’t worry either way. I haven’t had to gamble too much with what I am going to be doing.

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It’s about time Dana and Cole catch some heat for their disappearances.

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This must be one of the shortest video interviews ever (just 35 seconds long), but here it is:

Interesting moment to smile and wink at the camera (15-16 second mark).

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This shouldn’t be a surprise if you’ve seen some of the recent set pictures, but Katee Sackhoff appears to be yet another single-season character on 24. If we do happen to get a Season 9, she won’t be part of it.

“Battlestar Galactica” alumna Katee Sackhoff is set to star in ABC’s untitled Richard Hatem drama pilot.

Sackhoff, who co-stars on Fox’s “24″ this season, fielded multiple offers this pilot season before settling on the Richard Hatem project.

The crime drama centers on a beautiful female detective (Sackhoff) who teams with a disgraced ex-cop to solve crimes and untangle the conspiracy that sent him underground.

The producers of “24″ are tightlipped about any plot twists on the real-time action drama, but it’s understood that Sackhoff’s story line would allow her to take on a new series for next season even if “24″ was to return for a ninth cycle.

Sackhoff, who played Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on “Battlestar Galactica,” toplined NBC’s drama pilot “Lost & Found” last season.

She is repped by Gersh and Bleu.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

24 star Katee Sackhoff talks about leaving Battlestar Galactica for the world of Jack Bauer. Katee discusses playing against type, her character’s twisted back story and moving on from the Sci-Fi world.

YouTube Link: Celebrity Interviews / 24: Katee Sackhoff

Katee appeared on G4TV’s Attack of the Show tonight to discuss her role on 24 among other things. They show a brief clip from next weeks episode (of Dana Walsh guiding Kevin Wade over the phone) at around the 4 minute mark.

Video Link: G4TV.com

Gallery: Behind the Scenes Photos of Katee Sackhoff on AOTS

**EXCLUSIVE** Kiefer Sutherland and co-star Katee Sackhoff gear up and film scenes on the streets of Downtown LA for the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning show “24″. The Fox TV series stars Kiefer Sutherland as Agent Jack Bauer whose co-star Katee Sackhoff plays Dana Walsh, a computer analyst who has a background she’s trying to keep hidden. Both Sackhoff and Sutherland are seen with guns and running down empty streets in Downtown LA. In between takes, Sutherland re-loads his prop gun and takes direction from crew members. Apparently, cops were called to the scene since the noise disruption was thought to be a real gun shooting in the area. (February 2, 2010 – Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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The Copper Spoon blog reports on recent 24 filming along with some pictures:

From Wednesday through Friday, the cast of the hit Fox show 24 took over the lobby, elevators and outdoor area of my office building, One Bunker Hill. Kiefer Sutherland and gang could be seen throughout the day acting in various different scenes, from some sort of bank heist, to action scenes in the elevators and on-foot chases overtaking the sidewalks.

LA’s blogdowntown offers the actual filming notice used:

DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Weapons brandished. Driving shots. Emergency vehicles with flashing lights. Equipment on sidewalk, curb lane and across the street. Interior dialogue. Exterior dialogue. Occasional traffic and pedestrian control. Wetting of the street. Condor and crane. Generator. Picture vehicles. Bus move at 5th St & Grand Ave. Talent climbing down fire escape, running across Grand Ave. Camera ladder on 6th St & Grand Ave. People and equipment on library steps. Near hits & misses.

Although none of the reports mention it, it appears that Dana Walsh (Katee Sackhoff) is in the field with Cole and Jack. If you look closely in one of the photos, Dana appears to be holding a gun while walking through the crowded sidewalk of pedestrians.

Thanks to Copper Spoon blog and @er17a on Twitter for the set pictures.

FOX Source has conducted some red carpet interviews with 24 cast members at the 2010 Television Critics Association press tour.

YouTube Link: Cherry Jones – 24 Day 8 – What’s Happened to her Emmy (HD)

YouTube Link: Katee Sackhoff – 24 Day 8 – Kiefer’s Ringtone on Set (HD)

YouTube Link: 24 Day 8 – Freddie Prinze Jr – Jack Bauer’s Mentee? (HD)

YouTube Link: Chris Diamantopoulus – 24 Day 8 – A Young Chief of Staff (HD)

TwitVid Link: Katee Sackhoff video interview on CW Morning News

YouTube Link: 24’s Katee Sackhoff set visit with TV Guide Magazine! Behind the scenes of the new 24 set!

Two video interviews from TCA 2010 courtesy of Access Hollywood:

Video Link: Freddie Prinze Jr. On His New ‘Jack Light’ Role In ‘24’

Video: Katee Sackhoff On Joining ‘24’ & Worshipping Freddie Prinze Jr.

Here’s an eleven minute long interview with Katee Sackhoff that I recorded from KISW’s BJ Shea Morning Experience. She talks about many things including how nice Kiefer Sutherland is.

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After the interview BJ shared his impressions of the 24 premiere and sounded very excited, especially about Annie Wersching’s Renee Walker character, saying there is an “epic scene” with Renee and that in all his years of watching 24 he said “Whoa” ending the segment with “it is a great four hours to watch”.

Direct MP3 link

YouTube Link: Kiefer Sutherland 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Mary Lynn Rajskub 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Annie Wersching 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Freddie Prinze Jr 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Anil Kapoor 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Katee Sackhoff 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: Mykelti Williamson 24 Season 8 Video Interview

YouTube Link: John Boyd 24 Season 8 Video Interview

And finally an interview with 24’s showrunner Howard Gordon who describes the premise of season 8 and what Jack Bauer has been up to between seasons:

YouTube Link: Howard Gordon 24 Season 8 Video Interview

The first four hours of Fox’s “24″ are a welcome return to form. The veteran drama, which shifts to New York City this season, has just enough tweaks on the show’s familiar “conspiracy-complication-minor resolution-deeper conspiracy-bigger complication…” format to feel fresh despite its well-worn mechanics.

I mocked Freddie Prinze Jr. when THR first reported he was cast this season, thinking he might be a distracting drag on the ticket like Janeane Garofalo last year. But the actor is likable here and fits the “24″ universe better than you’d expect. “Battlestar” vet Katee Sackhoff seems frustrated — she’s great when she’s playing moments of total strength or total vulnerability (and best at playing both at the same time). Reacting to computers and phone calls at CTU doesn’t really suit her, she thrives in more active roles. Given that this is “24,” she’ll probably get her turn at bat.

The best addition is Anil Kapoor, best known stateside for his role as the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” host in “Slumdog Millionaire.” He plays an idealized version a Middle East leader with an Elvis-quality pompadour on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement. It’s a painfully standard “24″ part, yet he owns each scene he’s in. I hope producers pair him with Bauer at some point, the two scenery chewing actors going head to head, Kapoor barking his line from “Slumdog”: “It’s my f–king show.”

Check out the full review at The Live Feed

Any early thoughts on the new season of ‘24‘? – David
As I raved on Facebook, there’s nary a clinker in the first four hours as Season 8 gets off to a solid start. That said, Mykelti Williamson’s Brian Hastings has got to be one of the most dense CTU directors in ‘24′ history; I want to punch the guy. Also, I had to suppress a snort over Jack’s 10-minute drive from Manhattan to Queens. But CTU analyst Dana Walsh (played by ‘Battlestar Galactica’ alum Katee Sackhoff) is poised to have one of the “better” B-stories in a while, revolving around a creeptastic ex-beau.

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As you prepare to embark on your eighth action-packed day, TVGuide.com thought it wise — after looking into your future (i.e. the first four episodes of 24’s Season 8 ) — to pass on a little advice.

1. Remember to cherish your friends: Chloe O’Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) has put her job — and sometimes her life — on the line for you. Though you’d love to hightail it back to Los Angeles, there are more pressing matters in New York.

2. Remember that New York is a world capital: with world issues. These 24 hours will be unlike anything you’ve seen before. The threat is on a much bigger level, involving a nuclear superpower in one of the most volatile places in the world.

3. Remember that you’re an oldie: Sorry, Jack, but this is a new CTU and not everyone knows you like we do. You may not be able to get away with the same tomfoolery you used to. Tread lightly.

4. Remember that no one can be trusted: Keep that in mind while interacting with the new kids. Brian Hastings (Mykelti Williamson), the head honcho at the New York CTU base, may not be on your side. And he’s not always the brightest crayon in the box, so watch your back.

5. Remember that not everyone is a bad guy: Just because someone gets busted doesn’t mean he — or she — is guilty. So even when you think you’ve finished your mission, keep your head in the game.

6. Remember that being good on the job doesn’t make you good at everyday life: While Dana Walsh (Katee Sackhoff) may know more than Chloe the ins and outs of CTU’s New York office, she isn’t as perfect as she seems. We do like her soon-to-be hubby, Cole Ortiz (Freddie Prinze, Jr.) — and we think you will, too.

7. Remember that Renee Walker (Annie Wersching) went through a terrible ordeal last time around: We know you’re worried about her and you’re trying to help her, but seriously, keep a closer eye on Renee. By hour four, you’ll regret agreeing to let her back in the field.

8. Remember that there’s more than meets the eye: You’ve dealt with spies, traitors and moles, so this day should be a piece of cake for you…or not. Be especially mindful of this when it comes to President Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor).

Source: TVGuide.com

Just a few days ago, Katee Sackhoff had two exclusive pictures of her character (CTU Analyst Dana Walsh) on her official website and today there’s an additional two more. Check them out below:

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Katee Sackhoff has two exclusive pictures of her character Dana Walsh on her official website. Go check them out!