Here’s a promo for 24 Season 8 on AXN Asia. Anil Kapoor is the focus there and gets top billing.
YouTube Link: Anil Kapoor 24 Day 8 Promo [Asia]
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Omar Hassan
Anil Kapoor is going great guns. After the international acclaim following Slumdog Millionaire, the evergreen star is making his debut on international television with the final season of American series 24. He describes the action drama as “bigger than the biggest” he has done in India.
“This small screen (24) was bigger than the big screen that I have done in India. It was bigger than the biggest that I’ve ever done,” Anil, who played a game show host in Slumdog Millionaire that fetched him international visibility, said in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.
“For example, the scale of every episode was bigger than any of the films I’ve done in the past. The entire series is worth $125-150 million. I’ve never done such a big show in my career. It was totally very special,” added the 50-year-old.
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TV Guide Magazine Daily Review – Chuck, 24: Happy and Unhappy Endings
Anil Kapoor’s final hours as President Hassan were his finest, clocking his protector Jack and giving himself over to the terrorists in hopes of averting the bomb blast. (He cut it close. There were only seven seconds left when the doomed Tarin stopped the timer.) In scenes of unusual reflection, Kapoor convincingly portrayed both Hassan’s defiant idealism in his push for peace and deep sorrow that he couldn’t win over the militant insurgents now deciding his bloody fate. He died a true hero’s death.
iFMagazine TV Review: 24 – SEASON EIGHT – ’6 a.m to 8 a.m.’
Again, great stuff, and wonderful performances by all. Wersching has really had an amazing range to play this year, and her subtle wounded looks have said it all in many moments that would have been too broad by lesser actors. She’s incredible and if Jack deserves to be with anyone, it’s Wersching’s Renee who is a perfect fit.
This two-hour episode will be hard to beat, but with the clock ticking toward the end of 24 as we know it, it’s nice to have it back on its feet and heading toward the finish line with clarity, purpose and, well, Jack Bauer kicking ass and not taking names.
CNN TV Recap: The one Jack didn’t save on ’24′
Now, raise your hand if you actually believed Jack would save him, because I did too. As Jack and Renee made their way into the apartment building, you could feel the tension building to unprecedented levels. I thought the entire situation played out as one of the season’s finest, and the writers gave us more than we could absorb. Renee noticing the blonde wig on the floor and being first to pull the trigger as her life depended on it was riveting and well done.
“24″ was dead on last night. These two hours were arguably the finest of the season, and that momentum has been building for more than a month with great show after great show. For all the grumbling along the way, “24″ has delivered repeatedly in recent weeks, and as I changed the channel to see the ending of “David versus Goliath”, I was satisfied and spent.
EW ’24′ recap: Heady times for poor Hassan
I love these special two-hour installments of 24; feels like Christmas in April. And there was lots to accomplish tonight, especially given how obvious it appeared last week that Fantastic Sam would surrender to the IRK in exchange for saving 58,000 New Yorkers from three agonizing, radiation-filled days.
Some posters took issue with how I failed to celebrate Anil Kapoor’s mad skillz in the gunfight last week, but that didn’t mean I’ve lost appreciation for his work. Kapoor was in fine form again tonight, starting with the heated argument he had with Dalia over her wanting to join him on his fateful mission. Crazy good stuff, even if I started to suspect that that it wouldn’t end well for her and Kayla.
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Anil Kapoor is all over the place today – here’s his Attack of the Show video interview on G4TV.
Video Link: The Final Hours of 24 with Anil Kapoor (Attack of the Show)
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Anil Kapoor with his second interview of the day (still more to come – he’ll be on Attack of the Show in a few minutes). Should be obvious based on all the press he’s doing that tonights double-hour episode is a pivotal time for the Omar Hassan character…
Video Link: ’24′ Star Anil Kapoor ‘Sad’ About Show’s End
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Anil Kapoor interviewed on Good Day LA this morning. It includes a clip from tonights double-hour episode of 24 (starts an hour earlier tonight, don’t forget!) at the start and some more around the 5:35 mark.
Source: Redlasso
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Den of Geek – 24 Season 8 episode 14 review:
All in all, this was a great episode that did one very important thing: it moved the story forward constantly, and didn’t get too bogged down in details and stalling tactics.
In one episode we’ve seen the rods arrive in Manhattan, get assembled and moved into place and be armed; we’ve seen President Taylor’s staff turn on her and we’ve seen Jack kick some much overdue ass.
EW ’24′ recap: Ethan’s heart just wasn’t in it!:
Before I address tonight’s exhilarating episode, attention must be paid to Friday’s news about the show’s series finale on May 24. The announcement wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but it was bittersweet nonetheless; it’s always sad when an old friend leaves our living room for good, and it could be a long time before we see another terrific anti-hero like Jack (or The Shield’s Vic Mackey!) on our small screen.
CNN.com TV Recap: First day of the last day on ’24′:
Meanwhile, I thought the pace of the episode’s action was remarkable and never let go with a few unforgettable moments of heart-pounding, tense drama.
As Jack and Renee attempted to move President Hassan and his family out of the U.N., that tunnel scene was well-orchestrated and fantastic to watch. Amidst the clips being reloaded and smoke grenades being tossed, the situation seemed to escalate with every passing moment. Also, the stern words delivered by President Taylor and Brian Hastings were fitting sermons that made all of this FEEL like an authentic crisis. Hastings has flat-out been on a “blog-love” streak for about a month now, and I hope he keeps it up.
Summing it up, this was a stellar episode that hit us from all angles. Its always a good sign when the clock beeps for the last time, and we all take the patented gasp knowing we have reached the end.
IGN TV: 24: “Day 8: 5:00 AM-6:00 AM” Review:
Kudos to Cherry Jones, for giving lending such gravitas and commitment to Taylor’s speech about why she would not consider handing Hassan over to Samir. It takes an actress of Jones’ caliber to invest a speech like that with total commitment and damn if she didn’t seem as much like a President as one could hope for in that moment.
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You finally made your debut on the small screen with 24. How was the experience?
Television abroad is completely different from what it is like over here. It’s very mainstream. Whether it’s the infrastructure, the logistics, the actors, the money or the budget — it’s as good as a big budget film. It was like working on a feature.But it’s still television…
People over there are in awe of Jack Bauer… of Kiefer Sutherland. They are fans of TV shows. Ben Stiller was telling me that for his wife’s birthday party, he asked Keifer to come as a guest to surprise her. That’s the way they look at Jack Bauer’s character. And it looks like the eighth season is going to be the last; that’s what the speculation is so far. So it’s a big thing for me to be a part of the last season of a show like that.How has the response to 24 been?
I’ve got great reviews. They keep reviewing the various episodes one by one, on and off, and I keep getting good reviews about them. One says, Anil Kapoor continues to impress. It’s been great exposure for me. And this is the kind of show that is being played in the bedrooms of most of America and it just adds to my resume, my body of work, for the future.Did you have to work very hard to play the role of President Omar Hassan?
Of course. I was playing a Middle Eastern president, so I had to work hard, read Words of Peace edited by Irwin Abrams, go on YouTube to watch the body language. I went through all the speeches of the leaders of the world. I bought all the books and read about those countries, their history… met a lot of Middle Eastern people and learnt to talk like them.Did you have to do the same for Slumdog Millionaire as well?
Yes, of course. I had to practice a lot. It didn’t happen without any effort.Were you nervous about working in Hollywood?
Yes, a little. But I was preparing myself. The crew over there and the actors are more organised. Of course, there are creative discussions, but they’re more or less prepared. So I decided to be totally prepared as well. They approached me after having heard of me as a popular actor in India. And they must have had certain expectations in terms of, ‘what can he bring to us?’ So, I went as prepared as I could and asked them, in turn, ‘what do you have to offer?’In terms of the number of movies and the variety of roles you have done, you are a far more accomplished actor than Kiefer Sutherland… And they gave me that kind of treatment too. On 24, as well as when I was working with Danny Boyle on Slumdog… A lot of Indian actors, who have done roles internationally, tend to get typecast with time…
Source and full interview: Hindustan Times
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Clip #1: Hastings and Weiss
CTU Director Hastings (Mykelti Williamson. L) sends a message to Chief of Staff Rob Weiss (Chris Diamantopoulos, R) in the “1:00 – 2:00 AM” episode of 24 that aired Monday, March 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2010 FOX BROADCASTING.
Clip #2: Jack Bauer and CTU TAC team
Jack (Kiefer Sutherland, R) and CTU field agents set out on a covert mission in the “1:00 – 2:00 AM” episode of 24 that aired Monday, March 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2010 FOX BROADCASTING.
Clip 3: Hassan and Taylor
President Haasan (Anil Kapoor , L) and President Taylor (Cherry Jones, R) in the “1:00 – 2:00 AM” episode of 24 that aired Monday, March 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2010 FOX BROADCASTING.
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Update 3/28/2010: I have been told by a huge Anil Kapoor fan that Anil has NOT returned to Los Angeles. Although this interview/article was first published in a February issue of TV Guide, it was apparently conducted months beforehand – Anil’s final episode count likely remains at sixteen. The original post is below.
Back in December, Anil Kapoor said he’d be in sixteen episodes of 24 (after originally only being contracted for ten). Well it looks like the producers really do love him, as he’s flying back to Los Angeles to film even more episodes soon.
This news comes shortly after learning that Jennifer Westfeldt (Meredith Reed) would be returning to ’24′ soon. Hmm, I sense a connection here.
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Promo pics from 24 Season 8 Episode 4 (7:00PM – 8:00PM). Photos of Jack Bauer, Renee Walker, Cole Ortiz, and Omar Hassan.
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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
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