Spoilers and news for the hit FOX television show 24
Annie Wersching was on G4TV’s Attack of the Show to discuss the future of 24, and gave some exciting 24 Season 8 teases.
Jack Bauer may seem invincible on ‘24,’ but not when it comes to FBI Agent Renee Walker. Actress Annie Wersching sits down with Kevin Pereira to talk about her role opposite of Kiefer Sutherland, 24’s latest season and what’s in store for the show’s future.
Video Link: G4TV.com
Annie Wersching and husband Stephen Full
Congratulations to Annie and Stephen!
The clock is ticking down … to a new baby.
24 star Annie Wersching and her actor/comedian husband Stephen Full are expecting their first child, they tell PEOPLE exclusively.
The couple is “ecstatic,” says Wersching, who plays Renee Walker opposite Kiefer Sutherland on the show.
“Feeling great” during her pregnancy, Wersching, 32, notes that she’s “craving mint chocolate chip ice cream!”
The couple married at their Los Angeles home in September 2009.
Source: PEOPLE
Photos of last nights episode courtesy of FOX.
Fancast’s Matt Mitovitch seems to be hinting at some Jack and Renee romance later in the season:
What is going to happen to Renee on ‘24‘? Is she going to be happy with Jack? – Debra
Say what you will about all the season-opening Sturm und Drang, but it has pushed those two crazy kids closer together. The jury is going to remain out on their ultimate fate as Jack and Renee progress on slightly different paths over the next few weeks. But closer to season’s end, they’ll enjoy a bit more “quality time” together.
Source: Fancast.com
Fan video that I made and wanted to share. No romantic stuff in this one, just pure action.
Photos of last nights episode courtesy of FOX.
iF MAGAZINE: When you were on 24 last season, was there any point where they said, “We’d like you to come back next year?”
ANNIE WERSCHING: I was getting hints of that toward the end of the season, but when the season was over, it wasn’t official yet as far as in writing or anything like that. I was actually up for new shows and then I was offered a couple of shows, so we had to go to them and say, “Hey, we need to sign on the dotted line.” So they did.iF: So your preference was to return to Renee on 24, rather than take a new acting job?
WERSCHING: Yes. It’s such a great show. It’s such a great role.iF: Did you guess from the first few episodes of last season that Renee’s arc was going to wind up adopting some of Jack’s methods, as far as torturing suspects to get information?
WERSCHING: I knew it was going to be her struggle and her battle for the whole season, but even up to the very last episode in her last scene with Jack, she still is saying, “Please, what do I do? Tell me what to do.” And he actually says, “Don’t do it. Don’t do anything you can’t live with, because I know what it’s like,” living with those decisions that he had made. I knew it was going to be her whole struggle and her whole conflict for the whole season, but I wasn’t sure exactly where it was going to go.
Read the entire interview at iFMagazine.com.
This was a Valentine’s Day Promo made by FOX featuring nearly all of their shows (Fringe, Bones, Human Target, House, Family Guy, and 24). It aired during American Idol last night. All of the scenes were previously aired (Jack and Renee stuff was from episode 4), but people were asking for this promo so here you go:
YouTube Link: Fox Valentine’s Day Promo – Jack and Renee (HD)
Here is the audio from Annie Wersching’s interview on this mornings Kevin and Bean Show (KROQ 106.7 FM).
Direct MP3 Link (6.2MB, 7 minutes 19 seconds)
Jack and Cole:
Video Link: Clip from episode 7 of 24 (Feb 8th) – Jack & Cole
Jack and Renee:
Video Link: Second (and final) clip from episode 7 of 24 (Feb 8th) – Jack & Renee
Jack, Vladimir, and Renee:
Another great UK Promo for 24 Season 8 featuring Renee Walker (Annie Wersching). Why doesn’t FOX do anything as cool as this?
Now this is what I like to hear!
TVGuide.com: How would you say Renee plays into this season?
Wersching: Renee didn’t end Day 7 in a very great place. She obviously went through a lot of changes and was just fighting a lot of stuff and trying to figure out what’s right and what’s wrong. Renee has not had a good time of it in between Day 7 and Day 8, so she comes back pretty damaged and she doesn’t have anything to lose so it makes her pretty dangerous. Last year she had her job to lose, her entire career that she’s built, her partner; she had all this stuff she could lose if she did something the wrong way or went against what she thought were her morals and ethics, but this year, meh.TVGuide.com: Is that fun to play?
Wersching: It’s really fun. I got to do so much great stuff last year. From where the character began in the first episode in Season 7 to the 24th, I got the greatest arc that you don’t always see. I’m just so excited that somehow it’s so different again this year.TVGuide.com: How do you think she will help or hinder Jack this season?
Wersching: It’s such an interesting relationship this season because last year they both helped each other in a lot of ways. They both saved each other in a lot of ways. She’s totally now living on the edge and is completely dangerous. She’s trying to help out the new CTU, but she’s definitely not playing by the rules. Jack comes along to try to keep an eye on her and make sure that she doesn’t do anything that can hurt the mission, but I think he really cares about her and wants to make sure that she’s OK because he can obviously tell that something’s off. She has no one to answer to and gets herself into a wee bit of trouble.
Read the full interview over at TVGuide.com
Many thanks to Sky1 for putting these online for us 24 fans in the US!
Video Link: 24 Season 8 Red Hot Renee Walker Promo – Sky1
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”.
Great picture from a TV Guide photo-shoot, with Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer) and Annie Wersching (Renee Walker):
What a buncha showoffs! Let’s just hope Annie was careful with that flame, we wouldn’t want Jack Bauer looking like Harvey Dent/Two Face in 24 season 8 would we? 
Thanks FilmTVGuyNYC
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:
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
Michael Ausiello reveals an intriguing spoiler in his newest “Ask Ausiello” column.
Question: Is Renee Walker bad this season on 24? I’ve heard rumors that she is. —Stefanie
Ausiello: Depends how you define bad. She has essentially morphed into a female Dexter, so girlfriend’s definitely working through some demons.
Source: Ask Ausiello 12/16
Update:
Question: When you say 24’s Renee has morphed into a female version of Dexter, what exactly do you mean? –Stefanie
Ausiello: She gets off on hurting bad people.
Source: Ask Ausiello 12/22