24 (2001) (TV Show)

format_quote Jack Bauer: I know you think you're doing the right thing,
(raising his voice)
Jack Bauer: but this is not going to happen.
Kim: Somebody has to do it!
Jack Bauer: Someone will, not you!
Kim: (raising her voice) I'm the best match!
Jack Bauer: (raising his voice even more) You're not a field operative!
Kim: I have weapons training. This is decoy work. Saunders' people won't even come close to me.
Jack Bauer: (shouting) Kim, you don't know what you're talking about. If everything was to go right in this scenario, which not a chance I'm willing to take!
Kim: (shouting) You're not taking it! I am!
Jack Bauer: (grabs Kim and puts her up against the wall) The reason why you've got this job,
(shouting)
Jack Bauer: the reason why I GAVE you this job is so that I could make sure you'd be safe!
Kim: (voice breaking) I took this job because I wanted it, not because you wanted me here. I know that this is hard for you, but this is not your decision. This is my job; better yet, my duty. I'm gonna be safe.
(crying)
Kim: But I'm doing it.

stars  Jack's last name came from a character we've seen in La Femme Nikita (1997) (Peter Bauer, #1.06). The famous split screen we see in 24 was used on La Femme Nikita #1.03 and Jack's motto "whatever it takes" is said by Michael and Madeleine in the first season of La Femme Nikita.

stars  After working on 24, Freddie Prinze Jr said that working with Kiefer Sutherland almost made him quit the acting business.

stars  Paul Blackthorne, who plays season 3 main villain, Saunders, originally auditioned for the role of Amador, another one of the season 3 villains. After failing the audition, his agent negotiated with the producers and managed to get the role of Saunders.

stars  Kim Bauer is abducted a total of six times

stars  Jayne Atkinson originally auditioned for the role of The President's wife, Martha Logan, in Season 5. Jean Smart was eventually cast as Mrs. Logan, and Atkinson was later cast in the role of CTU executive Karen Hayes. In a subsequent interview, Atkinson said that her audition for the role of Martha Logan had gone well, but that Jean Smart was perfect for the part. In addition, she felt a stronger connection to her role as Karen Hayes.