Sean Astin is joining the cast of Fox's real-time drama "24,"which again will kick off its season with four episodes being shownover two consecutive nights.
The "Lord of the Rings" hobbit will portray a new addition to theCounter Terrorist Unit in the drama series, which stars KieferSutherland as agent Jack Bauer.
Astin joins other new cast members Jean Smart, Connie Britton andBrady Corbet for the series' upcoming fifth season, which willpremiere with two episodes Jan. 8, followed by two more Jan. 9 (thesecond episode on Jan. 9 will be the show's 100th).
On Jan. 16, the fifth hour of "24" will air in the show's regular8 p.m. Monday slot.
The scheduling strategy is designed to let viewers watch an entireseason on a weekly basis without repeats or preemptions. This willmark the second consecutive season that Fox has employed the four-hour, two-night premiere strategy for "24."
Season 5 will pick up 18 months after the fourth season ended,with Jack presumably dead but actually living a new life with Diane(Britton) and her son Derek (Corbet). Smart is set to play first ladyMartha Logan.
Hollywood Reporter
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