by Mof Gimmers
Keifer Sutherland has signed up to play Jack Bauer in the smash series, 24, for another three years.
The show is currently up to series five, which means Jack Bauer has finally done a full working week. His week involved Dennis Hopper trying to kill everyone ever, his family being murdered, Jack's smack addiction and various attempts on the President's life. My week involves smoking and putting biscuits in my mouth.
With a 24 film coming out, and the signing of the three year extension, Sutherland stands to earn himself an impressive/gratuitous $40 million. Phew. Cheap at double the price I reckon... well... he does keep on saving the world doesn't he?
The deal with Fox also sees him promoted (in real life that is) from "co-executive producer" to "executive producer" for the sixth and seventh seasons, as well as allowing Sutherland to set up a new production company to produce series programming for various networks.
The things he produces will probably be rubbish, but with Jack flinging himself around our screens for a bit longer, we can all rest happy... in a weird tense way.
Tick...Tick...Tick...
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!