Jack Bauer Foiled By A Ruptured Cyst

Production on 24 has come to a brief halt this morning as star Kiefer Sutherland is in need of immediate surgery for a ruptured cyst near his kidney.

Ouch!

The rupture happened earlier last week, but the crew was able to shoot some scenes not involving Kiefer to save time. Now, they just have to wait. Kiefer’s publicist released a statement saying:

“While Kiefer Sutherland is frustrated to miss even one day of work, he and Fox decided together that it would be best to complete this minor elective procedure now as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps. He looks forward to returning to work next week.”

Get better, bb! The fictional terrorist world can’t save itself, you know!

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