Voight signs on for villainous role on "24"

Posted: Jun 13, 2008 1:56 pm

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In his first series role in 40 years, Jon Voight has signed on as a recurring character on the upcoming seventh season of 24.

On the Emmy-winning Fox drama, Voight will play the uber-nemesis of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), who is pulling the strings behind next season's terrorist threat.

The character will be introduced during 24's two-hour Season 7 prequel and will be featured heavily in the latter half of the season.

The prequel, now shooting on location in South Africa, is slated to air November 23, with Season 7 of the series kicking off in January.

Voight's role marks the first high-profile villain casting on "24" since Season 1, when Dennis Hopper appeared in the final episodes as Serbian nationalist Victor Drazen.

Voight did several TV guest spots early in his career -- including a three-episode stint on "Gunsmoke" in the late '60s -- until his movie career exploded with "Midnight Cowboy" in 1969.

A four-time Academy Award nominee, Voight won the best actor Oscar for 1978's "Coming Home." He recently reprised his role as Nicolas Cage's father in "National Treasure: Book of Secrets."

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Posted: Jun 13, 2008 11:28 pm

This is very good news. Smile

But i wish they didn't spoil his role in it though...

Posted: Jun 15, 2008 6:09 pm

Not a big fan of John Voight (not sure why), but if he is supposed to be a baddie fair enough - I'm sure I will hate him Very Happy

Just hope he doesn't do a dodgy accent like Dennis Hopper did.

Posted: Jun 15, 2008 9:10 pm

Dennis Hoppers accent was so hilarious! He talks like he has a wet sock in his mouth. It’s just funny to hear him say “Jack Bauer” like “Zhaak Bhhhaaaahhhrrrrr.”

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 2:41 pm

lol, so true! I expected more from Dennis Hopper Shocked

I reckon Voight might be south african - I'm placing my bet!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 4:41 pm

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 8:43 pm

Never heard of him... off to IMBD I go!

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 8:48 pm

He's a decent actor, I hope he's good in 24 though.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 8:49 pm

Decent? Hmm... I hope he's good cause us fans ain't gonna stand for 'decent' anymore. At least I'm not.

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 10:24 pm

How do you not know who Jon Voight is.

He didn't ruin Mission Impossible. MI was awesome. He was in Transformers as well and that was awesome too.

He's also Angelina Jolie's father.

Posted: Jun 25, 2008 12:39 am

How about "Collapse zee corridor immeeeeediateeely"... or "he vill commm"... or "ohhhh you consider yourself infoooormed, you've read magazzzines..."

Anyway, this line is hardly true: "Voight's role marks the first high-profile villain casting on "24" since Season 1, when Dennis Hopper appeared in the final episodes as Serbian nationalist Victor Drazen."

Let's not forget about James Cromwell (Phillip Bauer).

Now, back on topic, Voight is a fantastic actor and I think whatever the writers give him will be performed in a great fashion. I like this.

Posted: Jun 26, 2008 8:26 am

Yeah I agree with you on Voight. I cannot wait for his appearance on the show. He is a phenomenal actor, and this shouldn't be a waste.