New US drama for Kiefer Sutherland
Sutherland will play a cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes US president after an attack on Washington.
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Kiefer Sutherland will return to television in the role of the US President in a political conspiracy thriller, Designated Survivor.
ABC has now confirmed that the series has officially been picked up with an initial order of 13 episodes.
In the first teaser, Sutherland plays Tom Kirkman, a lower cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history.
The series also stars Natascha McElhone, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett and Tanner Buchanan.
Variety reports showrunner Amy B. Harris has departed and the search for a new showrunner is underway.
Designated Survivor is set to premiere during the US Fall.
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