Kiefer Sutherland is back in the action thriller genre with his new series Rabbit Hole, set to debut on Paramount+ this spring with him as the lead.
Sutherland is widely recognized for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in the Fox series 24, which ran from 2001 to 2010 and had a brief return in 2014. The show was innovative in its use of real-time storytelling, with each episode spanning 24 hours across a season. After the end of 24, Sutherland continued to act in action-oriented roles, including the part of President Tom Kirkman in the ABC/Netflix series Designated Survivor.
Rabbit Hole is a new show created by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, known for their work on NBC’s This is Us. Kiefer Sutherland is also involved in the project as an executive producer, along with Requa and Ficarra. The show has additional executive producers, including Charlie Gogolak, Hunt Baldwin, and Suzan Bymel. Rabbit Hole will be produced by CBS Studios and will be distributed globally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Kiefer Sutherland is returning to the action genre with his new show Rabbit Hole. Here’s a summary of what is known about the series so far: Plot details still need to be made available. The cast has yet to be announced. The release date and platform for the series have yet to be discovered. Audiences should expect more information to be released in the future.
The Plot
Rabbit Hole is a new series expected to appeal to fans of Kiefer Sutherland’s previous action-oriented work. The show’s official synopsis reads, “John Weir (played by Sutherland) is a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, but when he is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations, nothing is as it seems.” The series follows Sutherland’s character as he attempts to keep democracy alive in a world plagued by government surveillance, misinformation, and hidden forces manipulating events behind the scenes.
From the summary, it seems that the main character in “Rabbit Hole” is similar to the character Jack Bauer from “24”. However, in “Rabbit Hole,” the main character is on the opposite side of the conflict and is targeted by those in power.
“Rabbit Hole” is expected to feature elements common to spy and action thrillers, similar to Kiefer Sutherland’s previous work. The show may explore power struggles between the main character, John Weir, and those who want him eliminated. Additionally, it may delve into conspiracy theories involving population control and government surveillance by unknown forces. These themes are not dissimilar to real-life claims, suggesting that the show may draw inspiration from current events. However, it’s important to note that this is speculation, and more concrete details may not be known until closer to the release date. What is certain is that in any action thriller involving Kiefer Sutherland, someone will try to take him down.
The Cast
“Rabbit Hole” features a talented cast, with Kiefer Sutherland in the lead role as John Weir. The supporting cast includes notable actors such as Rob Yang, known for his role in “Succession,” who will play a high-ranking bureaucrat caught up in a secret scheme with global implications. It’s currently unclear if his character will be an ally or an enemy to Weir.
“Rabbit Hole” also features Wendy Makkena, known for her role in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” as Debra, a reputable news anchor. Her character receives a significant story and is eager to break it to the public, but first must determine the story’s credibility and how it came to her attention.
The cast for the project includes Charles Dance as Dr. Ben Wilson, Meta Golding as Hailey Winton, Enid Graham as Josephine “Jo” Madi, Jason Butler Harner as Valence, and Walt Clink as the intern. It is currently unknown how these characters will connect to the main protagonist, John Weir, played by Kiefer Sutherland, or how they will impact the story.
Release Date
Paramount+ announced during the Television Critics Association press tour that Rabbit Hole would debut on their streaming platform on March 26th. The first two episodes will be available at launch, with subsequent episodes released weekly. The season will consist of eight episodes in total. The series was filmed in Ontario, Canada, the home country of the lead actor, Kiefer Sutherland, who also shot select scenes from his past series, Designated Survivor, in the exact location.
