LOS ANGELES — Kiefer Sutherland will undergo surgery for a ruptured cyst near his kidney that will temporarily halt production on his hit Fox series 24.
"We are temporarily suspending production of 24 while our friend and colleague Kiefer Sutherland undergoes a medical procedure," the network said in a statement. "We hope to resume production shortly and do not anticipate any disruption in the broadcast of this season's episodes."
The cyst ruptured while the 43-year-old actor was working last week, but production continued until Friday without him. Sutherland is expected to be back on the job as Jack Bauer within the week.
"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," his rep said in a statement. "He looks forward to returning to work (this) week."
The eighth season of 24 premiered last month.
- Comment
