Even when the drama departed prime time in 2010, it had enough fan momentum to spark a limited series, “24: Live Another Day” in 2014. Sixteen years after its first entry into the pop culture landscape, the show is back on the clock with “24: Legacy,” premiering Feb. 5 following Fox’s broadcast of the Super Bowl. It’s also about race, as the new central character is played by African American actor Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton”). I never saw a character like this on television when I was growing up, a patriot who looks like me. “‘24’ holds a special place in the hearts and minds of all of us at Fox,” said Newman.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2017 16:50 UTC