Series creator Chris Carter is back as director and co-writer; Amanda Peet and music’s Xzibit also have been cast, reportedly as fellow FBI agents. Duchovny also is gearing up for a second season of his Showtime series “Californication,” and Anderson is one of the hosts of PBS’ newly revised “Masterpiece” franchise. Only about a third of the season’s episodes had been finished at the point the strike began in November, and it soon became clear Fox wouldn’t be able to maintain a production schedule guaranteeing that the show’s well-known format could be upheld for Year Seven. Since the 100-day walkout by the Writers Guild of America was resolved Tuesday — and even then, unless Fox decides to extend the television year beyond its usual May conclusion so all “24” episodes could air — it’s very likely viewers will be without new exploits of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) this season. Copyright 1999 - 2008 - The Buffalo News copyright-protected material. read more

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