Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Howard Gordon Discusses 'The Beast In Me,' Potential '24' Revival, and Career
Howard Gordon, who has made popular shows like '24' and 'Homeland', has a new show called 'The Beast In Me' coming out on Netflix.
It's a mystery about a writer and her neighbor.
Howard is also talking about bringing back '24' with the original star, Kiefer Sutherland, because they have a new idea for it.
He also mentioned his old show 'Accused' might come back for special episodes.
Howard is excited about making shows for streaming services because more people around the world can watch them.
He thinks making shows like '24', which had many episodes per year, is very hard and might not be possible for audiences to watch anymore because people's watching habits have changed.
He also talked about casting Timothée Chalamet when he was young for 'Homeland' and how he discovered him.
Howard Gordon's new limited series, 'The Beast In Me,' starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, premieres on Netflix on November 13th.
Gordon is working on a potential revival of the series '24' with Kiefer Sutherland, stating that an idea has been written and steps have been taken forward.
The Fox crime drama 'Accused,' developed by Gordon, may return as an 'event series' according to Fox TV Network President Michael Thorn.
Gordon reflects on the challenges of producing long-running, serialized shows like '24' and the changing viewing habits of audiences due to streaming and fractured attention spans.
He also discussed casting Timothée Chalamet in 'Homeland' and his thoughts on Chalamet's recent statement about not returning to television.
- Who
- Howard Gordon, television producer and showrunner
- What
- Discussed his new Netflix series 'The Beast In Me', a potential revival of '24', and his career in television.
- When
- November 13th (premiere of 'The Beast In Me')
- Where
- In an interview with Deadline.
- Why
- To promote his new streaming series and address current projects and career reflections.
- New Series
- 'The Beast In Me' premieres on Netflix November 13th.
- Showrunner
- Howard Gordon
- Key Actors
- Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys
- Gordon's Past Successes
- '24', 'Homeland', 'Accused', 'Tyrant'
- '24' Revival
- In development, with Kiefer Sutherland's support.
- 'Accused' Status
- Possibility of returning as an event series.