Designated Survivor (TV series)
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| Genre | Political thriller |
| Created by | David Guggenheim |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | ABC |
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Designated Survivor is an upcoming American political drama television series created by David Guggenheim, and starring Kiefer Sutherland, set to air on ABC. The series has been ordered straight-to-series on December 14, 2015.[2][3]
Plot
After all above him in the Presidential line are killed, a United States Cabinet member, played by Kiefer Sutherland, is appointed President of the United States of America.
Cast and characters
- Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, the designated survivor[2]
- Maggie Q as Hannah Watts, a leading FBI Agent[4]
- Kal Penn as Kirkman's speech writer[4]
- Natascha McElhone as Tom’s wife, an EEOC attorney[4]
- Italia Ricci as Emily, Chief of Staff[4]
- Adan Canto as Aaron, White House Deputy Chief of Staff[5]
- LaMonica Garrett as Ritter, Kirkman's Secret Service officer.[6]
- Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman, Tom Kirkman's daughter[7]
- Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, Tom Kirkman's son[7]
Production
Kal Penn, formerly associate director in the White House’s Office of Public Engagement will not only be acting in the role of Tom Kirkman's speech writer, he will also serve as a consultant for the series.[8]
References
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (December 14, 2015). "Kiefer Sutherland in 'Designated Survivor' on ABC, Plays President". TVLine. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 14, 2015). "Kiefer Sutherland To Star In 'Designated Survivor' Series On ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Ramisetti, Kirthana (December 15, 2015). "Kiefer Sutherland to star in ABC drama 'Designated Survivor'". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "'Designated Survivor' Casts Kal Penn, Maggie Q & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2016). "'Designated Survivor': Adan Canto Joins Kiefer Sutherland ABC Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 1, 2016). "ABC's 'Designated Survivor' Casts LaMonica Garrett; Jahmil French Joins A&E's 'The Infamous'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Ge, Linda (March 2, 2016). "ABC's 'Designated Survivor' Casts 'Girl Meets World's' Tanner Buchanan (Exclusive)". TheWrap.com. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (February 5, 2016). "ABC's Kiefer Sutherland Drama Casts Maggie Q, Kal Penn – 'Designated Survivor'". TVLine. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
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