'Never say never': Actress Miranda Otto teases Kiefer Sutherland's return as Jack Bauer in new 24 spinoff series

By Benge Nsenduluka For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 16:53 EST, 9 February 2017 | Updated: 17:02 EST, 9 February 2017

She stars in the hot new Fox spinoff 24: Legacy.

And fans of the original 24 series could be in for a treat, with actress Miranda Otto teasing Kiefer Sutherland's return as Jack Bauer this week.

The 49-year-old Lord of the Rings star said 'never say never' when asked about the possibility of Keifer appearing on her show.

Dropping hints? Fans of the original 24 series could be in for a treat, with actress Miranda Otto teasing Kiefer Sutherland's return as Jack Bauer this week

Dropping hints? Fans of the original 24 series could be in for a treat, with actress Miranda Otto teasing Kiefer Sutherland's return as Jack Bauer this week

'Kiefer's gone on to do another show, you know, he's being the President [on Designated Survivor],' she told The Sydney Morning Herald.

'I mean, it's a never say never situation. You never know whether he might appear at some stage down the track, I don't know.' 

The Brisbane-native plays Senator's wife Rebecca Ingram in the American series, which she believes is a show that will resonate with viewers.

Coming back? 'Kiefer's gone on to do another show, you know, he's being the President [on Designated Survivor],' Miranda told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'I mean, it's a never say never situation. You never know whether he might appear at some stage down the track, I don't know'

Coming back? 'Kiefer's gone on to do another show, you know, he's being the President [on Designated Survivor],' Miranda told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'I mean, it's a never say never situation. You never know whether he might appear at some stage down the track, I don't know'

New gig: The Brisbane-native plays Senator's wife Rebecca Ingram in the American series, which she believes is a show that will resonate with viewers

New gig: The Brisbane-native plays Senator's wife Rebecca Ingram in the American series, which she believes is a show that will resonate with viewers

'The show takes on the changing nature of terrorism and what's happening in the world today,' she said.

The show also stars actors Corey Hawkins, Teddy Sears and Jimmy Smits.

The actress, who recently told Elle magazine that she considers Lord of the Rings to be a career highlight, said she makes a conscious effort to diversify her acting roles.

Current affairs: 'The show takes on the changing nature of terrorism and what's happening in the world today,' she said of the American series

Current affairs: 'The show takes on the changing nature of terrorism and what's happening in the world today,' she said of the American series

'Usually I end up looking for something completely different to who I last played,' she told the publication.

'But there is just a spark that's lit when I read a script or character I want to play.'

And when it comes to getting into character, the Queen Victoria Building ambassador said she makes sure to do extensive research prior to filming.

'Research, reading and rereading, imagination and some space to let it cook. I also love the costuming. Things become much clearer for me once I work on the costume,' she said. 

Diverse roles: The actress, who recently told Elle magazine that she considers Lord of the Rings to be a career highlight, said she makes a conscious effort to diversify her acting roles. 'Usually I end up looking for something completely different to who I last played,' she told the publication

Diverse roles: The actress, who recently told Elle magazine that she considers Lord of the Rings to be a career highlight, said she makes a conscious effort to diversify her acting roles. 'Usually I end up looking for something completely different to who I last played,' she told the publication

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