President Logan Returning to 24

Over the last seven seasons, 24 has elected some of the most memorable presidents on television, but easily one of the most entertaining (and evil) of the bunch was Charles Logan.  After his character meet the wrong end of his ex-wife's knife in season 6, Gregory Itzin is heading back to a living room near you for a multi-episode arc as season 8 gets underway this January.

So, what brings the villainous former president back into the fold? President Taylor will very reluctantly be forced to ask for Logan's help with an "escalating international diplomatic crisis" when a plot to assassinate Middle Eastern leader Omar Hassan (played by Anil Kapoor) is uncovered.

When asked about pairing up Itzin with fellow Emmy nominee Cherry Jones (President Allison Taylor), executive producer Howard Gordan said, "The opportunity for these two remarkable actors to share the stage was simply too compelling to pass up."

Will TPTB bring back the equaly entertaining Martha Logan? I've got my fingers crossed...

Season 8 of Fox's 24 is set to premiere on January 17 and 18 in a two-night, 4-hour special event.

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