A panicked Hassan has seen this day turn more dangerous than he ever feared. The Middle Eastern president places phone call in this scene.

Cole Ortiz is played by Freddie Prince on season eight of 24. He'll have to deal with an American hero often.

Brian Hastings isn't the worst boss CTU has ever seen. That's high praise for the guy!

Both Kim Raver and William Devane are returning to 24. They will join Kiefer Sutherland and Live Another Day in 2014.

Jack is totally in charge on 24. He leads the CTU crew in this scene from the 1 a.m. hour.

President Taylor has not had an easy administration. She's seen here at a meeting of the Joint Chief of Staff.

We have bad news, 24 fans. Kim Bauer plays a prominent role on season eight of the show.

Chloe is seen here with Hastings. It took the latter long enough to realize how awesome the former is!

Jack must adjust to a new CTU on season eight. Its led by Brian Hastings.

Pictured here: Secretary of State Ethan Kanin (Bob Gunton) and Chief of Staff Rob Weiss (Chris Diamantopoulos).