Tony Almeida Returning To 24 For Seventh Season

When Fox’s 24 launches Season 7 on Jan. 13 and 14 with a two-night premiere, a familiar face will put in an appearance. A Fox press release reveals who will reappear in season seven. “With CTU dismantled, the show’s setting moves to Washington, D.C., where Jack Bauer faces trial for his actions in the pursuit of justice, Bauer’s day gets off to a shocking start when former colleague Tony Almeida (played by Carlos Bernard), last seen in Day 5, returns after being left for dead by a terrorist conspirator in CTU’s infirmary.”

“Tony’s uncertain fate . . . left the door open for his return,” explains executive producer Howard Gordon. “and since there was no silent clock at the conclusion of his last appearance – the 24 tribute to a major character’s demise – we always kept this as a possibility.” It was widely rumored that Tony was to resurface in the final seconds of last season.

While I am happy that they are bringing Tony Almedia back, I hope the role isn’t a bitter, “angry at Jack” role where he will spend part of an hour telling people how reckless Jack Bauer is only to disappear for the rest of the season. Tony is certainly a fan favorite and hope he comes back in support of Jack Bauer.