James Cromwell and Eddie Izzard join cast of 24

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Source: Fox

James Cromwell and Eddie Izzard have signed on to join the cast of Fox's 24 for season six.

Cromwell will recur this season as Phillip Bauer, the estranged father of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), while British actor/comedian Izzard will portray a villainous accomplice, Darren McCarthy.

In addition to Cromwell and Izzard, newcomers joining the show include Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle), Marisol Nichols ("In Justice"), Alexander Siddig (Syriana) and Harry Lennix ("Commander in Chief"). Eric Balfour and Carlo Rota will reprise their respective roles as CTU contractors Milo Pressman and Morris O'Brian.

Season six will being in January on Fox.