24's New Lady President Has Been Cherry-picked

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Fox's 24 might not know exactly what story they are spinning this coming season — what with the recent and abrupt scrapping of plans to film in Africa (see the Ausiello Report) — but at the very least they know who will be in charge. Seeing as how Geena Davis might be otherwise occupied with Criminal Minds, Cherry Jones has been appointed president, representing the first major casting for Season 7.

Jones, 51, has appeared in such recent films as Ocean's Twelve, The Village and Signs. Also of note, she became the first openly lesbian actress to win a Tony award (for The Heiress) when she thanked her longtime partner during her 1995 acceptance speech.

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Matt Webb Mitovich

Jul 21, 2007 6:55 AM

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Well her partner is the beautiful, gorgeus, stunning Sarah Paulson of the late great "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". If there is a God, 24 will find a part for her too.
Posted by obriensg1 Jul 21, 2007 10:41 AM Report Abuse

Cherry Jones is an amazing actress and will be a huge asset for 24. Hopefully she's not a long-lost Palmer half sister!
Posted by Buffy Freak Jul 21, 2007 10:41 AM Report Abuse

Honestly, I don't care who's in it. I mean, last Season's cast was fantastic. The cast was not the problem, it was the story. So, hopefully they come up with one fast. One that involves no members of Jack's family (daughter, dad, brother, nephew, wife, whatever, his family have always been the weakest element of 24).
Posted by rikerdonegal Jul 21, 2007 12:34 PM Report Abuse

I agree with rikerdonegal, the story is what really matters, and hopefully they'll refrain from involving Jack's family again, seeing what a big mistake it was this past season (James Cromwell as father - horrible). I had absolutely no idea Sarah Paulson was a lesbian! Couldn't she find a partner her age?
Posted by Nexus Jul 21, 2007 1:12 PM Report Abuse

Ahhh..fact check...she won a Tony for "Doubt" ...that will be $425 for fact checking....
Posted by ivainarlingotn Jul 21, 2007 3:13 PM Report Abuse

I never said she didn't win a second Tony, for Doubt. But the speech in question was for her first win (The Heiress). Boy, that $425 came and went, huh?
Posted by Matt Webb Mitovich Jul 21, 2007 3:27 PM Report Abuse

Wow....Cherry Jones is a terrific actress and a major Broadway star. That is a serious casting coup for 24.
Posted by Columbus Jul 21, 2007 7:55 PM Report Abuse

Another president? So lame.
Posted by jonk1982 Jul 21, 2007 11:44 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the scoop, Matt. I think Cherry is an excellent choice. She's a terrific actress.
Posted by Rod Jul 22, 2007 1:35 AM Report Abuse

Anyone would be better than Geena Davis and her political baggage.
Posted by dshenry Jul 22, 2007 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Geena would have been great. Cherry will be great. I had to go find a picture to remember her and now I do. They are on IMDb - please TVG - get one on her page.
Posted by CinderAngelkc Jul 22, 2007 12:56 PM Report Abuse

Cherry is an awesome actress. I think she'll make a great President.
Posted by tjj50 Jul 23, 2007 6:07 AM Report Abuse

Cherry is an amazing actress. She will make a perfect president on 24.
Posted by abbeyroad21 Jul 23, 2007 9:48 AM Report Abuse

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