Designated Survivor: Kiefer Sutherland Takes on the Presidency

Kiefer Sutherland Stars as Tom Kirkman in Political Thriller

New Series Premieres on ABC

Kiefer Sutherland is set to star as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills the entire line of succession. The series, titled "Designated Survivor," is an American political thriller drama that will air on ABC.

Designated Survivor is created by David Guggenheim and executive produced by Mark Gordon and Kiefer Sutherland. The series follows Kirkman as he navigates the challenges of leading the country in the aftermath of a national tragedy. The show will explore the complexities of power, the fragility of democracy, and the resilience of the human spirit.