Editorial Staff
Recently canned ABC drama “Designated Survivor” will return for a third season – but on Netflix.
The political drama starring Kiefer Sutherland will be helmed by showrunner Neal Baer. In Season 3, President Kirkman (Sutherland) will face a political reality… campaigning. What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? This season will explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and “fake news.” Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.
Season 3 will go into production later this year and launch in 2019.
Executive Producer Mark Gordon says “The continuation of the show via Netflix is a win-win for all involved. The story of President Kirkman and those around him has not been fully told and we look forward to working with our new partner in continuing the show for a global audience.”
Sutherland says “”I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for season 3 of ‘Designated Survivor’ with Netflix, eOne and Neal Baer. I believe this format will allow us to continue to delve deeply into storylines and issues concerning the American electorate that were not previously possible.”
Sutherland’s former series “24” is about to relaunch over at Fox, but with Netflix picking up “Designated Survivor” it doesn’t look like a Jack Bauer reprise will be on the cards.
