Actors considered for 24 roles

This is a list of actors who were considered for roles in 24, but either:
 * did not ultimately appear in the role, or
 * have not yet been confirmed to appear in upcoming productions by official sources.

Richard Burgi

 * Main article: Richard Burgi

Richard Burgi, who played Kevin Carroll in season 1 of 24, was one of many actors originally considered for the lead role of Jack Bauer. The role ultimately went to Kiefer Sutherland, who was suggested by his friend, director Stephen Hopkins.

Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is an American television and film actress. Longoria and Vanessa Ferlito were the last two actresses considered for the role of Claudia in Season 3; the producers eventually settled on Ferlito.

Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Longoria is best known for her breakthrough starring role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives from 2004 to 2012. On this series, her husband was played by Ricardo Antonio Chavira. Other actors with significant roles on Desperate Housewives include Richard Burgi, Steven Culp, Bob Gunton, Jeffrey Nordling, Doug Savant, and Gwendoline Yeo. Longoria also starred in 2006's The Sentinel as a Secret Service agent, alongside Kiefer Sutherland.