Rabbit Hole is an upcoming thriller series that follows the story of John Weir, a master manipulator in the world of corporate espionage, portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland. He is known for his role as Jack Bauer in 24, a series centered around counterterrorism. Rabbit Hole centers around Weir being framed for murder by powerful and influential individuals, forcing him to use all his resources and skills to uncover the truth and clear his name. The series is a creation of John Requa and Glen Ficarra, known for their work in action comedies and dark humor. The duo has a rich history of writing for popular films such as Bad Santa, I Love You Phillip Morris, and their most recent work, Jungle Cruise.
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The series marks a return to the action-thriller genre for Sutherland, who recently portrayed President Tom Kirkman on the ABC/Netflix drama Designated Survivor. The teaser trailer for the series sets the tone for the show, depicting Weir’s paranoid and sleep-deprived state as he navigates the dangerous world of corporate espionage and tries to uncover the truth. You can watch the trailer below:
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What to Expect From Rabbit Hole
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Rabbit Hole poses the question of how to take on individuals with such immense power and control over entire populations and the extent one would go to clear their name and seek justice. The show promises to be an intense and thrilling ride as Weir exhausts all his resources to uncover the truth and clear his name while also dealing with the powerful and influential individuals who framed him. Audiences can anticipate similar elements of the spy and action genres as seen in other thrillers and Sutherland’s prior performances. What is certain is that when Kiefer Sutherland is cast in an action thriller, there’s always someone out to get him.
Rabbit Hole boasts a talented ensemble cast in addition to Kiefer Sutherland’s leading role as John Weir. Rob Yang, known for his role in Succession, will play a high-ranking government official who becomes embroiled in a mysterious scheme that could potentially change the course of the world. It remains to be seen whether Yang’s character will be a friend or foe to Weir. Wendy Makkena, who has appeared in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, will play Debra, a respected news anchor who receives a major scoop but must verify its credibility before going public.
The supporting cast also includes Charles Dance, known for his role in Game of Thrones, who will play Dr. Ben Wilson, Meta Golding from Empire, who plays Hailey Winton, Enid Graham of Mare of Easttown, in the role of Josephine “Jo” Madi, Ozark’s Jason Butler Harner as Valence, and Walt Clink as an intern. Currently, there is no information about these characters’ roles in the story and how they connect to Weir’s character.
Rabbit Hole is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Mar. 26.
