The breathless real-time thriller following counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer through a single desperate day was made in Los Angeles – whose offices, freeways and neighbourhoods doubled for cities across America and beyond.
Where was 24 filmed?
24 was filmed largely in and around Los Angeles, California, which doubled for many cities.
Every 24 location, explained
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CTU and the city – Los Angeles
Jack Bauer’s world used offices and streets across Los Angeles.
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The suburbs – the San Fernando Valley
Residential scenes used Chatsworth and the San Fernando Valley.
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The wider county – San Pedro and Malibu
Seaside and civic scenes used San Pedro and Malibu.
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Los Angeles as many cities
LA doubled for cities across America through the show’s seasons.
Planning a visit
Los Angeles – the show’s real production base – is an accessible, endlessly filmable city.
24 Fun Facts
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Filmed in Los Angeles The globe-trotting thriller was made largely in and around LA.
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Real time Each season covers a single 24-hour day in real time.
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The ticking clock The on-screen digital clock became the show’s signature.
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Jack Bauer Kiefer Sutherland stars as the relentless agent.
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A landmark thriller The series redefined the TV action-thriller in the 2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was 24 filmed?
Largely in and around Los Angeles, California, which doubled for many cities.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
Several seasons are, while LA doubled for other cities too.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Los Angeles is accessible.
Who stars in 24?
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer.
When did it start?
2001.
