LOS ANGELES — In the world of Fox’s hit series “24,” there aren’t many people you can really trust, other than Jack Bauer, of course — and Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce.
Pierce also happens to be the only other character besides Bauer to have appeared in all seven seasons of the show.
Played by veteran character actor Glenn Morshower, Pierce makes his return in tonight’s episode on at 9 p.m. on Fox.
Morshower said that, seven years ago, he never expected he’d be around so long.
“I read for the second episode in season one, and all I knew was it would be a two-episode guarantee,” he said. “All they wanted me to do was be the guy that looks official enough to walk President Palmer someplace and protect him.”
But Morshower’s look of reliability, integrity and loyalty made producers take notice, enough to bring the character back year after year, while other popular regulars fell by the wayside.
Pierce is reintroduced upon recommendation to President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones), who needs someone trustworthy to escort a family member. With Pierce — problem solved.
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