We’ve come to know Kiefer Sutherland as a heroic man with a plan. Many have come to recognize him from his time as the leading man in shows like 24 and Designated Survivor, however, in the new complex series Rabbit Hole, he’s not the obvious protagonist we’re used to seeing, it’s a bit more complicated than that. So, when Glenn Ficarra and John Requa were developing their espionage thriller, they needed a guy who people would trust, so that they could deceive the audience, which is why Kiefer Sutherland was the perfect choice for John Weir.
Glenn Ficarra said that they actually worte the part specifically for Sutherland, the writer explained to CinemaBlend why they had him in mind, and what made them want to cast the 24 alum in their new show:
