ABC has unveiled the first teaser for “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, the new President of the United States.
In the clip, Sutherland, a lower cabinet member, gets sworn in to office after an attack on Washington wipes out everyone above him in the line of succession. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history.
“Designated Survivor,” which premieres this fall, was ordered straight to series by the network in December. Natascha McElhone, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett and Tanner Buchanan also star.
The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios produce the series, created and executive produced by David Guggenheim. Simon Kinberg, who developed the project with Guggenheim, also serves as executive producer alongside Sutherland, Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel and Aditya Sood. Paul McGuigan directed the first episode.
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"Nashville" is the story of reigning country music queen Rayna (Connie Britton), who feels threatened with the arrival of young sensation Juliette (Hayden Panettiere). But the two eventually come to terms and help each other navigate the drama-filled world of country music
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Deacon is Maddie's father Maddie got quite the shock when she uncovered evidence that Deacon is her father instead of Teddy
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Will tries to kiss Gunnar These best buds got a little too close for Gunnar's comfort when the secretly gay Will tried to come on to him
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Jolene dies of an overdose Juliette's mother tried to protect her daughter by killing Dante, only to succumb to a drug overdose
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Deacon and Rayna Crash A drunken Deacon argued with Rayna to the point that she crashed the car she was driving, leading to her going into a coma and he to prison, albeit briefly
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Peggy gets shot Peggy literally took a bullet for her husband, Teddy, when a disgruntled employee tried to kill him at a party
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Luke/Deacon propose to Rayna Rayna had quite the night when Luke proposed to her onstage, only for Deacon to propose right after
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Juliette is pregnant Juliette's career plans got stalled when she learned that she was expecting and Avery is the father
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Deacon has liver cancer Deacon hid his illness for as long as he could, as he didn't want Rayna to once again be forced to take care of him
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Jeff dies saving Juliette Jeff literally tried to talk Juliette off a ledge, only to fall to his own death in the attempt
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"Nashville" is the story of reigning country music queen Rayna (Connie Britton), who feels threatened with the arrival of young sensation Juliette (Hayden Panettiere). But the two eventually come to terms and help each other navigate the drama-filled world of country music