NBC has approached Fox about picking up 24, according to reports.
Entertainment Weekly claims that the Peacock network is interested in taking the real-time drama on, should speculation that Fox is planning to call time on the show come to fruition.
"There's definitely some interest," explained an insider close to the negotiations.
Fox is said to be considering axing the series after eight seasons due to declining ratings and spiralling costs.
However, the mooted move would almost certainly delay its plans to launch a Jack Bauer film franchise. 24 executives have previously insisted that it would be logistically difficult to produce a movie while the programme was still running.
Representatives for both Fox and NBC declined to comment.
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Posted Date: Mar 12, 2010