More thoughts on 24

The decision to cast Sean Astin as Lynn McGill on 24 was a questionable one. I just have trouble taking him seriously. Highlights from next week's episode:

Audrey: You're not suggesting that we let them release a canister of nerve gas in a crowded mall...
McGill: That's exactly what we're going to do. It's the only way we can find the terrorists and the other 19 canisters.

(Climbs on chair)

And when we find the terrorists, we're gonna attack. We're gonna go inside, we're gonna go outside, inside and outside. We're gonna get 'em on the run, boys, and once we get 'em on the run we're gonna keep 'em on the run. And then we're gonna go go go go go go and we're not gonna stop 'til we get across that goal line. This is an agency they say is....... is good. Well, I think were better than them. They can't lick us! So what do you say, men?

Buchanan: MCGILL! Are you ready champ?
McGill: I've been ready for this my whole life.
Buchanan: Then you take us out on the field.
McGill: You're the only one who ever took me seriously, Bill.