{"id":2857,"date":"2025-04-10T08:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichesitetool.com\/?p=2857"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:40:18","slug":"hollywood-hero-quit-acting-after-nightmare-with-most-unprofessional-co-star-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/10\/hollywood-hero-quit-acting-after-nightmare-with-most-unprofessional-co-star-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood hero quit acting after nightmare with \u2018most unprofessional co-star in the world\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Freddie Prinze Jr described 24 co-star Kiefer Sutherland as ‘the most unprofessional dude in the world’ (Picture: 20thC.Fox\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Freddie Prinze Jr <\/a>had such a ‘terrible’ experience<\/a> on action series 24, he took a hiatus from acting and considered quitting Hollywood altogether.<\/p>\n

The source of the Scooby Doo actor’s<\/a> contention was his co-star Kiefer Sutherland, who played the show’s lead character, maverick intelligence agent Jack Bauer.<\/p>\n

‘Kiefer was the most unprofessional dude in the world,’ Prinze Jr, 49, candidly told ABC News in 2014. ‘That\u2019s not me talking trash, I\u2019d say it to his face. I think everyone that\u2019s worked with him has said that.’<\/p>\n

The She\u2019s All That actor claimed he was forced to remove his shoes during scenes with Sutherland, implying that the 58-year-old was self-conscious about their height difference.<\/p>\n

Prinze Jr continued: \u2018I didn\u2019t have to take my shoes off to do scenes with him, which they made me do [at 24]. Just put the guy on an apple box or don\u2019t hire me next time. You know I\u2019m 6 feet and he\u2019s 5\u20194.\u2019<\/p>\n

The I Know What You Did Last Summer divulged no further details about his 24-episode tenure playing Cole Ortiz in the 2010 season of 24, but it made him rethink his entire career.<\/p>\n

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Prinze Jr said he ‘hated every moment’ of his experience on 24 (Picture: 20thC.Fox\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sutherland’s rep said the actor was unaware of Prinze Jr’s complaints (Picture: 20thC.Fox\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He said: ‘I hated every moment of it. I just wanted to quit the business after that. So, I just sort of stopped.’<\/p>\n

According to IMDb, Prinze Jr took a two-year break from acting after his 2010 commitments, eventually returning to TV movie Happy Valley, which also starred Mena Suvari.<\/p>\n

Sutherland’s spokesperson said he was completely unaware of Prinze Jr’s complaints.<\/p>\n

They told Fox News in 2014: \u2018Kiefer worked with Freddie Prinze, Jr. more than five years ago, and this is the first he has heard of Freddie\u2019s grievances.<\/p>\n

They concluded: \u2018Kiefer enjoyed working with Freddie and wishes him the best.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Prinze Jr took a hiatus from acting after staring in 24 (Picture: 20thC.Fox\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sutherland wished Prinze Jr ‘the best’ after hearing his complaints (Picture: 20thC.Fox\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prinze Jr’s 24 character Cole Ortiz was the director of field operations at the Counter Terrorist Unit Los Angeles Division, working alongside Bauer.<\/p>\n

He starred in the show in the eighth season.<\/p>\n

Sutherland, meanwhile, portrayed Jack Bauer from 24’s debut in 2002 for nine seasons until it ended in 2014.<\/p>\n

Each season covers 24 consecutive hours as Bauer races against the clock to save the world from impending terror attacks and threats.<\/p>\n

Sutherland previously spoke to Metro<\/a> about the show, which he described as a blessing for an actor.<\/p>\n

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