Two new actors have been cast in the forthcoming season of 24, according to reports.

The Hollywood Reporter states that Dirt star Jeffrey Nordling will be lining up alongside Kiefer Sutherland in the real-time action thriller's season series. The 45-year-old actor, whose film credits include Working Girl and Quiz Show, will play an FBI agent called Larry and be a regular cast member.

John Billingsley, best known for playing Dr Phlox in four seasons of Enterprise, will play a recurring role in the seventh season, although no details about the nature of his character have emerged.

The new season of 24 will be launched in January 2008.