Warning: This article contains spoilers about the next season of 24 which some readers may prefer to avoid.


Three new actors have been appointed to the cast of 24, according to Variety today.

Brit-born Julian Sands will play Vladamir Bierko, the mandatory billionaire baddie while Peter Weller will appear as Christopher Henderson, a federal agent who originally brought Jack into the CTU. JoBeth Williams will star as Henderson's wife, Miriam.

Previously announced new cast members include Sean Astin as a CTU agent, Connie Britton as Jack's new love interest Diane and Brady Corbet as Diane's son Derek.

Returning cast members include Carlos Bernard (Tony), Kim Raver (Audrey), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe), Gregory Itzin (Charles Logan), Roger Cross (Curtis) and James Morrison (Bill).

24 season five is slated for a January 15 premiere in the US.