Kiefer Sutherland returns to television in 'Designated Survivor'

Kiefer Sutherland arriving at Good Morning America

Kiefer Sutherland was in New York City on Wednesday to promote his new political thriller 'Designated Survivor' premiering tonight at 10|9c on ABC.

About Designated Survivor

Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol during the State of the Union. Kirkman will struggle to keep the country and his family from falling apart, while navigating the highly-volatile political arena and leading the search to find who is responsible for the attack.