Nephew…or son? That’s the mystery for viewers to solve, when Evan Ellingson begins his 10-episode storyline Sunday night on 24. Jack Bauer’s latest nuclear crisis leads him to an unlikely terrorist source: his own father and brother. During the tense family reunion, we’re introduced to Jack’s nephew, Josh (aka Evan), who looks a lot more like Kiefer Sutherland than his oily papa. Jack and his sister-in-law exchange glances that seem to indicate there’s more to their past relationship than holiday dinners. Young Josh is used as a pawn throughout this intense season, and Jack’s unusually-obsessed with his safe rescue. So who is Evan Ellingson? A few months ago, Parade magazine cited the charismatic 19-year-old as the new face most likely to become a breakout star. He’s an extreme-sports fanatic who enjoys surfing, snowboarding, skating, mountain climbing and scuba-diving. In fact, Evan was actually “discovered” at a skate park nine years ago, and began racking up some impressive acting credits, including the role as long-lost son of criminologist Horatio Cane. Now, those who’ve followed the heroic exploits of Jack Bauer are savoring the possibility that Evan represents a secret offspring on 24.

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