Beloved ’24’ Star Reveals Working with Kiefer Sutherland ‘Made Me Want to Quit Acting’: ‘I Hated Every Moment of It’

24 might have been one of the most popular TV series of its era, but one notable cast member expressed some harsh feelings about their involvement in the award-winning thriller series.

In an interview with ABC News back in 2014, 24 star Freddie Prinze Jr. revealed his “terrible” experiences working on the show, thanks in large part to what he viewed as an unfavorable working relationship with Kiefer Sutherland.

“I did 24, and it was terrible. I hated every moment of it,” Prinze explained. “Kiefer was the most unprofessional dude in the world. That’s not me talking trash. I’d say it to his face. I think everyone that’s worked with him has said that.”

Prinze went on to explain that his time on the show weighed so heavily on him, he briefly left acting behind for a time, saying the show “made me want to quit the business.”

For a time, Prinze went on to work with WWE as a writer, recalling that his experiences working with the famously colorful promotion was less negative than his time with Sutherland.

“I went and worked for Vince McMahon at the WWE for Christ’s sake, and it was a crazier job than working with Kiefer,” the Scooby Doo star said. “But at least he was cool and tall. I didn’t have to take my shoes off to do scenes with him, which they made me do. Just put the guy on an apple box or don’t hire me next time. You know I’m six feet and he’s five four.”

Responding to Prinze’s claims, Sutherland’s representatives shared a statement reflecting on the two actors’ time together on 24.

“Kiefer worked with Freddie Prinze Jr. more than five years ago, and this is the first he has heard of Freddie‘s grievances,” Sutherland’s representative told The Hollywood Reporter. “Kiefer enjoyed working with Freddie and wishes him the best.”