'Designated Survivor' Air Date, Teaser & News: Kiefer Sutherland As US President Is Top Drama Fave This Fall; What Is It About?

"Designated Survivor" is an upcoming series starring Kiefer Sutherland. It is set to air on ABC and will debut on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. The show is already receiving early favorable feedback from the public, as it is expected to be one of the hits for this coming fall TV season.

'Designated Survivor' Comic Con Panel & Screening

Deadline reports that "Designated Survivor" will have a panel at the San Diego Comic Con on July 23 and it's expected to draw huge crowds along with "The Walking Dead" and "Doctor Strange." Kiefer Sutherland will be joined by the show's other stars, Maggie Q and Kal Penn, as well as the producers and writers. They will be fielding questions from the fans.

Lucky Comic Con attendees will also be able to watch a special preview screening of pilot episode, which should drum up buzz for the series even more before it begins its run on TV. Ahead of its actual premiere, here's what you have to know about "Designated Survivor," the potential ABC hit series this fall.

#DesignatedSurvivor is ready for #SDCC2016! pic.twitter.com/8KT3rxVNPL

— Designated Survivor (@ABCDesignated) July 20, 2016

'Designated Survivor' Plot Details

"Designated Survivor" features Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, who works as the head of the Housing and Urban Development in the U.S. government. His character is described as nerdy, per The Hollywood Reporter. But then an unfortunate incident has taken place, leaving Tom Kirkman to assume the role of the U.S. president.

While he hesitates to take on the task, given his lack of political experience, as Tom has never been voted into office, has actually had no choice. The U.S. government has been crippled due to a terror attack and his as the designated survivor automatically mandates him to lead the country. "Designated Survivor" is the official term given to the line of succession in government, per The Washington Post.

'Designated Survivor' Behind The Scenes

Aside from the actors already mentioned, "Designated Survivor" also features Natascha McElhone, Italia Ricci, Adan Canto, Tanner Buchanan and LaMonica Garret. The show is created by David Guggenheim and filming takes place in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about "Designated Survivor" below.