The 52 year-old star told IMDB that she recently told the show’s star, actor Kiefer Sutherland, that she was a fan of the series. Basinger and Sutherland worked together in the film The Sentinel.
Basinger commented on her possible new job by saying, "I love that show. That would be cool."
Sutherland also showed his enthusiasm for Basinger to join the cast, saying, "I’m gonna hold her to that."