Kiefer Sutherland headed back to primetime TV

Fox has picked up the Kiefer Sutherland-starring drama pilot Touch.

The 13-episode order marks Sutherland’s return to U.S. network TV after Fox’s 24.

Touch, from Heroes creator Tim Kring, features Sutherland as a single father to an autistic boy, played by David Mazouz, who communicates through numbers and can predict future events.

Sutherland’s character, Martin Bohm, must decipher what the boy means to say by connecting the numbers in time to discover whose lives will be impacted by future events.

“With Kiefer back on the network as the face and force behind this creative new series, I’m confident it will resonate with viewers this spring,” Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly said in a statement.

Touch also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Danny Glover  and will be produced by Chernin Entertainment and Tailwin Productions.