'I'm not the guy for this': Kiefer Sutherland is sworn in as President after devastating attack in action-packed first Designated Survivor trailer

By Iona Kirby For Dailymail.com

Published: 01:17 EST, 18 May 2016 | Updated: 02:11 EST, 19 May 2016

He's best known for playing antihero Jack Bauer.

And Kiefer Sutherland's latest TV offering is no doubt going to be a hit with fans of 24, if the first trailer is anything to go by.

The clip debuted at the ABC Upfront Presentation in New York City on Tuesday.

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First look: The first trailer for Kiefer Sutherland's Designated Survivor debuted at the ABC Upfront Presentation in New York City on Tuesday

First look: The first trailer for Kiefer Sutherland's Designated Survivor debuted at the ABC Upfront Presentation in New York City on Tuesday

The show sees Kiefer star as Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who becomes the President of the United States following a devastating attack on Washington during the State of the Union.

'What the hell am I doing here? I’m not the guy for this,' Tom says before being sworn in following the deaths of the President and members of Congress.

And Tom is not the only one who doubts his abilities. 

During a conversation between a group of White House employees, one of them says: 'The guy’s never been elected to anything.'

Action-packed: It seems that the thriller show is going to be a hit with fans of Jack Bauer and 24

Action-packed: It seems that the thriller show is going to be a hit with fans of Jack Bauer and 24

Drama: The show sees Kiefer star as Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who becomes the President of the United States following a devastating attack on Washington during the State of the Union

Drama: The show sees Kiefer star as Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who becomes the President of the United States following a devastating attack on Washington during the State of the Union

Another person added: 'Did you know President Richmond fired him this morning? Now he’s the President.'

Kal Penn's character Seth then says: ' Maybe he’ll realise he has no business running the country.'

But when he later expresses to Tom that he thinks the unlikely President should step down, he doesn't exactly get the reaction he is hoping for.

'What the hell am I doing here?': Tom says he is 'not the guy for this', but he has no choice

'What the hell am I doing here?': Tom says he is 'not the guy for this', but he has no choice

'We are going to do this my way': Tom clashes with the head of the military over whether or not to wage war in light of the attack on US soil

'We are going to do this my way': Tom clashes with the head of the military over whether or not to wage war in light of the attack on US soil

Love interest: Natascha McElhone plays his wife Jessica, who insists she will always be 'on his side'

Love interest: Natascha McElhone plays his wife Jessica, who insists she will always be 'on his side'

'You may be right, but for now I’m all you got,' Tom points out.

Tom is also seen clashing with the head of the military over whether or not to wage war in light of the attack on US soil.

'We are going to do this my way. If it doesn’t work we’ll try yours,' he says, refusing to back down without a fight.

'For now I'm all you got': Tom defies the people who suggest that he is not qualified to be President

'For now I'm all you got': Tom defies the people who suggest that he is not qualified to be President

Family man: He has two children, and his son tells his young daughter that he's 'not scared of anything'

Family man: He has two children, and his son tells his young daughter that he's 'not scared of anything'

Famous face: Maggie Q portrays FBI Agent Hannah in the series, which will premiere later this year

Famous face: Maggie Q portrays FBI Agent Hannah in the series, which will premiere later this year

Someone off-camera is heard stating: 'We’re in a state of war. Tom Kirkman is not going to get us through this.'

But someone who promises she is on his side is his wife Jessica, portrayed by Natascha McElhone. 

The father-of-two's son is also seen reassuring his young little sister that 'Dad’s not scared of anything,' which it seems gives Tom some more courage to lead the country.

And it looks as though he is going to need it, because it appears the attackers are not yet done.

Full of doubt: White House employees are shown claiming that Tom has 'no business running the country'

Full of doubt: White House employees are shown claiming that Tom has 'no business running the country'

His work is only just beginning: The unlikely President finds out that 'whoever did this is just getting started'

His work is only just beginning: The unlikely President finds out that 'whoever did this is just getting started'

Locking horns: Kal Penn's character Seth tells Tom that he believes he should step down as President
Locking horns: Kal Penn's character Seth tells Tom that he believes he should step down as President

Locking horns: Kal Penn's character Seth tells Tom that he believes he should step down as President

'Whoever did this is just getting started,' explains Maggie Q's character, an FBI agent.

At the end of the trailer, Tom is shown being sworn into office, promising: 'I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States so help me God.'

Deadline reported earlier this month that ABC had decided to green light an entire first season of the show due to its strong pilot.

The series, which will mark Kiefer's time back on a series since 2014's 24: Live Another Day, debuts later this year.

Sworn in: Tom declares that he will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States so help me God'

Sworn in: Tom declares that he will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States so help me God'

He's back: The series will mark Kiefer's first time back on a series since 2014's 24: Live Another Day

He's back: The series will mark Kiefer's first time back on a series since 2014's 24: Live Another Day

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