Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Galactica") is joining the cast of "24" next season in a regular role as a data analyst at CTU’s New York branch, Entertainment Weekly reports, citing unnamed sources.

Sackhoff’s character will be romantically involved with a fellow agent played by Freddie Prinze. Jr.

"24’s" eighth season is set to premiere Jan. 17, 2010.

—Vlada Gelman