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Earlier this week, Freddie Prinze, Jr. bashed Kiefer Sutherland, claiming that his former 24 co-star was so unprofessional that he nearly led Prinze to quit acting altogether.

In a highly unexpected move, Jack Bauer backed away from a conflict for the first time ever, and Sutherland responded to Prinze in remarkably mature fashion. 

“Kiefer enjoyed working with Freddie and wishes him the best,” said a rep for Sutherland.

It’s admirable of Sutherland to try and take the high road, but if he catches wind of Freddie’s explanation for why he was such a nightmare to work with, Kief may be forced to go full Bauer:

 

TMZ says Prinze has been spreading the word that Sutherland is “a drunk,” who would often show up to set hammered. 

Prinze reportedly claims that when Sutherland arrived late, sloshed, or hungover, he would then sequester himself in his trailer for hours and either drink more or sleep it off.

Prinze had recently become a father around this time, so it’s easy to see why he might have been upset with having to stay on set several hours longer than expected every day.

Kiefer has yet to respond to claims that he’s a problem boozer, but Freddie’s allegations kinda goes along with his reputation.

Sutherland’s been arrested for DUI on several occasions and was locked up for his offenses in 2007. He is currently featured in commercials for Jose Cuervo tequila.