24 on Sky1In an exciting anouncement for 24 fans, Bollywood legend Anil Kapoor has been cast in a key role for Day 8. 

Kapoor - last seen as 'Prem Kumar,' the host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," in the Best Picture winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" - will allegedly be playing "a Middle Eastern leader who comes to the U.S. on a peacekeeping mission."  Kapoor is one of India's most prominent leading men, with over 100 film and TV credits under his belt.

Will he be an ally to Jack Bauer?  Anything can happen on "24"...

Click the gallery below to see some of Mr. Kapoor's career highlights.