Mumbai, July 8 (IANS): Actor Sikandar Kher, who will be seen in the second season of the TV drama series "24", has been roped in for the American show "Sense 8". The actor says his role is small but important.

"I was approached for the show a few months back. It's a small but an important role and it takes the story ahead," Sikandar said in statement. 

"Sense 8" is an American science fiction drama web television series created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski. 

It is being produced by the Wachowskis' Anarchos Productions and Straczynskis' Studio JMS, along with Javelin Productions and Georgeville Television. 

The series tells a story about eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become "sensates", which means human beings who are mentally and emotionally linked. Sikandar plays a grey character in the show. 

"The first season of the show was a massive hit, and I hope season 2 also gets the same appreciation by the audience as season 1 did," he added.