Entertainment Movies Historical Movies 'Slumdog Millionare' 's Anil Kapoor Joins '24' The actor, who played game show host in the movie, is portraying a Middle Eastern leader on a peacemaking mission By Ulrica Wihlborg Ulrica Wihlborg Ulrica Wihlborg is a former assistant editor and associate bureau chief at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2012. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 3, 2009 04:00PM EDT Photo: Vince Flores/Celebrity Photo Slumdog Millionare‘s Anil Kapoor is adding another role to his impressive roster. The actor is joining the cast of 24 next season. Kapoor, who starred as the game show host in the Oscar-winning Millionare, will play a Middle Eastern leader who comes to the U.S. on a peacemaking mission. FOX’s 24, which stars Kiefer Sutherland as agent Jack Bauer, is currently in its seventh season. Slumdog Millionare racked up eight Academy Awards at this year’s Oscar ceremony, including ones for Best Picture and Best Director. Close