Seeking Sanctuary

The Sci Fi Channel announced today that actress Agam Darshi has joined the cast of Sanctuary for the show's second season, playing Kate Freelander. According to the official press release, Darshi's character is described as, "witty and sarcastic with a gift for persuasion. Kate is a swindler, con artist and thief who finds herself in an uneasy alliance with Dr. Magnus (Amanda Tapping) after her business relationship with the Cabal goes sour." Darshi has guest-starred on such TV shows as Tru Calling, The Dead Zone, Supernatural, Psych, The L Word and Stargate Atlantis, playing an Athosian in the episode "Suspicion," and Novo in "Outsiders." The actress was also seen in the recurring role of Darma Singh in the Canadian-made drama series The Guard. Her feature film credits include the role of Laura in Final Destination 3, and this fall Darshi can be seen in director Roland Emmerich's 2012.