'Sense8' season 2 news, updates: Cancellation news a hoax? Sikander Kher speaks up!

The internet is abuzz with rumors of "Sense8" season 2's cancellation. Some reports claim it has been canceled due to budget constraints while others blame a newly cast actor as the reason behind the cancellation. What is the real deal, though? Is it time to bid the Sensates goodbye?

Early last August, the rumor mill spawned talks that production for Netflix's original series "Sense8" season 2 has stopped due to several dramas behind the scenes. There were speculations that Sikander Kher, who has been tapped recently as new baddie, was the reason behind the purported cancellation.

Reports claim that Kher was a nuisance on the set and was demanding a hefty pay for his role in the series. Details about Kher's role are unclear to this day, but it was speculated that he'll figure in the on-going Wolfgang-Kala-Rajan love triangle.

Nevertheless, in a recent interview, Kher insisted that his role in "Sense8" season 2 is a "very small" one, so he is and was never in a position to determine the fate of the show. With a minor role, he said it is unlikely a widely received show will get canceled because of him.

Aside from the purported issue with Kher, co-creator Lily Wachowski's departure is said to be another reason why the show is getting canceled. Lily recently came out as a transgender, and according to co-creator J. Michael Straczynski, she needed time for herself to deal with her transition. Straczynski made it clear that before leaving production, Lily made sure to wrap up all loose ends on her end.

More reports claim that "Sense8" season 2 has not been canceled, but its release date has been pushed ahead due to budget constraints. Fans and viewers of the series know that it is shot in various parts of the world; thus, logistical hurdles will certainly affect production costs.

The eight Sensates on which "Sense8's" story revolve are scattered across the world, so filming is done in more than one country. Just recently, photos of the crew filming in Brazil went viral. With budget a big factor in production, it looks like fans will have to wait until 2017 for a definite air date for the show.

Fans can rest assured that "Sense8" season 2 has not been canceled but is only facing delays in its release.