Ncuti Gatwa continues to recruit new faces for his run as the famed doctor, which begins this year.
Doctor who celebrates its 60th anniversary with three special episodes in November this year. These also introduce the new iteration of the character played by Sex education‘s breakout Ncuti Gatwa, who was announced last year as the new protagonist of the iconic show.
A few months ago, the BBC confirmed that Millie Gibson (Coronation Street) would join Gatwa as the Doctor’s companion. And now two new faces are ready to take on the new adventure. Anita Dobson (East Enders) and Michelle Greenidge (Small axe) are set to be part of the cast for the next installment of the series.
Greenidge is known worldwide after appearing in Ricky Gervais’ main drama series After life, which aired worldwide on Netflix. On the other hand, Dobson is recognized for being married to Queen’s guitarist Brian May. She is also a musician and a stage and film actress.
No information has yet been shared about the roles the actresses will play. Still, they’re likely to launch alongside Gatwa later in November, with the much-anticipated celebration of the Doctor’s 60th birthday.
Doctor Who’s 60th Birthday
This year is a huge year for it Doctor whoas the beloved BBC sci-fi celebrates its 60th anniversary, with many franchise legends returning for three special episodes, which will also welcome a new Doctor.
While it’s still a bit of a wait for the highly anticipated specials, which will welcome David Tennant (who will now play the Fourteenth Doctor) and Catherine Tate (Donna Noble), we got a chance to get a first look at it over Christmas, after Jodie Whitaker had parted ways with the character The power of the doctor.
The episodes also star Neil Patrick Harris as the main villain and return some classic characters, such as Mavic Chen, the president of the solar system in the 40th century, who last appeared in 1966.
Next season of Doctor who, along with the specials, under the banner of Russell T. Davis, one of the most successful and acclaimed showrunners the series has seen. He was responsible for the franchise’s revival in 2005, which earned him praise from many fans. However, he left the show in 2009 and worked on other hits like Years and years, A very English scandal, and It’s a sin.