Thefull first season of Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor is imminent, and the excitement is palpable. With the BBC and Disney putting in extra work tomarket the upcoming outing, there has been more discussion surrounding the show and its cast than ever before. The recent trilogy of 60th-anniversary specials and the subsequent Christmas special introduced new faces and brought back fond friends as the ensemble plans for the fourteenth season were put in place.
Now Gatwa, Gibson, and co are ready to take on the universe and all itswondrous delights and devilish demons, with showrunnerRussell T. Daviespromising surprises galore, including the Doctor’s biggest challenge yet. So, with all that in mind, here is a look at the cast and characters inDoctor WhoSeason 14.
Doctor Who
The show follows the adventures of a Time Lord, “The Doctor,” who is able to regenerate, and the Doctor’s human friends. The Doctor and his companions journey through time and space in the TARDIS – a time-traveling ship shaped like a police box – saving the universe with a combination of wit, bravery, and kindness.
Nucti Gatwa
The Fifteenth Doctor
Thanks to the recent Christmas special, “The Church on Ruby Road,“Doctor Whofans have already had their first taste of Gatwa flying the TARDIS, and early reception was more than positive. Bombastic and energetic,Gatwa looks to be breathing new life into the role, something akin to how many feltMatt Smithapproached portraying the Eleventh incarnation.
Having appeared infrequently in small roles on British television during his early career,Gatwa shot to fame following his breakout role as Eric in the Netflix hitSex Education. At the time, many thought that would be his magnum opus, although it already seems as if Gatwa is ready to put his stamp on one of television’s biggest franchises and prove that his career is only just getting started.
Millie Gibson
Ruby Sunday
Ruby Sunday’s first appearance in theDoctor Whouniversereminded many of the original revival companion Rose(Billie Piper). Having had a difficult upbringing as a ‘foundling,’ Ruby used her strength and determination toforge herself a path in a cruelly cynical world, with her guts sure to keep her up with the ever-running, ever-thinking Doctor.
Starting life as a young star on British children’s television,Millie Gibson’s burgeoning career may have only contained a handful of adult roles, but her stock is already so high that Davies and theBBC have taken a chance on her as the next companion inDoctor Who. Gibson’s most notable role to date is as Kelly Neelan in the British soap operaCoronation Street, a role that earned her the award forBest Young Actor at the 2022 British Soap Awards.
Bonnie Langford
First appearing back in 1986,Mel Bush is a character fondly remembered by fans of the classic seriesas a companion toColin Baker’s Sixth Doctor andSylvester McCoy’s Seventh Doctor. Always smiling and impressively intelligent, Mel’s return toDoctor Whoduring last year’s 60th-anniversary specials was met with high praise, making her inclusion in the fourteenth season a warmly welcomed one.
Beginning life as a child star in the 1970s,Bonnie Langfordrose to fame thanks to her role onDoctor Who, which she is still most well-known for. Alongside on-screen appearances in the likes ofEastEndersandJust William, Langford’s Broadway career has also been a point of great acclaim for the performer, with notable performances in the likes ofCatsandChicago.
Michelle Greenidge
Carla Sunday
Already adored by Whovians, Carla Sunday is the foster mother of Ruby, and also a foster mother to 32 other children, although Ruby is the only one to have stayed permanently. With her and her daughter’s bond strong, Carla will likely have many a word to say to the Doctor should Ruby inevitably get into trouble.
A star of both stage and screen, Michelle Greenidge’s past decade has been nothing short of remarkable, witheverything she touches seemingly turning to commercial and critical success. FromAfter Life, toIt’s A Sin, andI May Destroy You, Greenidge’s great run of television series is set to continue withDoctor Who.
Anita Dobson
Mrs. Flood
The mystery surrounding the true identity of Mrs. Flood has gripped the entire fanbase. From first looking like a lovely old neighbor to Ruby at the start of the Christmas Special, Mrs. Flood soon became the subject of many a fan theory after it became clear that she knows much more about the Doctor than first thought. Is she the Master, the Rani, or perhaps something new altogether?
The wife of legendary Queen guitaristBrian May,Anita Dobson’s most iconic role is most certainly inEastEnders, where she played the fiery Angie Watts. BeyondEastEnders, Dobson has appeared in the likes ofHotel Babylon,Red Dwarf, andUrban Gothic.
Jemma Redgrave
Kate Stewart
No stranger to Whovians,Kate Stewart is the head of UNIT and the daughter of Classic-era companion the Brigadier(Nicholas Courtney). Having been a part of severalDoctor Whotales to date, Kate has fought the Flux, tackled a strange invasion of cubes, and, most recently, helped defeat the Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris) with the help of not one but two Doctors.
Jemma Redgrave’s most notable role to date is certainly as Kate Stewart, although she has had other on-screen success in the likes ofThe Grid,Silent Witness, andHowards End. Many may have recently heard her as the Narrator inRed, White & Royal Blue.
Jinkx Monsoon
Although certain details regarding Maestro are not yet known, Davies has confirmed they are themost powerful enemy the Doctor has had to face yet, which is more than enough information alone to get the anticipatory juices flowing.
An exciting addition to the upcoming ensemble,Jinkx Monsoonfirst rose to fame after they won the fifth season ofRuPaul’s Drag Race, followed by a win in the seventh season of spin-offAll Stars, making them the first-ever two-time winner. Although their acting career is still in its early stages, the role of Maestro will donothing but great things for the professional future of Jinkx Monsoon.
Jonathan Groff
Unnamed Role
Although the name of his character is not yet known, it has been confirmed thatJonathan Groff will play a key role in the upcoming season, and, with amusical episode heavily rumored, it’s likely the iconic Broadway performer will be involved.
Whether it’s as Kristoff inFrozen, Holden Ford inMindhunter, or Jesse St James inGlee, Groff always gives his all and delights with every performance. Supremely talented and just as strong at portraying a villain as he is a hero, Groff’s addition toDoctor WhoSeason 14 is nothing short of thrilling.
Golda Rosheuvel
Having only just beenannounced as joining the ensemble, little is known about the character of Jocelyn, but the casting of Golda Rosheuvel is another exciting one.
Just as talented a singer as she is an actress, Rosheuvel’s on-screen career has always been impressive, but her biggest break came just recently in theBridgertonfranchise where she portrayed the now-iconic Queen Charlotte. Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and Black Reel Award for Television for the role, Rosheuvel will only hope to add to her legacy with an appearance inDoctor Who.
With the trailer available above,Doctor Whoofficially returns on May 11, with episodes available to stream on Disney+.
