The BBC has dropped a tantalizing teaser for the upcoming Doctor Who season, which shows the Doctor played by Ncuti Gatwa(Barbie) alongside his new companion Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson(Butterfly), as the duo traverse through time and space. With Ncuti’s charisma and boundless energy promising to breathe fresh life into the Doctor. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see him tackle the role, and the teaser only fuels the anticipation. According to Deadline, the franchise show has a fan base of over 9.6 million across various social media and around 100 million video views on the official Doctor Who channel. Information on the exact release date has not been announced the new season is scheduled to make its televised premiere on May 2024.
From the teaser, we get a glimpse into the upcoming season, which includes the adventure that he and Ruby will go on, and future villains and allies the duo will encounter. According to Deadline, Yasmin Finney (Mars), and Bonnie Langford (42nd Street) are returning in the new season to reprise their roles as Rose Noble and Mel Bush. Other members that will be joining the Doctor Who family are Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race) as the antagonist, Jonathan Groff (Frozen), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), and Lenny Rush (Dodger).
With a charming new Doctor, a bold creative team, and the ever-present promise of time-hopping escapades, the spring 2024 premiere of Doctor Who is shaping up to be an event not to be missed. Fans are sure to mark their calendar when accurate information of the future season arises. While details about the new season remain cloaked in mystery, the teaser drops enough tantalizing hints to set fans abuzz. With a stellar cast, this season is sure to be filled with a rollercoaster of emotions that will move the fans.