The upcoming second season of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, is adding more new faces to the cast and creative team. Former Emmerdale star Max Parker joins the guest cast, alongside several new writers.
Here’s the Lowdown: In the new series, the Doctor and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) go on a journey to get Belinda back to Earth, encountering numerous dangers. Season two will see two companions by The Doctor’s side as Varada Sethu joins the show alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. Juno Dawson, Inua Ellams, Pete McTighe, and Sharma Angel-Walfall join as writers.
What This Means Now: The addition of new writers and cast members shows a continuing evolution for the long-running sci-fi series. The show’s creators are looking to use new talent to bring fresh and exciting stories to the show.
The Bigger Picture: Doctor Who continues to refresh itself with new talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Season two will officially premiere on Saturday, April 12th at 8am on BBC iPlayer and later that day on BBC One in the UK. International viewers can watch on Disney+ where available.
