Kadiff Kirwan, known for his roles in Chewing Gum, Black Mirror, and Slow Horses, is joining the cast of Doctor Who for its second season, which is set to launch on April 12th.
Here’s the Lowdown: Kirwan will appear alongside Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and new companion Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, in what’s described as an “intergalactic gargantuan extravaganza.” Kirwan’s previous credits also include Fleabag, I May Destroy You, This Is Going to Hurt, and films like Mary Queen of Scots and My Policeman.
What This Means Now: This is exciting casting news for Doctor Who fans. Kirwan is a popular and talented actor, and his addition signals the show’s continued commitment to attracting top-tier guest stars.
The Bigger Picture: Doctor Who Season 2 will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ internationally (where available), this season will start on the 12 April. This is a major coup. Davies and fellow writer, Juno Dawson have described the episode as something out of this world.
