The new trailer for Doctor Who Season Two is here, showing the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), Belinda (Varada Sethu), and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) in new adventures. The big news? TV personality Rylan will appear as himself, co-hosting an “Interstellar Song Contest.”
Here’s the Lowdown: The trailer gives a first look at Rylan’s role, along with that of Alan Cumming, who voices the cartoon villain Mr. Ring-a-Ding. Other guest stars featured include Anita Dobson, Bonnie Langford, Jemma Redgrave, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Christopher Chung, Evelyn Miller, Ariyon Bakare, Julie Dray and Jonah Hauer-King.
What This Means Now: The casting of Rylan, a well-known UK personality, is a clear attempt to draw in a wider audience. The “Interstellar Song Contest” concept suggests a lighter, more comedic episode. The appearances by so many other well known stars further enhance the pull of the show to a wide viewership.
The Bigger Picture: This trailer and casting announcement continues the trend of Doctor Who incorporating contemporary pop culture elements to maintain relevance and attract new, particularly younger, viewers. Season Two launches on Saturday, April 12th, on BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ internationally (where available).
