The BBC has released a new trailer for the next season of Doctor Who, introducing Varada Sehu as new companion, Belinda Chandra — or the Nurse, as she cheekily insists on being called.
We also see Bonnie Langford back as Mel Bush, and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. Plus, Rylan hosting the Interstellar Song Contest!
Rylan said:
“As a massive Whovian, getting the call to be in Doctor Who was a call I’ve always dreamed of getting. The episode is all my favourite things about the show with an added song contest set in space. It really is a dream come true. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. It really is going to be out of this world.”
Further guests include Caoilfhionn Dunne, Evelyn Miller, Ariyon Bakare, Julie Dray, and Jonah Hauer-King.
Julie Dray said:
“I am so excited to be joining the cast of Doctor Who, an iconic show with such a rich legacy. I had such an amazing time working alongside Rylan while wearing some beautiful prosthetics, and can’t wait for audiences to see the spectacular Interstellar Song Contest be brought to life! Voilà!”
Caoilfhionn Dunne said:
“I am so grateful to have been asked to be a part of this exciting second season of Doctor Who. As a longtime fan of the show, it has been a dream come true. And to get to work with such an amazing gang, Ncuti [Gatwa, the Fifteenth Doctor] and Varada, such a wonderful duo, this absolutely stellar cast and such a supportive and hardworking crew. I couldn’t have asked for a better gang of folk to have hurtled through the Whoniverse with.”
Evelyn Miller said:
“I’m so delighted to be joining the Doctor Who team. It was such a feature of my childhood, the memory of curling up on the sofa with my brother and watching the Weeping Angels episode from behind a pillow still makes me laugh. We were terrified. The love and passion that’s gone into this series is so clear. I can’t wait for people to see it!”
Ariyon Bakare said:
“As a kid, I’d run around the house chasing my little sister, arms raised, shouting, I am a Dalek! Back then, I never imagined I’d even meet a Doctor, let alone guest star in the show. So, returning to the Whoniverse for Season 2 is an absolute treat. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created.”
Doctor Who returns to TV next month!
