Doctor Who Season 14 Cast Expands with Shadow & Bone Star Joining in Secret Character

A Shadow & Bone star, Ncuti Gatwa, has been announced as the new lead for Doctor Who season 14. He will take on the role of the Fifteenth Doctor after appearing in the show's 60th anniversary celebrations and 2023 seasonal special. Gatwa will be accompanied by Millie Gibson's character, Ruby Sunday, as his new companion in an upcoming eight-episode season airing in the spring.

The show's showrunner, Russell T Davies, recently revealed new casting additions for the upcoming season in Doctor Who Magazine (via RadioTimes). Genesis Lynea from Shadow & Bone and Gwïon Morris Jones from The Winter King have been cast in undisclosed roles. Davies praised Lynea's previous work and hinted that her character in Doctor Who will be a departure from her past roles.

Who Else Will The Doctor & Ruby Meet In Doctor Who Season 14?

As the temperature rises and May approaches, more cast names are being revealed for Doctor Who Season 14. And remember, there are still some big surprises in store! To heighten your excitement, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Genesis Lynea to the cast. I had the pleasure of working with Genesis on an ITV series called You and Me in 2023, and it was a fantastic experience. Now, it's even more exciting to work with her again in a completely different role in Doctor Who Season 14.

Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday hugging Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in the trailer for Doctor Who season 14 - Who Else Will The Doctor & Ruby Meet In Doctor Who Season 14?

Excitement is building for the return of familiar faces in Doctor Who season 14. Fans can look forward to seeing UNIT leader Kate Stewart (played by Jemma Redgrave) and scientific advisor Shirley Ann-Bingham (played by Ruth Madeley) once again. Additionally, companions Mel Bush (played by Bonnie Langford) and Rose Noble (played by Yasmin Finney) will be making a comeback.

Season 14 welcomes new faces like Indira Varma and Jonathan Groff, embarking on a Regency Era adventure. Aneurin Barnard and Lenny Rush join as Roger ap Gwilliam and Morris in a modern-day tale. Jinkx Monsoon adds excitement as a musical-themed antagonist in a Beatles-inspired 1960s journey. Anita Dobson's enigmatic Ms. Flood returns, holding secrets about the TARDIS and guiding Ruby through mysteries.

Excitement surrounds Doctor Who season 15 as filming begins. Fans eagerly anticipate the adventures awaiting the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby in 2024. With Lynea's casting news and promises of more updates from Davies, there's much more to discover in the upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for further revelations!

Doctor Who season 14 will air in May on Disney+ for international audiences and on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for UK viewers.

Source: Doctor Who Magazine (Via RadioTimes)

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming fourteenth season of Doctor Who promises to be an exciting and diverse affair, with the casting of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and the addition