Freddie Fox joins the Whoniverse in Doctor Who season 2
He's appeared in fantasy epics on TV and Shakespearean tragedies on stage, but now Freddie Fox will be jumping aboard the TARDIS with the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) for an adventure in time and space in the upcoming second season of Doctor Who, which will air this year.
Since his on-screen debut in 2009, Freddie has appeared in many TV hits including The Gentlemen, The Crown, The Great, Slow Horses, and most recently as Ser Gwayne Hightower in House of the Dragon. In 2015, Freddie appeared as Freddie Baxter in Russell T Davies' Channel 4 dramas Cucumber and Banana. In addition to his TV roles, Freddie has also made a big impact on stage, earning a Laurence Oliver nomination for his role as Tristan Tzara in the revival of Travesties at the Apollo Theatre.
Freddie is now heading to the Whoniverse, to play a fearsome villain from another planet in an upcoming episode.
Russell T Davies, Showrunner says: 'It's been 10 years since I worked with Freddie on Cucumber, and this is a great way to celebrate the anniversary. He's the most spectacular actor, and he comes to Doctor Who with fury, venom, cunning and a beautiful set of horns. Doctor beware!'
Freddie Fox, says: 'I had the most amazing time making this show and feel honoured to have been asked to be a part of Russell's crazy, bonkers, beautiful vision. Added to which, sharing space with the iconic Doctor that is Ncuti Gatwa was special beyond imagining. If audiences enjoy watching it half as much as I did making it, televisions are on course to explode right across the world!"
Doctor Who is produced by Bad Wolf with BBC Studios for the BBC and Disney Branded Television and will air on 12 April exclusively on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and on Disney+ outside of the UK (where available).
JC/JA2/NH
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
I'm A Celebrity star 'signs up' for latest edition of Celebrity Bake Off
A former star of I'm A Me Out of Here has reportedly signed up for the latest edition of the Bake Off in a Stand Up To Cancer special The latest famous face to be signed up for the Great British Bake Off is said to have been confirmed. Former I'm A Celebrity star Babatunde Aleshe has reportedly agreed to another reality TV show following his stint in the jungle. The comedian, 38, starred on the ITV show Down Under in 2022, and is now said to be ready to test his culinary skills. It's claimed Babatunde will take part in the Stand Up To Cancer special of the hit Channel 4 show. "Babatunde is guaranteed to be hilarious and will no doubt have plenty of banter with Paul, Noel, Caroline and Alison," a source said. Speaking to the Sun, the TV insider continued: "'He's not known for his prowess in the kitchen so there's sure to be some panicky moments laced with the good humour he's known for. "His energy on the Gogglebox sofa has always been pure positivity and very infectious, and bosses are hoping he'll bring that to the tent." Other names reportedly signed up for the unique edition include JoJo Siwa. Hot on the heels of her Celebrity Big Brother appearance - where she met Chris Hughes - the Dance Moms star is claimed to be set for another UK reality TV show. The 22-year-old American singer boosted her profile on the opposite side of the Atlantic in April when she was a contestant on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother - she already had a huge stateside following. Now it has been reported that JoJo will be popping up on Channel 4 and testing out her culinary skills. A source claimed:"This is a bit of a coup for the Bake Off because Jojo is currently one of the most talked about young stars on TV right now. "She's barely had time to catch her breath, leaving CBB last month amid huge media attention and heading straight into another huge show this month. It's also a fantastic gig for her because although she already has a fanbase over here, the cookery contest also introduces her to a wider British audience," the source added to The Sun. "Plus she got plenty of experience of cooking in front of the cameras while she was on Celebrity Big Brother, though this time she won't have hunky Chris to distract her." JoJo and Chris' budding friendship stole the show in the Big Brother house. Speculation was rife they were more than just friends, with JoJo revealed to have dumped fiance Kath Ebbs at the wrap party. Snaps have since emerged of the singer kissing the 32-year-old former Love Island star while they were on holiday together in Mexico. They have continued to pair special mentions to each other on social media following their exit from the CBB house.
Edinburgh Live
4 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh star Chloe Pirrie's life away from Dept.Q from romances to Hollywood ties
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Chloe Pirrie, the Scottish actress recognised for her roles in The Queen's Gambit and The Crown, is relishing working back in Edinburgh where she's been filming for the past six months for Netflix's new detective series, Dept. Q. Playing the character of solicitor Merritt Lingard and working along a stellar cast with Matthew Goode at the helm, she joins fellow Scots Jamie Sives, Mark Bonnar and Shirley Henderson. This homecoming project, led by Scott Frank who previously worked with Pirrie on The Queen's Gambit, has brought her not only to familiar grounds but also allowed for a reunion with Kelly Macdonald, with whom she starred in The Victim. Reflecting on being back in her hometown, Pirrie shared how meaningful it was saying: "I've got family there that I hadn't seen for a while so it was great to be able to spend time with them. A family member came to set - I've never had that before. That kind of stuff is really special." (Image: PA) Her journey into acting took off from her school days at Mary Erskine School, where after playing Anja in 'The Cherry Orchard', she began considering acting as a serious career path, reports the Express. Her acting journey began with a role in the Royal National Theatre's 2010 production of Men Should Weep, followed by appearances in the short film Solstice and the television soap Doctors. Her breakthrough came in 2012 with the Scottish film Shell, which earned her the Most Promising Newcomer award at the 2013 British Independent Film Awards. In 2013, she also appeared in an episode of Black Mirror titled The Waldo Moment, playing a politician. Her career took a significant turn in 2014 when she appeared in the BBC spy thriller 'The Game' as an MI5 secretary, acting alongside Brian Cox. (Image: Andy Buchanan/BAFTA/Shutterstock) The following year saw her take on roles in the television film 'An Inspector Calls' with David Thewliss, the Sky Atlantic crime series 'The Last Panthers' with Samantha Morton and John Hurt, the Oscar-nominated comedy-drama 'Youth', and the black comedy film 'Burn, Burn, Burn'. She also featured in the BBC's lavish adaptation of 'War and Peace' in 2016. In the same year, she graced the small screen in The Living and the Dead, Brief Encounters, and the television film To Walk Invisible, where she took on the role of Emily Brontë. Following her portrayal of Brontë, Pirrie then appeared as Eileen Parker in The Crown. When it comes to Chloe's love life the actress prefers to keep it away from the lime light as not much is known about her dating history. It's unknown if the star is currently in a relationship or if she has any children. All nine instalments of Dept. Q are now ready for streaming on Netflix
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Inside Netflix Dept. Q star Chloe Pirrie life from Hollywood link to romance
Chloe Pirrie is currently starring in Netflix's Dept. Q, the thriller series that has been adapted from the work of Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen Chloe Pirrie has a series of successful TV productions under her belt, which has seen her travel the world including filming in Canada beside renowned actors Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Yet, her most recent acting venture has taken her back to familiar territory as she has spent the past six months shooting in her hometown of Edinburgh. The Scottish star is currently featuring in the upcoming Netflix detective series Dept. Q, taking on the role of accomplished solicitor Merritt Lingard. Joining a cast headlined by Matthew Goode, Chloe shines among a host of Scottish talent including Jamie Sives, Mark Bonnar, Shirley Henderson, and more. Created by Scott Frank, who penned and directed the series, the Netflix show brings together Pirrie with both The Queen's Gambit creator and Kelly Macdonald, whom she appeared alongside in The Victim, reports the Express. Reflecting on her return to the place of her childhood, Pirrie, celebrated for her roles in hit shows like The Queen's Gambit and The Crown, shared: "I've got family there that I hadn't seen for a while so it was great to be able to spend time with them. A family member came to set - I've never had that before. That kind of stuff is really special." Before finding fame, Chloe started out in the acting world during her time at Mary Erskine School, where her role as Anja in 'The Cherry Orchard' sparked her interest in pursuing acting as a career path. Her acting journey kicked off with a role in the Royal National Theatre's 2010 production of Men Should Weep, followed by roles in the short film Solstice and the television soap Doctors. But the stars big break arrived in 2012 with the Scottish film Shell, which bagged her the Most Promising Newcomer award at the 2013 British Independent Film Awards. In 2013, she also featured in an episode of Black Mirror titled The Waldo Moment, portraying a politician. Her career trajectory took a significant leap in 2014 when she starred in the BBC spy thriller 'The Game' as an MI5 secretary, sharing screen space with Brian Cox. The subsequent year saw her juggling roles in the television film 'An Inspector Calls' alongside David Thewliss, the Sky Atlantic crime series 'The Last Panthers' with Samantha Morton and John Hurt, the Oscar-nominated comedy-drama 'Youth', and the black comedy film 'Burn, Burn, Burn'. She also appeared in the BBC's grand adaptation of 'War and Peace' in 2016. That same year, she made appearances in The Living and the Dead, Brief Encounters, and the television film To Walk Invisible, where she embodied the character of Emily Brontë. Following her portrayal of Brontë, Pirrie then featured as Eileen Parker in The Crown. As for Chloe's personal life, the actress prefers to keep it under wraps, with little known about her romantic history. It remains unclear whether the star is currently in a relationship or if she has any children. All nine episodes of Dept. Q are now ready for streaming on Netflix.
