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Yahoo
6 days ago
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The War Between the Land and the Sea: Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Russell Tovey Star in Trailer for Doctor Who Spinoff
Concurrent with the release of Doctor Who's twist-filled season finale, we also got a first trailer for the spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea, seen below. Announced back in July 2024, the five-part series stars Russell Tovey (Quantico) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki) alongside fellow franchise vets Jemma Redgrave (as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart) and Alexander Devrient (as Colonel Ibrahim). More from TVLine Ncuti Gatwa Bids Doctor Who Farewell as Finale Ends With a Most Surprising Twist - Grade It! Save the Dates: Spidey's Return, Cocomelon's Move and More Nautilus Trailer: Captain Nemo Makes Waves in AMC's Jules Verne-Inspired Adventure Drama - Watch Mbatha-Raw made her franchise debut in a series of spring 2007 Doctor Who episodes, playing Martha Jones' sister Letitia aka Tish, while Tovey in April 2008 guested as Midshipman Frame. Spinoff creator Russell T Davies, though, has made clear they're playing new roles: 'This is not Midshipman Frame teaming up with Tish Jones.' Rather, Mbatha-Raw's character, a Sea Devil, is named Salt (heh), while Tovey's is Barclay. The full cast, revealed in August, also includes Ruth Madeley, reprising her Doctor Who role as UNIT Scientific Advisor Shirley-Anne Bingham, and Colin McFarlane, reprising his Torchwood: Children of Earth role as General Austin Pierce. The title of this offshoot was teased in the May 2024 Doctor Who episode 73 Yards, where Fifteen observed, 'The rocks and the water, it never ends — the war between the land and the sea'. The premise: 'When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT steps into action as the land and sea wage war.' Said species is in fact the Sea Devils, classic Doctor Who villains that made their first splash in 1972. 'They wake up, and they see the state of the oceans that we have put it in,' Russell previewed. 'We have wrecked the place, and it is war, war on an epic scale.' Davies, the current Doctor Who showrunner, created the spinoff and penned it with Pete McTighe (A Discovery of Witches, Doctor Who). Dylan Holmes-Williams (director of Doctor Who's '73 Yards' and 'Dot and Bubble') directed. The spinoff will air exclusively on Disney+ where available, and BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Simone Ashley to attend Oxford film event
Actors Simone Ashley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are appearing at an Oxford University event celebrating women working in the film Oxford Cultural Programme is putting on the free day of screenings, talks, and panel discussions at the Sheldonian Theatre and Curzon Cinema on event also aims to explore changes in the perception and representation of women in film, and the challenges taking part are Lucy Bevan, casting director for The Batman and Barbie, Finola Dwyer, producer of Brooklyn and An Education, and actor and producer Oriane Pick. Simone Ashley has starred in Bridgerton, Sex Education, The Sister, and the live-action version of The Little Mbatha-Raw, who grew up in nearby Witney, acted as Ophelia opposite Jude Law's Hamlet in the West End and Broadway, and also in Black Mirror, Loki, Surface, and the upcoming Doctor Who spin off The War Between the Land and the Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the university, said it was an "honour" to welcome the guests to a "day that celebrates how women are shaping change and progress in the film and television industry". 'Incredible artists' Guests will be sharing their behind-the-scenes experiences and breaking down their creative preview screenings will feature work by new female filmmakers, and industry professionals will provide advice on story ideas and is also a screening of For Sama, a documentary about young mother Waad al-Kateab's experience of the Syrian civil war, followed by a discussion between al-Kateab and Nevine Mabro, the commissioning editor of Channel 4. Josie Bamford, executive producer, said: "As we build our programme towards the opening of the new Schwarzman Centre at Oxford University, we passionately believe in bringing together incredible artists, creatives and thinkers to help address some of the biggest issues facing the world at this time." Prof Tracey said: "The interaction between people with such rich and diverse experiences is sure to spark fascinating conversations."She said the local community, university members and alumni were all welcome to the events. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
