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The Doctor meets Elphaba: Ncuti Gatwa joins Cynthia Erivo in musical film Bad Fairies

Ncuti Gatwa has joined forces with Cynthia Erivo for the upcoming animated musical, Bad Fairies. The fantastical adventure film, due for release in summer 2027, will follow a “delightfully subversive gang of fairies as they shake up their magical world”. According to Deadline, details are currently scarce on Gatwa’s role. Erivo’s character, Jayne Staplegun, however, is described as a “trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion”. Bad Fairies is written by Deborah Frances-White and directed by Megan Nicole Dong with co-director Oliver Staphylas. Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the…

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Russell Tovey shows off his muscles in first look photos for Doctor Who spin-off

The War Between the Land and the Sea has unveiled its first set of images. In December, Doctor Who fans will finally be treated to the franchise’s brand new spin-off. According to the BBC, the five-part series will “showcase how the world reacts when a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity and triggering an international crisis.” The War Between the Land and the Sea is set to feature a star-studded cast including Russell Tovey as Barclay, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt, Jemma Redgrave as…

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‘How Doctor Who helped me discover and understand my LGBTQ+ identity’

Ladies, gentlemen and variations thereupon… Just Like Us ambassador Em Johnson shares how their love for Doctor Who — and the show’s evolving LGBTQIA+ representation — helped them come to terms with their gender identity. WORDS BY EM JOHNSON I have been watching Doctor Who ever since I was little. I vividly remember hiding behind the couch and covering my eyes while characters had their faces stolen in ‘The Idiot’s Lantern’, during David Tennant’s run. I was there, excited when Jodie Whittaker was announced, and I watched the end of…

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“No good idea ever dies”: Doctor Who’s future beyond season 2 gets uncertain update

Russell T. Davies has shared a bittersweet update on the future of Doctor Who. On 12 April, the beloved show’s highly anticipated second season – aka series 15 – will make its grand return to the BBC and BBC iPlayer. The new batch of episodes will see everyone’s favourite Time Lord (Ncuti Gatwa) embark on an exciting adventure alongside his new companion, Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu. The official synopsis for Doctor Who season two reads: “The Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get her…

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“Um, excuse me!”: Doctor Who fans go wild over Ncuti Gatwa’s “caked up” promo photo

The latest Doctor Who promo photo has sent fans down a thirst-fueled spiral. On 12 April, the beloved show’s highly anticipated second season – aka series 15 – will make its grand return to the BBC and BBC iPlayer. The new batch of episodes will see everyone’s favourite Time Lord (Ncuti Gatwa) embark on an exciting adventure alongside his new companion, Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu. The official synopsis for Doctor Who season two reads: “The Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get her back…

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“If he’s gay, let’s see it:” Doctor Who director shares hopes for more queer content in season 2

This Doctor Whoveteran has opened up about his hopes for the Time Lord in the upcoming season Back in February, it was confirmed that the long-running series would return for its highly anticipated second season – aka series 15 – on 12 April. Ncuti Gatwa is expected to reprise his role as the titular Time-Lord and will be joined by a new companion, Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu. The official synopsis for Doctor Who season two reads: “The Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get…

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“This story is incorrect”: BBC dismisses Doctor Who cancellation rumours

The BBC has shut down claims that Doctor Who is on the verge of getting cancelled. Back in 2023, the long-running franchise kicked off its new era when Ncuti Gatwa succeeded Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant as the Fifteenth Doctor. The Sex Education star made his debut in ‘The Giggle, one of the show’s 60th-anniversary specials, before starring in his first full season in 2024. As the franchise’s first-ever Black and queer actor to take on the iconic title character, Gatwa’s performance was met with universal critical acclaim. While Gatwa’s…

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“We’re so back!”: Fans react to action-packed Doctor Who season two teaser

The Doctor is gearing up for a brand new adventure in 2025 with new allies and blood-chilling villains. On 25 December, the BBC surprised fans with an exciting new teaser for Doctor Who’s highly anticipated second season. At the start of the trailer – which dropped after the ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas special – Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor ominously says, “There are forces beyond this universe. It’s all a game to them.” As the teaser goes on, shots of a futuristic city under turmoil flash across the screen before the Doctor’s…

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BBC dismisses complaints from two viewers over Doctor Who’s historic gay kiss

The BBC has chucked out complaints from viewers over Doctor Who‘s groundbreaking same-sex kiss. In the recent season of the British sci-fi series, Ncuti Gatwa’s titular Time-Lord travels back to 1813 England to attend a fancy Regency-era party, where he meets Rogue (Jonathan Groff), a bounty hunter from the future. As is the case with Doctor Who, the episode featured an array of gnarly alien creatures, time-hopping hijinx and fantastical action sequences, as well as – this part is new for the long-running series – a heartwarming gay kiss between the…

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Russell Tovey stuns with shirtless selfie after landing Doctor Who role

Russell Tovey has celebrated his recent casting in the Doctor Who spin-off with a shirtless selfie. After attending Comic-Con over the weekend, where the spin-off was announced, the American Horror Story actor made his followers swoon as he showed off his buff physique (pic below!). Tovey will lead the five-part series, The War Between The Land And The Sea, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who is best known for her roles in The Morning Show (2019), The Girl Before (2021) and Loki (2021-present). The British actress also memorably starred in ‘San Junipero’, the widely-acclaimed Black Mirror episode that focused on a love…

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