Category: Russell T. Davies

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“I am so thrilled”: Jonathan Groff joins cast of Doctor Who in “iconic” role

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Jonathan Groff is the latest actor to join the star-studded cast of Doctor Who’s upcoming new season, the BBC has confirmed. The award-winning actor will appear in what has been described as “a key role”. “This is an incredible coup, and a great honour, to get such a huge star striding on to our set. So strap on your space boots, this is going to be a blast!” said showrunner Russell T Davies, who is widely credited as the driving force in the show’s revival in 2005, as well as…

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Doctor Who shares first look of Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon’s villain

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Doctor Who has given fans their first look at Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon’s character in the show’s upcoming 14th season. It has also been confirmed that she has started filming and will portray “the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet”. “In a galaxy of comets and supernovas, here comes the biggest star of all,” showrunner Russell T Davies said when Jink’s appearance in the BBC series was first announced. “Jinkx Monsoon is on a collision course with the TARDIS, and ‘Doctor Who’ will never be the same again.” Russell was…

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Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon joins cast of Doctor Who in major role

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Two-time Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon has joined the cast of Doctor Who’s new season in what is believed to be a major role. “In a galaxy of comets and supernovas, here comes the biggest star of all,” showrunner Russell T Davies said. “Jinkx Monsoon is on a collision course with the TARDIS, and ‘Doctor Who’ will never be the same again. Russell was the driving force in the show’s revival in 2005, as well as spin offs such as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. His original run on…

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Russell T Davies praises Ncuti Gatwa over his showstopping Doctor Who audition

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It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies has opened up about Ncuti Gatwa’s electric Doctor Who audition.  Back in May, the Sex Education star was announced as the new Time Lord for Doctor Who’s upcoming season. The role was previously held by Jodie Whittaker, who started in three series and numerous specials.  “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited, and of course a little bit scared,” Gatwa shared in a statement. “This role and show means so much to so…

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Exclusive: Stephen Dunn on why Queer as Folk had to ‘deal with the reality of America’

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Queer as Folk creator Stephen Dunn explained why the show’s title is an “incredibly powerful” reclamation of what was once a homophobic slur and why the series “dealt with the real issues of what it is to be queer” so boldly. Last year, the NBC-owned streaming platform Peacock revealed that it would be creating a new version of the British drama. It served as a revival of the series created by Russell T Davies, which revolved around three gay men living in Manchester. The success of the original show spawned…

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Queer as Folk creator Stephen Dunn opens up about that Charlie Hunnam cameo

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Queer as Folk creator Stephen Dunn has opened up about the reboot’s brief Charlie Hunnam cameo. Earlier this month, the highly anticipated series was released on StarzPlay in the UK. A reimagining of Russell T Davies’ groundbreaking 1999 drama of the same name that was later adapted in the US from 2000 to 2005, the series follows a diverse group of friends whose lives are turned upside down following a devastating tragedy. While the show has been praised for differentiating itself from past iterations, the reboot did feature a unique…

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It’s a Sin star Neil Patrick Harris joins new season of Doctor Who

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How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris has joined the upcoming season of Doctor Who.  On 13 June, showrunner Russell T Davies took to Instagram and teased that a new update regarding the show’s 14th season was on the way.  “Wait. What? WHAT??! Incoming! Woooo! KLAXON!! Stand by your socials..!” he wrote alongside an image of two red hearts and a diamond.  Shortly after uploading the post, Doctor Who enthusiasts took to the comment section and expressed their excitement over the mysterious news.  One fan wrote: “RTD I…

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Loki director defends the show’s LGBTQ+ representation after Russell T Davies’ criticism

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Loki director Kate Herron has defended the show’s LGBTQ+ representation in response to Russell T Davies’ criticism. Back in 2021, the highly anticipated series following Asgard’s God of Mischief premiered on Disney+. Upon its release, the show was met with critical acclaim, with many Marvel fans praising the show for its unique story and Tom Hiddleston’s performance. Aside from its exploration of multiversal travel, one of the biggest aspects of the show that fans enjoyed was Loki’s landmark coming out moment. In the third episode, the beloved demigod opened up…

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It’s a Sin fans “completely shocked” after HIV/AIDS drama snubbed at BAFTA TV Awards

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Fans of It’s a Sin have been left “speechless” after the critically acclaimed series failed to win any of its 11 nominations at the BAFTA TV Awards. The show follows a group of friends in 1980s London who grow up in the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Upon release, it received praise for its powerful storytelling, incredible cast, and bringing LGBTQ+ history to a mainstream audience in a way that had never been done before. The drama, which coincided with HIV Testing Week, proved to have a remarkable impact on…

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