The Doctor Who universe is expanding!
06.05.2023 - 01:11 / etcanada.com
“Glee” alum Jonathan Groff has been tapped in a key role in the new series of “Doctor Who”, the BBC’s long-running sci-fi hit.
The British television series that began back in 1963, “follows the adventures of a Time Lord known as The Doctor, an extraterrestrial being with a human appearance. The Doctor travels the universe in a time-travelling spaceship called the Tardis,” as per Variety.
Though Groff’s role remains unknown, BBC teased in a statement that “he’s on his way to jump aboard the Tardis in a mysterious and exciting guest role.”
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Groff, 38, rose to fame for his portrayal of Jesse St. James in the beloved musical comedy drama “Glee”. Since then, he’s starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s box office hit “Knock at the Cabin” as Eric, and portrayed Holden Ford in the acclaimed series “Mindhunter”. Recently, Groff starred in “The Matrix Resurrections” as the new Agent Smith and is recognized for his voice acting in the “Frozen” franchise.
On stage, Groff’s Broadway performance as King George III in Hamilton scored him a nomination for a Tony Award, plus, a Primetime Emmy Award nod for the live stage recording.
This November, “Doctor Who” will return with David Tennant as the 14th Doctor in the series after Jodie Whittaker, the 13th Doctor, regenerated last year. Fans can expect three special episodes to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary.
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Following Tennant, who was also the 10th Doctor, “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role next. Gatwa’s debut as the 15th Doctor to take control of the Tardis
The Doctor Who universe is expanding!
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Jonathan Groff is heading to Doctor Who.
Mindhunter star Jonathan Groff will appear in the upcoming series of Doctor Who in a major role.The BBC said the 38 year old, a regular on Broadway in the US, would be “jumping aboard the Tardis” in a “mysterious and exciting” guest part.The latest revamp of the long-running science-fiction series will see Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa take over as the Time Lord with Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson as his companion. Millie, 18, is best-known for playing Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap, which she stepped away from in 2022, and Groff came to prominence playing the role of Jesse in musical comedy drama Glee.
Doctor Who” is embracing its theatrical side. Jonathan Groff, the award-winning actor known for his work in “Spring Awakening” and “Hamilton,” has joined the BBC juggernaut in what has been described as a key role. Little is known about Groff’s upcoming role, but the actor has released a statement about joining this cast.