Meet the 13th Doctor's new friends!
Yasmin (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), and Graham (Bradley Walsh).
When Jodie Whittaker takes over as the Thirteenth Doctor on the
global hit show next year, she will be joined by an all new regular
cast.
BBC announces today (October 10, 2017) that Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole
and Mandip Gill will line-up as the new regular cast on Doctor Who.
Bradley will star as Graham, Tosin will play Ryan and Mandip will play Yasmin.
Also joining the series in a returning role is Sharon D Clarke.
New head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, who made the
decision to cast the first ever woman in the iconic role, is also
shaking up who will travel with the Doctor in the TARDIS, with a team of
new characters.
In more exclusive news, it is confirmed that the new series will be a
ten week run of fifty minute episodes in Autumn 2018, kicking off with a
feature length hour for the opening launch.
Chris Chibnall says : “The new Doctor is going to need new friends.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mandip, Tosin and Bradley to the Doctor Who
family. They’re three of Britain’s brightest talents and we can’t wait
to see them dive into brand new adventures with Jodie’s Doctor.
Alongside them, we’re delighted that Sharon D Clarke is also joining the
show."
Jodie Whittaker says : "I am so excited to share this huge adventure with Mandip, Tosin and Bradley. It's a dream team!"
Bradley Walsh says : “I remember watching William Hartnell as the
first Doctor. Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like
myself. I was petrified but even though I’d watch most of it from behind
the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan. I then queued up for ages
to get into the Carlton picture house in Watford to watch the great
Peter Cushing appear as the Doctor in a full length feature film made in
glorious colour. Am I thrilled to be part of this whole ground breaking
new dawn for the Doctor?? Oh yes!”
Mandip Gill says : “I am over the moon to be joining the Doctor Who
family. This is an iconic show with an amazing fanbase and I look
forward to everything that brings. Certain roles seem unattainable and
this is one of those, so much so I didn't believe it to be true for the
first few weeks. To be working alongside the likes of Jodie, Bradley and
my old friend Tosin is thrilling. This show is worlds away from the
work I've done previously and that's the part that excites me the most.”
Tosin Cole says : "I'm grateful and excited to be a part of this
journey with the team. I'm looking forward to jumping in this Doctor Who
universe."
Matt Strevens, Executive Producer, BBC Studios says : “I am thrilled
to welcome Bradley, Mandip and Tosin to the new Who family. Working with
three such talented actors is going to be a lot of fun. The Doctor is
in fine company.”
Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama says : "The casting of Mandip,
Tosin and Bradley is a mark of the new creative ambition Chris is
bringing to Doctor Who. He's already made history with the casting of
Jodie. These three new characters complete a new and utterly unmissable
team aboard the Tardis."
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