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Doctor Who boss teases secret "phenomenal actor" in finale Empire of Death
Russell T Davies also promised "surprises" in store for fans.
James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios
- David Craig
Published: Friday, 10 May 2024 at 11:30 am
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Russell T Davies has teased a "phenomenal" actor in Doctor Who's season 14 finale Empire of Death, just in case you weren't excited enough for the brand new episodes to arrive.
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The returning showrunner's bold new era kicks off imminently, with two episodes appearing on BBC iPlayer at midnight tonight, before airing terrestrially on BBC One at teatime tomorrow (between 6:20pm and 8pm).
You can find our early reviews of Space Babies and The Devil's Chord now for a spoiler-free taste of what's in store, with both chapters representing lighter entries in the Doctor Who canon.
However, the ominously titled season finale – Empire of Death – could well be a more dramatic turn for the long-running series, with Davies previously suggesting that it will be the one most worth staying up until midnight for.
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the screenwriter has also teased what the episode has in store, including an as-yet-unannounced guest star.
"More happens in the finale," he explained. "There’s a few surprises to come. There are a couple of cast members we haven’t announced.
"There’s one great, great actor who appeared in the very last episode that we haven’t credited anywhere yet."
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who season 14. BBC Studios/Bad Wolf,James Pardon
Davies went on to clarify that the individual in question is "not a celebrity cameo, but just a phenomenal actor stepping forward and delivering the most brilliant scene you’ve ever seen".
He added: "So, there’s a few surprises on the way. But they wouldn’t be surprises if I talked about them too much."
Guest stars confirmed for Doctor Who season 14 include Jonathan Groff (The Matrix Resurrections), Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) and Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable?).
Previously, Miriam Margolyes and Neil Patrick Harris appeared in the trilogy of 60th anniversary specials, playing villains Beep the Meep and the Toymaker, opposite David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate's Donna Noble.
Doctor Who premieres on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 11th May 2024.
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David CraigSenior Drama Writer
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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