RuPaul’s Drag Race standout and two-time winner Jinkx Monsoon is about to star within the upcoming season of the BBC’s sci-fi smash Doctor Who, the collection introduced Monday.
Coming off of their profitable run in Broadway’s Chicago as Matron “Mama” Morton, the actress is about to play a really main position within the collection.
“In a galaxy of comets and supernovas, here comes the biggest star of all,” showrunner Russell T Davies stated in an announcement. “Jinkx Monsoon is on a collision course with the TARDIS, and Doctor Who will never be the same again.”
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“I’m honored, thrilled and utterly excited to join Doctor Who!” Monsoon added. “Russell T Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer. I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room in the TARDIS for my luggage.”
The collection is about to return this November with three particular sixtieth anniversary episodes that includes the return of fourteenth physician David Tennant and his companion Catherine Tate. The subsequent Doctor will likely be performed by Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, who will step into Tennant’s sneakers earlier than yr’s finish. (An precise premiere date stays TBA, however you may watch a teaser right here.)
In addition to profitable Season 5 of Drag Race and Season 7 of Drag Race All Stars, Monsoon’s different TV credit embrace episodes of Blue Bloods and AJ and the Queen, and voice-acting gigs on Steven Universe and Mighty Magiswords. They additionally appeared in Clea DuVall’s 2020 Hulu movie Happiest Season.
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