Cumming’s Colorful Character Arrives: Doctor Who Dives into New Adventures
Get ready Whovians—mark April 12 on your calendars because Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor is making a grand re-entry into our screens! BBC and Disney+ are ready to launch the second season of “Doctor Who,” which promises to be a wild ride with eight weekly episodes that will keep us glued to our sofas. In this season, the Doctor is on a nail-biting mission to help Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, get back to Earth. But they won’t have an easy time of it; a mysterious force is out to stop them, promising even grander foes and fresh terrors that are sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats.
And hold onto your sonic screwdrivers because the season’s second episode features the one and only Alan Cumming! The beloved star of “The Traitors” will bring to life Mr. Ring-a-Ding, a whimsical cartoon character straight out of Sunny Town, who finally makes a splash in the real world after decades of being trapped on the big screen. Cumming’s first on-screen foray in “Doctor Who” was back in 2018, where he faced off against Jodie Whittaker as King James I—a role he nailed with all the charisma he brings to the screen.
Showrunner Russell T. Davies praised Cumming, saying, “Only Alan Cumming could give a runaway cartoon so much wit, malice, danger, and fun,” which definitely sets the stage for a kooky episode that fans are bound to adore. Cumming admitted in a 2017 interview that he was once in the running to become the Doctor but turned it down because relocating to Cardiff didn’t tickle his fancy. I mean, who could blame him for that?
Alongside Cumming, several other guest stars will be stepping into the TARDIS this season, including Anita Dobson and Michelle Greenidge, who are set to reprise their roles from last season. With such a star-studded lineup and a return to the sci-fi magic we love, this new season couldn’t come soon enough! So, grab your favorite snacks and get ready for a new era of timey-wimey adventures.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Entertainment Weekly, BBC News, The Guardian
