As The Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa
The actor Gatwa debuted as the Doctor in "The Giggle," his interpretation of the character arising from Doctor Who's bi-generation twist and distinguishing totally from David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor. Though Gatwa has acting experience going back to 2014 that helped him to get one of the largest roles in TV, his first full performance as Fifteen was in "The Church on Ruby Road."
Gatwa's most well-known performance before landing the Doctor role was Eric Effiong in Sex Education. But Gatwa also starred in Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air and among the other Barbie films for 2023's Kens. Before his family emigrated to Scotland a few years later, Gatwa was born in Rwanda.
Millie Gibson Sunday as Ruby Sunday
Gibson's second main performing part is Doctor Who. Her first performance in "The Church on Ruby Road" attracted much interest right away because of the mysterious backstory of the character. Gibson was reportedly leaving the main cast before Doctor Who Season 14 started, but showrunner Russell T Davies later revealed Ruby would be returning for season 15.
Apart from Doctor Who, Gibson's career is anchored in British classics since she starred Kelly Neelan in 172 episodes of the venerable soap opera Coronation Street from 2019 to 2022. She has been active since 2017 and has worked steadily over her pre-Doctor Who career. She was born in Greater Manchester, a British area also where Coronation Street is based.
Bonnie Langford as Mel Bush
Langford has been active as an actor since 1973; he also participated in the initial Doctor Who run from 1986–1987 before returning to the series in 2022. Mel is one of Langford's most well-known performances, but the actor played Carmel Kazemi in 348 episodes of the British soap series Eastenders. She has also starred in a number of West End theatre productions in London.
Mostly Notable TV Roles by Bonnie Langford
Jemma Redbridge Following Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
Redgrave is another actor returning for the Doctor Who new era; the UNIT leader seems to be the one for whom she most respects. Redgrave starred Bernie Wolfe in 68 episodes of Holby City - a British medical drama between 2016 and 2022. Redgrave, like past Doctor actresses, has stayed active with the series and also voiced her character in various media. She came from London.
Most Notable Roles of Jemma Redgrave
Season 14, Episode 1, "Space Babies" Cast Doctor Who
The Doctor Who Season 14 opener features a number of fresh characters, most of them are CGI-augmented newborns meant to provide a proficient English impression. Additionally to deal with is a new, mucus-based monster, although only one new actor will likely be recognized to viewers. She is most famous for one particular character, hence Doctor Who is a nice change of pace for her.
The Actor is: Rosheuvel's family first lived in Guyana, but few years after her birth they relocated to London. Her most well-known performance is that of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte, a character she again performed in the 2023 prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerson Story. She first made appearances in the Doctor Who universe in 2008 in the spin-off TV show Torchwood, playing Dr. Angela Connolly instead of her Doctor Who season 14 role.
Doctor Who Season 14, Episode 2, "The Devil's Chord" Cast
Doctor Who season 14, episode 2, "The Devil's Chord," introduced Monsoon. Monsoon's career truly blossomed after she won RuPaul's Drag Race season 5 in 2013, before she made her big time debut. Her birthplace is Portland, Oregon, hence she is an unusual American addition to the Doctor Who ensemble. Although all of her other acting roles were fleeting, Doctor Who might let Monsoon to have a lengthier run as the same character.
Roles of Jinkx Monsoon Most Notable
Season 14, Episode 5, "Dot & Bubble" Cast Doctor Whiter
October 23, 1993 saw Callie Cooke born in Leicestershire, England. Cooke starred in a number of lesser TV shows including Britannia, Wedding Season, Cheaters, and Peacock prior to assuming the lead in the second Doctor-lite episode of Doctor Who season 14.
Notable Roles Played by Callie Cooke
Doctor Whiter Season 14, Episode 6, "Rogue" Cast
Born in Pennsylvania in 1985, Jonathan Groff is a star of Broadway and Hollywood who started his career on stage before focusing on films and television. Groff's movie breakthrough came when he played Jesse St. James in Glee, but since he voiced Kristoff in Frozen, played King George III in Hamilton, Smith in The Matrix Resurrections, and Holden Ford in Mindhunter, he has gone from strength to strength. Among Jonathan Groff's other noteworthy credits are Knock at the Cabin, Invincible, and HBO's Looking.
Roles Most Notable by Jonathan Groff
Season 14 Doctor Who Cast & Character Guide: Who Shows Up in Every Episode?
With only a few returning recognizable faces, the cast of Doctor Who season 14 nearly marks a total reset for the franchise's next era. Doctor Who's 60th anniversary conclusion marks a new lead actor taking over, so starting the first season of the show on Disney+ from fresh angles. While season 14 supports the roster as the Fifteenth Doctor moves into his new home in the TARDIS, the 2023 Christmas Special, "The Church on Ruby Road," revealed a few members of the new Doctor Who cast.
Doctor Who's Disney period started in 2023 with David Tennant returning to the lead role, however season 14 features a new actor playing the renowned Time Lord. As is usually the case with a new season of Doctor Who, the Doctor also has a fresh companion in the person of Ruby Sunday and the two cross various fascinating people along the road. Despite what is essentially a very soft reboot of the Doctor Who franchise, season 14 also includes familiar figures from the classic era, as well as characters who debuted after the show's 2005 revival.
Season 14 cast of Doctor Who
Nature
Athlete
The Doctor
N cuti Gatwa
Sunday Ruby Ruby
Gibson, Milie
Bonny Langford
Melbush
Jemza Redgrave
Kate Lethbridge- Steward
Michelle Greenide
Sunday for Carla
Yasmin Finney
Rose Noble
Jinkx Monsoon
Masters
Anita Dobson
Mrs. Flood
Doctor Who's Susan Twist keeps showing up randomly. Top theories suggest she could be a more important character than it seems at first glance.
The Actor: Susan Twist is a storied actor of both British TV and theater. Onscreen, Twist has featured in Coronation Street, In The Flesh, and See No Evil: The Moors Murders.
Doctor Who Episode
Susan Twist Cameo
"Wild Blue Yonder"
Mrs. Merridew
"The Church on Ruby Road"
Unnamed audience member
"Space Babies"
Gina Scalzi
"The Devil's Chord"
Tea lady
"Boom"
Ambulance
"73 Yards"
The Hiker
"Dot & Bubble"
Lindy Pepper-Bean's Mother
"Rogue"
The Duke's mother (image only)
"The Legend of Ruby Sunday"
Susan Triad
Doctor Who's new companion casting quietly continues a trend that's been around for much of modern Doctor Who, and it could impact her character.
The Actor: Born in Jamaica, Angela Wynter began her acting career on the stage. Wynter's first notable TV role came via the 1983 sitcom No Problem! in which she occupied the supporting role of Melba. By far the most notable credit on Wynter's acting résumé, however, is Yolande Trueman in the British soap opera Eastenders - a character she continues to play in 2024 alongside Doctor Who's Cherry Sunday. Debuting as Yolande in 2003, Angela Wynter has racked up over 400 episodes of Eastenders since, dipping in and out of the show over the decades.
Angela Wynter's Most Notable Roles
The Pantheon in Doctor Who consists of beings whose power isn't to be underestimated, and their threat could transform the show's dynamic.
The Character: Doctor Who's Maestro is a member of an order of beings from outside the universe known as the Pantheon. Monsoon's character is the child of Neil Patrick Harris' Toymaker and boasts incredible sonic and music-based abilities. As one of the Doctor's most formidable opponents yet, Maestro is in the rare position of instilling genuine fear in the Time Lord, making their battle even more important.
"The Devil's Chord" is full of tributes to 1960s Britain, including iconic musicians of the time. All four members of The Beatles are cast, as well as Cilla Black. Although it's only ever the Doctor and Ruby who battle Maestro - the episode's villain - Paul McCartney and John Lennon unknowingly play a huge part in the victory. The installment ends with a high-energy musical performance that brings everyone together.
Doctor Who has been a fixture on TV screens for 60 years, meaning there are plenty of stories to choose from when picking out the Time Lord's best.
Originally premiered in 1963, Doctor Who is a sci-fi series that follows a powerful being known as a Time Lord, referred to as the Doctor. Using an interdimensional time-traveling ship known as the TARDIS, the Doctor travels time and space with various companions as they solve multiple problems and help avert catastrophe as much as they almost cause it. Though the Doctor is always the same character, they experience regenerations, allowing them to be recast every few seasons as a unique immortal being with new personality traits.
Doctor Who's newest incarnation is proving to be a fun one with plenty of surprises and mysteries to explore. Season 14 is full of fan-favorites, classic characters, and new faces. The exciting adventures, special effects, and diverse cast of characters are a recipe for a successful new era of Doctor Who.
