The BBC has released the first official photos of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fifth season winner Jinkx Monsoon in character as a villain for The BBC’s long-running and popular “Doctor Who” series.
Monsoon, who recently completed a successful run on Broadway as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton in “Chicago,” takes on a role described as “the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet”.
Specifics of the character, including the name, are under wraps though speculation is already swirling from the latest incarnation of The Rani to some sort of musical villain judging by the piano costume.
The series returns in November with three special episodes with David Tennant as the 14th Doctor – coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the franchise. Tennant and Catherine Tate are reprising their roles for those episodes airing in November.
After that, “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa takes over as the 15th Doctor, with his first episode airing over the festive period. Monsoon will be a part of Gatwa’s first season run.
Following a deal between the BBC and Disney Branded Television, “Doctor Who” outside of the U.K. and Ireland will be exclusively available via the Disney+ streaming service.
Here is your first look at @JinkxMonsoon in character… as the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet! #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/HndwI1nhW2
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) April 19, 2023
