Doctor Who - Michelle Gomez To Guest Star In Series 8

 

The BBC have announced that Michelle Gomez will be guest starring in Series 8 of Doctor Who and in fact could be in the 12th episode of series 8. Also in the official picture is an old enemy of The Doctor as we see that The Cybermen will be returning in Series 8.  Here is the official press release from the BBC Media Centre.

Michelle Gomez (Bad Education, Green Wing) will join the cast of Doctor Who, playing the Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere when the series returns on 23 August.

Speaking about the role, Michelle Gomez said: "Well of course Peter Capaldi is our next Doctor, which makes complete sense. I'm thrilled to join him. Well, you would be wouldn't you?"

Lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat, added: “I've known Michelle for years, and I'm thrilled to welcome her to Doctor Who. She's everything we need - brilliant, Scottish, and a tiny bit satanic.”

Filming is well underway for Series 8 of Doctor Who. Guest stars confirmed to join Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in the new series, which will air on BBC One this Autumn include Frank Skinner, Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes and Hermione Norris.