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, it was 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, right here comes the largest star of all,” showrunner Russell T Davies mentioned in a statement. “Jinkx Monsoon is on a collision course with the TARDIS, and Physician Who won’t ever be the identical once more.”
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“I’m honored, thrilled and totally excited to hitch Physician Who!” Monsoon added. “Russell T Davies is a visionary and a superb author. I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room within the TARDIS for my baggage.”
The collection is about to return this November with three particular sixtieth anniversary episodes that includes the return of fourteenth doctor David Tennant and his companion Catherine Tate. The following Physician can be performed by Intercourse Training star Ncuti Gatwa, who will step into Tennant’s footwear earlier than 12 months’s finish. (An actual premiere date stays TBA, however you may watch a teaser here.)
Along with successful Season 5 of Drag Race and Season 7 of Drag Race All Stars, Monsoon’s different TV credit embody episodes of Blue Bloods and AJ and the Queen, and voice-acting gigs on Steven Universe and Mighty Magiswords. Additionally they appeared in Clea DuVall’s 2020 Hulu movie Happiest Season.
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