The BBC have announced that Scottish actress Michelle Gomez (Green Wing) will join the cast of Doctor Who Series 8. She is set to play the Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere - click on the image for a bigger version.
Gomez commented: "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?"
Current showrunner 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.”
Doctor Who Series 8 starts on Aug 23 around the world.
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