Get Ready: ‘Doctor Who’ Season 2 Drops April 12 with Alan Cumming’s Wild Role!

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It’s officially confirmed that Season 2 of “Doctor Who,” starring [actor’s name] as The Doctor, will debut on both BBC and Disney+ on April 12, 2025. In the U.S., the new episodes will be available on Disney+ at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET on that date. In the U.K., the premiere will air on BBC and BBC iPlayer. Each subsequent episode will follow weekly, with a total of eight episodes in the season. Additionally, it’s been announced that X-Men 2 and GoldenEye actor
will appear as the enigmatic character Mr. Ring-a-Ding.

You can check out the newly revealed synopsis for the latest season of Doctor Who below:

In their encounter with Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on a grand adventure aimed at returning her to Earth. However, an enigmatic power obstructs their journey, compelling the time-traveling TARDIS crew to confront perils, adversaries, and fears of unprecedented scale.

This new series features Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Varada Sethu playing Belinda Chandra, and Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday. Additionally, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Anita Dobson, Christopher Chung, Michelle Greenidge, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruth Madeley, Jemma Redgrave, and Susan Twist will join them on their journeys through time and space this season.

Alan Cumming Features as a Cartoon Character Who “Looks Beyond the Screen and Sees the Real World Outside”

Previously, Emmy Award-winning actor Alan Cumming appeared in “Doctor Who,” portraying King James I in the episode titled “The Witchfinders.” In this upcoming season, Cumming will take on a more significant role as the cheerful and musical character, Mr. Ring-a-Ding. Set to appear in the second episode, Mr. Ring-a-Ding resides in Sunny Town alongside his friend Sunshine Sally. However, an unexpected event occurs in 1952 when, after decades of screenings in cinemas nationwide, Mr. Ring-a-Ding discovers the real world beyond the screen, leading to a chilling realization. “Doctor Who” executive producer Russell T. Davies has expressed high praise for Alan Cumming.

No one else but Alan Cumming could breathe such a blend of wit, mischief, peril, and excitement into a rogue cartoon character. He takes the world of Doctor Who to unparalleled levels of wildness and madness, and it’s truly an honor to have him join us in the TARDIS.

After whispers from backstage, it appears that Ncuti Gatwa may be considering leaving the legendary role, and it’s been suggested that Doctor Who might be paused indefinitely. So far, there’s no confirmation about a third season. An anonymous source hinted, “It seems the BBC plans to postpone the series for at least five years. The team was advised not to expect work on the show for at least ten years. As we seek new opportunities, those in charge can move on to other lucrative ventures without consequences. Production ended last Friday with no ceremony or celebration.

Contrary to earlier reports, BBC clarified that the story about ‘Doctor Who’ being cancelled is false. They explained that no decision has been made about season 3 yet, it will be decided post-season 2 broadcast. The agreement with Disney+ includes 26 episodes, and only half have aired so far. Regarding further episodes and future plotlines involving ‘The Doctor’, the BBC typically does not comment on such matters.

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2025-02-26 18:33