Doctor Who, Series 5 and Specials.

[Dangelus]

I think she would make a good addition to the show. I was quite impressed with her on Bionic Woman.

[Meds]

Lee Evans cast in special From OPG

It looks like actor and comedian Lee Evans has been cast as "a Professor" in one of the forthcoming special episodes of Doctor Who, four of which will be broadcast during 2009 and into New Year 2010. Evans confirmed his casting during this afternoon's studio recording of tomorrow's edition of BBC One chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, saying that he had been approached a few days beforehand and was delighted to be working on the series.

Evans has worked as both a stand-up comic and an actor, appearing in several Hollywood movies. His films include MouseHunt, There's Something About Mary and The Fifth Element. On stage, he appeared in the 2004-05 London run of The Producers, as Leo Bloom.

[Feathers]

Hmmm. Not sure what I feel about this. I haven't seen his movie rolls but I'm always dubious about his ability to carry off a serious role for an extended period.

I guess a single episode would be OK.

[Meds]

I've seen him do serious and he does it very well. I saw him in a dark televised play last year and i was shocked at how good he was. I think it's a good move.

[X]

Congrats! One day I might get there.

[Geekyfanboy]

Congrats! One day I might get there.

yeah I don't think you posted this in the right thread... :)

[X]

This is what I get for having 20+ tabs open!

[KC]

I think the only thing I've seen Lee Evans in is Mouse Hunt with Nathan Lane. I'm looking forward to his appearance, though. :)

[Geekyfanboy]

Doctor Who role for ex-EastEnder

Former EastEnders star Michelle Ryan and comedian Lee Evans will guest star in Doctor Who's Easter special, the BBC has confirmed.

Ryan will play the mysterious Lady Christina de Souza in the special episode, entitled Planet of the Dead.

"I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who and very excited to be joining David Tennant and the Doctor Who team," she said.

Evans plays a character called Malcolm, whose life becomes connected to the Doctor's in unusual circumstances.

Planet of the Dead is the first of four Doctor Who specials, marking the end of David Tennant's tenure as the Time Lord.

'Can't wait'

Ryan is best known for playing Zoe Slater in the BBC One soap and starring in the American remake of Bionic Woman.

Recently, there has been speculation that she could be cast as the Doctor's new assistant, when Tennant's replacement, Matt Smith, takes on the role next year.

It is not known whether this appearance rules her out of that role - Catherine Tate's character Donna Noble first appeared in a Doctor Who Christmas special 15 months before she returned as the Doctor's assistant.

Ryan said: "It is such a fantastic show and I can't wait to get started."

Executive producer and writer Russell T Davies said: "Michelle is one of the most sought-after young actors in the country and we are delighted to announce that she will be joining the team.

"As always the script is being kept strictly under wraps. However, we can reveal that Lady Christina is a woman with a mysterious past who's going to have a huge impact on the Doctor."

Filming on the episode has already begun in Wales.

[Meds]

Here is a couple of pics of Michelle Ryand and the good Doctor.

[KC]

I think David Tennant wins the Most Expressive Face Award in those pictures.

[Rico]

It's going to be great seeing Michelle with the Doctor.  Now they just need to get Katee on the series and my life will be complete!

[Feathers]

A man with simple pleasures!

Any idea why the shots seem to be taken in the back of a bus somewhere?

I've decided I'm reserving judgement on any particular actor now, until I see them in the role. I've been wrong before so I'm going to try and give up passing judgement in advance in future.

Roll on the specials!

[Meds]

It's most likely the catering bus knowing the BBC.

[Meds]

Looks like Martha Jones is to appear in one of the specials. Even more happy now.