Neil Patrick Harris Joins Physician Who as ‘The Best Enemy the Physician Has Ever Confronted’

NPH has loads of expertise taking part in unhealthy, notably doing so on “A Collection of Unlucky Occasions” tv collection, with a equally dour expression — although the nostril is noticeably extra regular.

NPH took to Instagram with the large information, joking in his caption that he is “by no means appeared extra dashing.” Truthfully, we’re nonetheless getting “Unlucky” vibes from it!

“Thanks for inviting me into your Whoniverse, [Russell T. Davies]. I am going to strive my hardest to do my worst,” he wrote. “This Physician has no thought what’s in retailer. And even when he does… Who cares? Ha ha ha HA ha-ha-ha!”

Returning showrunner Davies confirmed the casting by commenting straight on Harris’ submit, writing, “We’re honoured! A lot enjoyable!” The showrunner additionally launched an announcement with the official share of the picture, however saved issues usually fairly imprecise.

“It’s my large honor to open our studio doorways for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris,” he wrote. “However who, why, what’s he taking part in? You’ll simply have to attend. However I promise you, the stuff we’re taking pictures now could be off the size. Physician beware!”

Davies was solely barely extra forthcoming on his personal Instagram, the place he captioned the identical picture by telling followers NPH is “taking part in the best enemy the Physician has ever confronted.” Contemplating among the foes the Physician has confronted, that is a fairly large declare.

His most well-known and dastardly foe has all the time been The Grasp, a fellow Time Lord. He is been portrayed by a number of actors over time, so is Davies suggesting Harris can be portraying this character, or somebody new?

The “Queer as Folks” creator was the mastermind behind the 2010 revival of the venerable BBC franchise, starring Christopher Eccleston within the titular position for the primary season earlier than making method for arguably the most well-liked physician of the brand new period, David Tennant. Davies then departed in 2010 alongside Tennant.

After the completion of Jodie Whittaker’s tenure because the Thirteenth Physician, each she and present showrunner Chris Chibnall introduced they have been stepping down, leaving the door open for Davies to return simply in time for the present’s anniversary.

Davies has already introduced the returns of Tennant, alongside companions Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) and her grandfather Wilfred Mott (Bernard Cribbins). There was briefly hypothesis that Tennant may return to the position, however then Ncuti Gatwa was solid because the Fourteenth Physician.

Gatwa will play the primary Black Physician, after Whittaker’s first feminine Physician, to steer the collection. Actress Jo Martin portrayed an earlier model of the Physician known as the Fugitive Physician, however it was solely a visitor position efficiency.

The final of three “Physician Who” specials is anticipated to air in October 2022, throughout which Whittaker’s Thirteenth Physician will regenerate into Gatwa’s Fourteenth. Her remaining episode may also characteristic returning cast-members, although reaching a lot additional again to Fourth and Fifth Physician companion Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding) and Seventh Physician companion Ace (Sophie Aldred).

“Physician Who” reaches its sixtieth anniversary in 2023, with Davies run anticipated to start in November of that 12 months.