[tv trailer] [Doctor Who] The Flux is Coming...

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One epic story. Six thrilling chapters. Doctor Who: Flux premieres 31st October.

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Link: Doctor Who series 13 guest actors and monsters revealed - Media Centre

 

The trail for the show’s thirteenth series, entitled Doctor Who: Flux, has revealed a first look at the guest actors and monsters that will feature across the six-episode serial.

 

Joining cast members Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop and Jacob Anderson are:

 

Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Toast Of London, Downton Abbey), Thaddea Graham (The Irregulars, Us), Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners, A Very English Scandal, World On Fire), Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean, Designated Survivor, Downton Abbey), Craig Parkinson (Line of Duty, Intergalactic, The English Game), Sara Powell (Unforgotten, Damned), Annabel Scholey (The Split, Britannia), Gerald Kyd (Cold Feet, Britannia) and Penelope Ann McGhie (The Crown, Harry Potter).

 

The trail also offered a preview of returning monsters - Sontarans, Weeping Angels, Cybermen, and the Ood, as well as a range of new monsters, one of whom is named Karvanista.

 

Doctor Who monster Karvanista, a creature who resembles a man with the head of a scruffy copper coloured dog, holding a large scythe.

Karvanista

The new series of Doctor Who airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on October 31st with further casting to be announced in due course.

 

Matt Strevens, Executive Producer, says: “I can’t wait for the audience to come on the Flux ride with us. It’s our biggest adventure yet with so many brilliant new characters to fall in love with. We had a blast making it.”

 

Robert Bathurst says: “People say Doctor Who is science fiction. Fiction? No it’s all real, and it’s as scary to do as it looks. Great to be part of it.”

 

Thaddea Graham says: “The whole cast/ crew welcomed me with open arms into the iconic Doctor Who family of which it is an absolute privilege to be part of. It's a real honour to share the magic of this universe with them and, of course, our wonderful audience this October!”

 

Blake Harrison says: “It’s a pleasure to be a part of this huge show that has such a passionate fan base! I hope all the Doctor Who fans enjoy the new series and my role in it.”

 

Kevin McNally says: “I am thrilled to be helping the Doctor put the universe to rights in the latest season of Doctor Who.”

 

Craig Parkinson says: ‘‘I feel tremendously lucky to have joined the Doctor Who family this season. Chris’ scripts are witty, intelligent and full of light and shade, making my job as an actor extremely enjoyable! My son loves the show and as long as he gives me his seal of approval I’ll know I’ve done it justice!”

 

Sara Powell says: “A role in Doctor Who is top of any actors wish list. To say I leapt at the chance is something of an understatement. Working with Jodie Whittaker - an iconic Doctor and actor - was also on my list. She was a legend. As were the cast and crew: indoors, outdoors, in winter, in Wales in the rain and mud, everyone wearing masks and being tested every 5 minutes: I loved stepping onto their ship and riding with them for a while.”

 

Annabel Scholey says: “I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the 13th series of Doctor Who. It was a lot of fun to film and I enjoyed every minute I spent with the amazing cast and crew...Halloween will be that little bit more spooky this year!”

 

Gerald Kyd says: “I absolutely adored being a part of such an iconic show. There’s nothing like it. The history, the stories, the utter devotion of the fanbase. I am honoured to now count Doctor Who as a credit. Oh, and the highlight amongst highlights was working with the wonderful, hilarious and irrepressible Jodie Whittaker.”

 

Penelope McGhie says: “Doctor Who was a total joy to work on. Everyone was so welcoming and generous that I really felt part of the team. Having watched the show from behind the sofa over fifty years ago, and then again with our daughter when the series was revived, I can’t believe how lucky I am to be part of the adventure!”

 

Doctor Who is a BBC Studios production for BBC One and a BBC America co-production. BBC Studios are the international distributors for Doctor Who.

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Link: Doctor Who Series 13, Ep. 1/6 - Chapter One: The Halloween Apocalypse

 

A universe-spanning adventure in space and time starring Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John Bishop.

 

On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever.

 

Why is the Doctor on the trail of the fearsome Karvanista? And what is the Flux?

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[LeMarchand]

Anyone watched the Halloween ep yet? Seemed a bit of an improvement to me.

[psydii]

Yeah kids enjoyed it. Lots of setting up and introducing of the pieces that will be developed in the next few episodes. Felt a lot more RTD than the last few years. But also as a *long* time fan, I'm feeling ongoing echoes of the "Cartmel Masterplan" that started of last season.

 

Jon Bishop's character lands better than I expected, and Mandeep's has more room now she doesn't have to share story time with the ryan/graham relationship. Though Mandeep's character has developed a level of space-time traveller competence that unfortunately often ends badly for the Doctor's human companions.

 

For what it is worth, "more like RTD" is not necessarily the unqualified complement that some might take it as. I'm happy enough with it, feel that it struck a good balance of horror and family-friendly viewing.

 

Looking forward to how it pulls on the threads episode one has exposed.

[ITGuyNW]

It was ok. I cringed at the start bit flying on that board. Probably the strongest start to a series in the Chibnall era.

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