Lux

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In our ongoing journey with Doctor Who‘s latest season, excitement builds up as we approach one of the most eagerly awaited installments titled “Lux”.

In this new episode, the anticipated installment finds the Doctor and Belinda unexpectedly ending up in 1952 Miami, where they encounter the colorful antagonist, Mr Ring-a-Ding, portrayed by special guest actor Alan Cumming.

Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, and Cumming will undoubtedly reprise their lead roles, with additional guest stars such as Linus Roache, Lewis Cornay joining them. Notably, Anita Dobson is set to return once more in the enigmatic role of Mrs Flood.

However, who forms part of the cast for the upcoming episode? Here’s a rundown of the actors starring in Doctor Who season 15 episode 2, titled Lux.

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Who’s in the cast of Doctor Who: Lux? Full list of characters in season 15 episode 2

The principal characters in Doctor Who: Lux are introduced below. Continue reading to learn more about each character and where the actors portraying them might be familiar from other projects.

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  • Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor
  • Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra
  • Linus Roache as Reginald Pye
  • Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding
  • Lewis Cornay as Logan Cheever
  • Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood
  • Millie O’Connell as Sunshine Sally
  • Cassius Hackforth as Tommy Lee
  • Lucy Thackeray as Renée Lowenstein
  • Jane Hancock as Helen Pye
  • Samir Arrian as Hassan
  • Bronte Barbe as Lizzie
  • Steph Lacey as Robyn
  • Ryan Speakman as Husband
  • Ian Shaw as Newsreader
  • William Meredith as Policeman

Ncuti Gatwa plays The Doctor

Who is this character? He’s a traveler through both time and space, hailing from the planet Gallifrey and being the last of the Time Lords. His vehicle for these travels is called the TARDIS. This specific version of him is referred to as the Fifteenth Doctor, though there have been more than just him in this role.

In my personal experience, prior to his stellar performance as the Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa was notably recognized for his portrayal of Eric Effiong in Sex Education, and also appeared in Barbie and Masters of the Air.

Varada Sethu plays Belinda Chandra

In the narrative of “The Robot Revolution,” Belinda Chandra is identified as a London-based nurse. However, an unusual incident took place where she was abducted by robots and transported aboard their spacecraft to explore the cosmos.

At the conclusion of the episode, she requested the Doctor to transport her home using the TARDIS, however, he discovered it was impossible to return to that specific moment, place, and time. The reason for this predicament remains unknown, but we can expect them to make numerous attempts to return throughout the series.

Have you encountered Actress Varada Sethu elsewhere? She starred as Mundy Flynn in the third episode of Doctor Who’s latest season, titled Boom. Moreover, she has appeared in series like Andor, Strike Back, Doctor Foster, Hard Sun, and Annika, and films such as Now You See Me 2, Jurassic World: Dominion, and I Came By.

Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding

Who is Mr. Ring-a-Ding? He’s a cartoon character who resides in the vibrant town of Sunny Town alongside his companion, Sunshine Sally. In 1952, after decades of screenings in movie theaters, he unexpectedly gazes beyond the screen and catches a glimpse of the real world outside.

Have I encountered Alan Cumming in any other shows or movies apart from The Traitors US, God, the Devil and Bob, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Shoebox Zoo, The L Word, Web Therapy, The Good Wife, Instinct, The Prince, and Schmigadoon!?

Besides these movies, he has also taken on roles in productions like Goldeneye, Emma, Eyes Wide Shut, Annie, Titus, Spy Kids, Josie and the Pussycats, Burlesque, and Battle of the Sexes. In X-Men 2, he portrayed Nightcrawler, a character he will be reprising in Avengers: Doomsday.

Previously, Cumming made an appearance in the 2018 episode of Doctor Who titled “The Witchfinders”. In this episode, he portrayed the character, King James.

Linus Roache as Reginald Pye

It appears that Reginald is a person who currently works at the Lux cinema located in Miami, where the story unfolds.

Have you encountered Linus Roache in any movies or TV shows before? Some of his notable roles include The Chronicles of Riddick, Batman Begins, Mandy, My Policeman, Kidnapped, Law & Order, Coronation Street, Vikings, Summer of Rockets, Homeland, The Recruit, Fellow Travelers and Billy the Kid.

Lewis Cornay as Logan Cheever

Who is Logan Cheever? Little is yet known about Logan, but he seems to work at a diner in Miami.

Where have I seen Lewis Cornay before? Doctor Who: Lux is Cornay’s first major on-screen role.

Anita Dobson plays Mrs Flood

Who exactly is Mrs. Flood, and what connection does she have with the previous neighbor of Ruby Sunday and current neighbor of Belinda Chandra?

She often addresses the camera directly and has made several aggressive statements aimed at the Doctor, even though he remains unaware of her as of now.

Have I encountered Anita Dobson somewhere before? She is well-known for her role as Angie Watts in EastEnders, but she has also been seen on other shows like Casualty, Call the Midwife, Dodger, Inside No. 9, and Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.

Season 15 of the popular show “Doctor Who” will debut on BBC iPlayer on April 19th, 2025, with the first broadcast starting at 8am. The series will then be aired on BBC One at 7:15pm on the same day.

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2025-04-19 10:04