Neil Patrick Harris has been seen filming Doctor Who’s sixtieth Anniversary for the primary time after joining the forged as a mystery villain.
The It’s A Sin star, whose casting was announced on Monday, joined David Tennant and Catherine Tate to film explosive scenes which saw the streets of Bristol affected by alien debris.
Returning Who showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed earlier this week that Neil that Neil is ready to hitch the forged as a latest villain, who will face The Doctor within the Anniversary scenes which is able to air next yr.
Here he’s! Neil Patrick Harris has been seen filming Doctor Who’s sixtieth Anniversary for the primary time after joining the forged as a mystery villain, taking to the streets of Bristol for the explosive scenes on Wednesday
Transforming into the Doctor’s sinister latest adversary, Neil donned a Twenties-inspired
Offering a latest twist on his character’s famous look, David sported a brown tarten suit and a blue trench coat as he dashed along the road throughout the explosive scene.
Sporting The Doctor’s famous trainers, the Broadchurch star looked visibly shocked throughout the dramatic scenes as he witnessed the fallout of an explosion.
While one alley was completely affected by standard rubble, one other was full of more mysterious debris, hinting that a sinister alien invasion may very well be looming.
Dramatic: The It’s A Sin star, whose casting was announced on Monday, joined a returning David Tennant on the set, who’s reprising his role as the long-lasting Tenth Doctor
Here she is! Catherine Tate was later seen arriving on the set in town, having surprised fans with news last month that she can be reprising her role as Donna Noble
Are you not entertained? Channelling a circus ringmaster in a Victorian style tuxedo, Neil commanded attention while moving into character to film the exciting scenes
Back to work! David once more sported his character’s iconic look to film scenes on location within the English city
Who’s playing? Offering hints across the identity of Neil’s character, an unusual toy shop was erected on the Bristol street called Mr Emporium, with vintage board games and teddy bears seen within the window
Comfortable? Between scenes David and Neil were in good spirits, despite having filmed an intense moment where The Doctor got here face-to-face together with his latest adversary
Viewers may very well be set to witness Planet Earth on the centre of one other apocalyptic disaster, as one extra was stood on a podium brandishing the sign: ‘The End Is Nigh.’
While much of the road was kept in the current day, a mysterious toy shop had also been erected, and a peek into the window showed an array of wood toys, board games and a cuddly bear.
Despite it being nine years since he last played the role for Who’s fiftieth Anniversary, David slipped back into the part like a glove as he filmed the solo scenes.
Stop! At one point David rushed to get between a dramatic exchange as Neil’s villain began his reign of terror
Vintage: The bizarre shop offers hints across the identity of Neil’s character for Doctor Who’s sixtieth Anniversary Special
Who’s he? On Monday BBC bosses gave fans their first have a look at the sixtieth Anniversary with a snap of Neil’s character, describing him as ‘the best villain The Doctor has ever faced’
He’s back! Donning his signature suit and trench coat, the actor once more transformed into the beloved Time Lord to film an explosive scene in Bristol
Slipping back into it! Nine years after last playing The Doctor, David once more slipped back into the role to film scenes for the anniversary, which is able to air in 2023
Transformation: Offering a latest twist on his character’s famous look, David sported a brown tarten suit and a blue trench coat as he dashed along the road throughout the explosive scene
What is going on on? Sporting The Doctor’s famous trainers, the Broadchurch star looked visibly shocked throughout the dramatic scenes as he witnessed the fallout of an explosion
BOOM! For the scenes, a automotive may very well be seen exploding on the Bristol street, sparking terror from Earthlings near the chaos
What’s happened? David cut a concerned figure as he got back into character to film more scenes for the anniversary, constructing anticipation amongst fans
Here’s Donna! Catherine, who last played The Doctor’s companion in 2010, sported a pink and orange striped jumper and a gray baseball cap as she filmed the scenes in the course of town.
Emotional: Viewers were devastated by the heartbreaking end to Donna’s story during Who’s fourth series, when The Doctor was forced to wipe her memory after she absorbed his mind into her head, which was slowly killing her
Catherine Tate, who is ready to reprise her role because the Doctor’s companion Donna Noble, was also seen arriving on the set, after she and David were seen filming together in Cardiff last week.
The actress, who last played Donna in 2010, sported a pink and orange striped jumper and a gray baseball cap as she filmed the scenes in the course of town.
Viewers were devastated by the heartbreaking end to Donna’s story during Who’s fourth series, when The Doctor was forced to wipe her memory after she absorbed his mind into her head, which was slowly killing her.
It comes only a day after Who bosses announced that It’s A Sin star Neil has joined the forged to play the ‘biggest enemy the Doctor has ever faced’ and is filming scenes set to air next yr.
It now appears that Neil will appear opposite David’s incarnation of The Doctor, versus Ncuti Gatwa, who is ready to take over the long-lasting role.
Alone: Despite it being nine years since he last played the role for Who’s fiftieth Anniversary, David slipped back into the part like a glove as he filmed the solo scenes
Recent look: He looks set to sport a latest twist on his character’s famous look of a suit, Converse trainers and a trench coat
We’re doomed! Viewers may very well be set to witness Planet Earth on the centre of one other apocalyptic disaster, as one extra brandished the sign: ‘The End Is Nigh’
Sombre: As he witnessed the fallout of the jaw-dropping explosion, David throughout the outdoor scenes
Following the BBC’s announcement, Russell wrote on Instagram: ‘Neil Patrick Harris, welcome to Cardiff! Playing the best enemy the Doctor has ever faced.
‘Such an awesome actor, such an awesome man, it’s an honour and a hoot. Rejoice! @nph @bbcdoctorwho Ha!’
Neil added on his page: ‘My current gig. Never looked more dashing. Thanks for inviting me into your Whoniverse, @russelltdavies63.
Back together! The specials can even see David reunite with Catherine, after the pair co-starred in Who’s fourth series back in 2008, ending in heartbreaking fashion when The Doctor was forced to wipe Donna’s memories
Terrifying latest threat: It comes only a day after Who bosses announced that It’s A Sin star Neil has joined the forged to play the ‘biggest enemy the Doctor has ever faced’ and is filming scenes set to air next yr
Meeting of the minds! It now appears that Neil will appear opposite David’s incarnation of The Doctor, versus Ncuti Gatwa, who is ready to take over the long-lasting role
‘I’ll try my hardest to do my worst. This Doctor has no idea what’s in store. And even when he does… Who cares? Ha ha ha HA ha-ha-ha!’
It comes following reports that villain Beep the Meep is ready to make its show debut alongside the Wrath Warriors throughout the show’s sixtieth anniversary next yr.
Villain Beep the Meep, an alien which looks like a fluffy rodent, is ready to battle the Doctor within the upcoming latest episodes.
A source told the Mirror: ‘Younger viewers will love Beep – he appears to be meek and cute, but he’s as deadly as a Dalek or a Cyberman.’
What’s caused it? While one alley was completely affected by standard rubble, one other was full of more mysterious debris, hinting that a sinister alien invasion may very well be looming
Famous: David originally played the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, and reprised his role for Doctor Who’s fiftieth Anniversary in 2013
Stay back! In a dramatic moment, David appeared to stop a taxi from running over a person
He’s the Doctor and he saves people! During one scene The Doctor appeared to rescue a bystander from being run over, as chaos ensued on the road
Recent role: Following the BBC’s announcement, Russell wrote on Instagram: ‘Neil Patrick Harris, welcome to Cardiff! Playing the best enemy the Doctor has ever faced
Adversary: Neil added on his own page: ‘My current gig. Never looked more dashing. Thanks for inviting me into your Whoniverse, @russelltdavies63’
Neil also joins newcomer Yasmin Finney, who’s to tackle the role of Rose. Yasmin recently gained recognition for her role of Elle Argent in Netflix hit Heartstopper.
The brand new forged are filming scenes which might be because of air in 2023 as a part of the show’s sixtieth anniversary.
The name of Neil’s character, and any further details about his latest role, are yet to be confirmed.
Speaking concerning the sci-fi show’s latest arrival, Russell said: ‘It’s my huge honour to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris… but who, why, what’s he playing?
‘You may just must wait. But I promise you, the stuff we’re shooting now could be off the size. Doctor beware!’
‘No idea’: He added: ‘I’ll try my hardest to do my worst. This Doctor has no idea what’s in store. And even when he does… Who cares? Ha ha ha HA ha-ha-ha!’
Coming soon: The brand new forged are filming scenes which might be because of air in 2023 as a part of the show’s sixtieth anniversary
He’s back! Queer As Folk and It’s A Sin author Russell is returning because the programme’s showrunner after departing in 2009
Queer As Folk and It’s A Sin author Russell is returning because the programme’s showrunner after departing in 2009.
Russell, who was accountable for Doctor Who’s revival in 2005, shall be back to rejoice the show’s sixtieth anniversary in 2023, the BBC previously said.
He worked with Neil on hit Channel 4 mini-drama It’s A Sin, through which the American star portrayed Savile Row tailor Henry Coltrane.
Teased: The name of Neil’s character, and any further details about his latest role, are yet to be confirmed
