May 11th 2024.
Over the years, the beloved show Doctor Who has seen its fair share of famous faces. And with the highly anticipated return of the show, fans are ecstatic to see Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor and Millie Gibson as his companion.
But, all eyes are also on Glee alum Jonathan Groff, who is set to play a mysterious character in the new series. Of course, he's not the first celebrity to make an appearance on the show. With over 60 years of episodes, there have been countless famous faces who have graced the screen, spanning across time and space.
Who could forget the iconic Kylie Minogue's Christmas cameo or the legendary John Hurt's portrayal of the War Doctor? And let's not forget James Corden's lovable performance as hopeless romantic Craig. But what's even more impressive is the show's ability to spot talent before they hit it big. From Marvel's Andrew Garfield to Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey, Doctor Who has featured some of the biggest stars before they were famous.
One such star is Andrew Garfield, who made an appearance in an early episode when he was just a baby-faced 24-year-old. Little did he know, his career would skyrocket from facing off against pig men in David Tennant's era of Doctor Who. In this particular episode, "Daleks in Manhattan," Garfield plays Frank, a construction worker who gets caught up in an alien adventure with the 10th Doctor and Martha Jones in 1930s New York. This episode, written by the first female writer in the revived series, was a dark two-parter that introduced the Cult of Skaro, a group of Daleks using half-human, half-pig slaves for their experiments. This cameo came three years before Garfield's breakout role in The Social Network, which launched him into stardom. Since then, he has earned numerous accolades, including two Oscar nominations, a BAFTA win, and a Golden Globe win.
Another familiar face is Olivia Colman, a literal and figurative queen in her own right. She appeared in Matt Smith's first episode, "The Eleventh Hour," as a coma patient who is duplicated by a monster called Prisoner Zero. At the time, Colman was already a well-known actress, having appeared in various British comedies such as Peep Show, The Office, Green Wing, and Hot Fuzz. In this episode, she has a tense showdown with the newly regenerated Doctor, played by Smith. It wasn't until two years later that her star truly began to rise with her role in Accused, followed by major projects like Broadchurch, Murder on the Orient Express, Heartstopper, and Fleabag. Her performance in 2018's The Favourite solidified her as a globally renowned actress, with her role in The Crown following shortly after.
Gemma Chan, another future Marvel star, also had a small cameo in the show during the 10th Doctor's era. She played Mia Bennett, a resident of humanity's first colony on Mars, in a 2059-set episode called "The Waters of Mars." At the time, Chan was fresh off her appearance on Project Runway and had yet to make a name for herself. In this episode, she portrays one of the few survivors of the Flood, an intelligent virus that wipes out the crew of Bowie Base One. The Doctor is faced with a difficult decision as he grapples with a fixed event in time, where all the crew members are destined to die. Despite his efforts, he still tries to save them. It would be almost a decade before Chan's breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians, which catapulted her into Hollywood stardom. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Fantastic Beasts, Humans, and the upcoming Eternals.
It's incredible to see how far these actors have come since their humble beginnings on Doctor Who. And with their continued success in the industry, it's clear that the show has a knack for discovering talent before they hit it big. We can't wait to see who the next big star will be to grace the TARDIS.
Throughout the years, Doctor Who has seen its fair share of famous faces. And with the recent return of the beloved series, fans are ecstatic to see Ncuti Gatwa take on the role of the new Doctor, accompanied by Millie Gibson as his trusty companion. But they're not the only ones stealing the spotlight. All eyes are also on the talented Jonathan Groff, making his debut in the brand new season. However, he's certainly not the first celebrity to grace the show with his presence.
With over 60 years' worth of episodes, Doctor Who has had its fair share of famous guest stars, from pop icons like Kylie Minogue and legendary actors like John Hurt, to familiar faces from our favorite TV shows, such as James Corden. But what's even more impressive is the show's ability to spot rising talent before they hit it big. From Marvel's Andrew Garfield to Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey, these are the biggest stars who got their start on Doctor Who.
One such star is Andrew Garfield, who appeared in an early episode of the show when he was just a baby-faced 24-year-old. Little did he know that he would go on to achieve great success and fame, starring in blockbusters like The Social Network and The Amazing Spider-Man. In his Doctor Who cameo, he faced off against pig men in a dark and thrilling episode set in 1930s New York. Little did he know that this was just the beginning of his impressive career, which would later earn him numerous accolades such as two Oscar nominations, a Bafta win, and a Golden Globe win.
But Andrew Garfield isn't the only one who got their start on Doctor Who. Another star who made an appearance in the show before hitting it big is Olivia Colman. Known for her iconic roles and award-winning performances, she appeared in Matt Smith's first episode as the Eleventh Doctor. At the time, she was already a well-known actress in the British comedy scene, with roles in popular shows like Peep Show and The Office. However, it wasn't until her performance in The Favourite that she became a globally renowned actress, with her role in The Crown cementing her status as a household name.
Gemma Chan is yet another star who made a brief appearance on Doctor Who before rising to fame in Hollywood. Fresh off her stint on Project Runway, she appeared in an episode of the show as one of the few survivors of a deadly virus on a Mars colony. It would be almost a decade before she landed her breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians, propelling her to international stardom. Since then, she has continued to climb the ranks in the acting world, with roles in popular TV shows and blockbuster films like Eternals.
It's clear that Doctor Who has a talent for spotting rising stars before they reach their full potential. And with the upcoming season featuring even more guest stars, who knows which future Hollywood icons we'll see make an appearance on the iconic show.
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