Keeley Hawes to star in Series 8 with “dark secret”
Keeley Hawes is to star in the new series of Doctor Who and her character’s labouring “a dark secret”!
The actress – who is known for her roles in Line of Duty and Ashes to Ashes – will appear in Peter Capaldi’s debut series as Ms Delphox, who has been described as being “powerful” and “out of this world”.
She will guest in Episode 5, penned by Steve Thompson and directed by Douglas Mackinnon, which is now being filmed.
“I’m so delighted to join Doctor Who and to be working with the incredible team,” Keeley said. “Ms Delphox is a really great character and someone I’ve had a lot of fun playing.”
The Doctor and Clara will meet her “when they arrive on a strange and puzzling planet”.
Steven Moffat added: “If you are watching Jed Mercurio’s amazing Line of Duty, you will know that Keeley Hawes is having one hell of year. And now it’s about to get even better as she achieves the greatest villainy yet attempted on Doctor Who: she plays a banker.”
Above - Keeley Hawes as the powerful Ms Delphox. But just what is her “dark secret”…?
Are you excited to see Keeley in her mysterious role? What is this “secret” we wonder…?
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Love Keeley :). Is the a pic of her character? If so has a look of Adipose Nanny/Madam Kavarien feel about it
I only know her name. I’ve never watched anything she’s been in and wouldn’t even have known what she looks like, so this announcement is as unremarkable as that Luther Pink bloke.
Gotta catch ‘em all
She seems to have that Ms. Foster Feeling to her. Excited to see season 8!
I got money that says she’s The Rani.
@Doctor Marik that would be awesome, and i would love to see the Rani again, but i just can’t see steven moffat doing that