Archie Panjabi Set to Play Villain in 'Doctor Who' Season 2
Archie Panjabi, known for her role in 'The Good Wife', is reported to be cast as the antagonist in 'Doctor Who' Season 2. She joins Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson, who star as the Time Lord and his companion, respectively. Panjabi won an Emmy for 'The Good Wife' and currently stars in 'Departure'.
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Archie Panjabi, acclaimed for her performance in 'The Good Wife', is reportedly cast as the antagonist in the upcoming second season of the popular sci-fi drama 'Doctor Who'.
Details regarding her character remain undisclosed. Both BBC and Disney+ declined to provide further comments, as reported by Deadline.
Panjabi will join the existing cast, which includes Ncuti Gatwa as the Time Lord and Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby Sunday. Additionally, Varada Sethu is set to play the co-companion, Belinda Chandra.
Panjabi rose to fame in 2002 with 'Bend It Like Beckham' and won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010 for her role in 'The Good Wife'. She currently stars in and executive produces the Peacock Original series 'Departure'.
The next season of 'Doctor Who' is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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