THE WAR BETWEEN: GEORGE ROBINSON TO JOIN CAST OF DOCTOR WHO SPIN-OFF
Sex Education star George Robinson has reportedly joined the cast of Doctor Who spin-off The War Between The War And The Sea, which recently commenced filming in Wales. Robinson's casting was revealed online by Doctor Who Filming Locations.
Over the Summer, the BBC and Disney announced the first Doctor Who spin-off since their partnership, titled The War Between The Land And The Sea. The series is created by Doctor Who Showrunner Russell T Davies, who has written the series with Executive Producer Pete McTighe.
When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.
Leading the five-part series is Russell Tovey (Feud, American Horror Story: NYC) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface, Loki). The series will also see the return of UNIT alumni Jemma Redgrave (Doctor Who, Grantchester) who will reprise her role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Alexander Devrient (Doctor Who, Ted Lasso) as Colonel Ibrahim.
Russell T Davies, Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer says: “I’m so lucky to work with such a magnificent cast. And this is a huge, muscular, thrilling drama which will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations. When the Doctor’s not in town, the whole of humanity is in trouble.”
Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama, BBC says: “The War Between The Land and The Sea is another utterly unique and gripping drama from Russell T Davies and we’re delighted to welcome the show to The Whoniverse! Featuring a stellar cast, with Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw taking on leading roles, this brand new epic mini series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats as they watch UNIT take on one of their biggest battles to save humanity.”
More details about The War Between The Land And The Sea will be announced in due course.
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