Doctor Who: Everything We Know About The Fourteenth Doctor

6. Neil Patrick Harris Is Playing A Villain

Doctor Who David Tennant the Fourteenth Doctor
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Even though the next episodes are set to premiere in November 2023, Russell T Davies is giving fans some fantastic sneak peeks to keep the momentum going.

Earlier this year, Davies revealed on Instagram that Hollywood star Neil Patrick Harris will play "the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced" in the upcoming era.

In the same post, fans were treated to an exciting promotional image with Harris dressed in the villain's attire (above). The promotional image itself sparked more discussion, with fans speculating that Harris could be playing the Celestial Toymaker, an enemy from the classic era.

However, after the airing of The Power of the Doctor, a teaser for the next series showed Harris in a completely different outfit. In a brief snippet, he was seen dressed in a tuxedo and a black top hat.

Neil Patrick Harris Doctor Who
BBC Studios

Perhaps he's playing a sort-of master of disguise - or maybe even the Master. Only time will tell.

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