Archie Panjabi, an Emmy Award-winning actress, has been cast as a villain in the upcoming second season of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Millie Gibson as his companion, Ruby Sunday. Details about Panjabi's character remain undisclosed, with both the BBC and Disney+ declining to comment on the casting news. The new season is expected to premiere in 2025, following a Christmas special titled 'Joy to the World' featuring Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan. The showrunner, Russell T. Davies, has indicated that filming for the new season has already wrapped up. This casting follows a trend of prominent guest stars in the series, raising speculation about Panjabi potentially portraying a significant foe like The Master. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information as the series continues to build excitement around its new episodes.