Film & TV NewsNeil Patrick Harris Joins BBC's Doctor Who
The Tony winner is set to play "the greatest villain the Doctor has ever faced" in the sci-fi stalwart.
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Margaret Hall
June 14, 2022
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Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Into The Woods, Assassins) has joined the seminal sci-fi classic Doctor Who ahead of its 60th anniversary.
Details of Harris’ character have not yet been revealed, but the casting was announced by Harris with an on-set photo and a caption promising to "try (his) hardest to do (his) worst"
In an Instagram post, Who showrunner Russell T Davies described Harris' character the "greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced."
The character is set to be revealed in 2023, during Doctor Who's 60th anniversary.
Davies added “It’s my huge honor to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris… but who, why, what is he playing? You’ll just have to wait. But I promise you, the stuff we’re shooting now is off the scale. Doctor beware.”
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From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
The ever-busy Neil Patrick Harris, who won the 2014 Tony Award for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is headed back to TV in his new hour-long TV variety show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris," which will premiere Sept. 15 on NBC. Harris — who rose to fame as the young star of "Doogie Howser, M.D." — has had quite a stage career in addition to his success on screen. Here's a look back!
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Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production Rent.
Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production Romeo and Juliet.
Patti LuPone and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2001 San Francisco Symphony concert production Sweeney Todd.
2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play Proof.
Neil Patrick Harris as the Emcee in the Broadway musical Cabaret.
The 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
Harris and company in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
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James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2004 Los Angeles production of The Paris Letter.
Neil Patrick Harris, Lawrence Pressman, Josh Radnor, Patricia Wettig and Ron Rifkin in the 2004 Los Angeles production The Paris Letter.
Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Tee Jaye, Neil Patrick Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Neil Patrick Harris, Laurie Metcalf and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Neil Patrick Harris and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Harris and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the 2006 Hollywood Bowl special event Amadeus Live.
Neil Patrick Harris and Craig Bierko in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Jon Cryer in the 2011 concert production of Company
Christina Hendricks and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris in Company with the New York Philharmonic, 2011.
Neil Patrick Harris (center) and cast members from Sister Act perform in the opening number.
Harris with Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris and James Barbour in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert.
Harris and Michael Cerveris in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert
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Harris and Mike Tyson at the 2013 Tony Awards
Harris hosting the 2013 Tony Awards
Derek DelGaudio, Helder Guimarães and Neil Patrick Harris meet the press to discuss Nothing To Hide, directed by Harris.
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Lena Hall and Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
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Lena Hall and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
The cast at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Mayer, Lena Hall, Neil Patrick Hrris, Stephen Trask, and Spencer Liff at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night after party.
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
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Neil Patrick Harris, Nathaniel Motulsky as Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger on "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
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