‘Doctor Who’ Casts Jonathan Groff in ‘Mysterious’ Guest Role
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Stage and screen star Jonathan Groff will appear in the new series of the BBC’s long-running and immensely popular series “Doctor Who” in a key role. “Doctor Who” began in 1963 and follows the adventures of a Time Lord known as The Doctor, an extraterrestrial being with a human appearance.
The Doctor travels the universe in a time-travelling spaceship called the Tardis. While there is no indication as to what exactly Groff’s role will be, “he’s on his way to jump aboard the Tardis in a mysterious and exciting guest role,” says a statement from the BBC.
Groff came to prominence when he played the role of Jesse St. James in musical comedy drama “Glee.” He has since been celebrated for his work on-screen, from starring as Eric in M.
Night Shyamalan’s box office hit “Knock at the Cabin,” to playing Holden Ford in the acclaimed series “Mindhunter,” directed by David Fincher.
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