The Doctor Who News Page has learned that actor and comedian Lee Evans has been cast as "a Professor" in one of the forthcoming special episodes of Doctor Who, four of which will be broadcast during 2009 and into New Year 2010. Evans confirmed his casting during this afternoon's studio recording of tomorrow's edition of BBC One chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, saying that he had been approached a few days beforehand and was delighted to be working on the series.
Evans has worked as both a stand-up comic and an actor, appearing in several Hollywood movies. His films include MouseHunt, There's Something About Mary and The Fifth Element. On stage, he appeared in the 2004-05 London run of The Producers, as Leo Bloom.
The news of his casting has also been reported at Chortle.co.uk.
Evans's comments during the Jonathan Ross recording have been confirmed in a BBC Press Release.
It was announced today that actor and comedian Lee Evans has been cast to appear in one of the forthcoming Doctor Who specials.
The news was confirmed this afternoon by the man himself, during the recording of his guest appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, which will go out on BBC One tomorrow night at 10.35pm.
Although it's not known for sure which episode it will be, it's thought that he will be appearing in the Easter special, Planet of the Dead. His character will be "a Professor"
Evans has worked as both a stand-up comic and an actor, appearing in several Hollywood movies. His films include MouseHunt, There's Something About Mary and The Fifth Element. On stage, he appeared in the 2004-05 London run of The Producers, as Leo Bloom.
The news of his casting has also been reported at Chortle.co.uk.
Evans's comments during the Jonathan Ross recording have been confirmed in a BBC Press Release.
It was announced today that actor and comedian Lee Evans has been cast to appear in one of the forthcoming Doctor Who specials.
The news was confirmed this afternoon by the man himself, during the recording of his guest appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, which will go out on BBC One tomorrow night at 10.35pm.
Although it's not known for sure which episode it will be, it's thought that he will be appearing in the Easter special, Planet of the Dead. His character will be "a Professor"
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