Jenna Coleman is reuniting with a key Physician Who showrunner for a brand new comedy present, the small print of which have been revealed. Coleman starred on the forged of Physician Who as Clara Oswald, who traveled as a companion of the Eleventh Physician from season 7 by season 9. She additionally made a return visitor look throughout season 10.
Now, Deadline stories that Coleman can be working with Steven Moffat, Physician Who‘s showrunner throughout her tenure, to star in a brand new comedy collection, Quantity 10. The upcoming present stars Rafe Spall as a fictional Prime Minister of the UK, the title of the collection derived from 10 Downing Road. Coleman will star as his deputy, her title but to be revealed.
The present’s story follows a “fictional and unspecific” regime within the UK, with Spall’s character not meant to be a portrayal of any explicit Prime Minister in historical past. The comedic collection hints at quite a few occasions that transpire that may make not even one’s political get together matter. Along with Spall and Coleman, Katherine Kelly will play the Chief of Employees.
Whereas Coleman is greatest recognized for her portrayal of Clara in Physician Who, she’s had quite a few high-profile starring roles in TV reveals through the years. This contains her portrayal of Woman Johanna Constantine on the forged of The Sandman, Liv Taylor within the psychological thriller miniseries Wilderness, and Ember Manning in crime drama The Jetty.
This can be her first time working along with Moffat for the reason that pair labored on Physician Who with each other. Moffat was the second showrunner for the sci-fi collection’ 2005 reboot, exiting in 2017. He additionally co-created the BBC’s Sherlock TV collection starring Benedict Cumberbatch because the titular detective. His newest work is the ITVX miniseries Douglas is Cancelled.
Though not a lot is understood in regards to the story of Quantity 10, the collection was commissioned by Gwawr Lloyd, the Performing Head of Channel 4 Drama, for the community. The collection will probably depict a comedic however poignant commentary on British management, however doing so with out singling out one explicit individual within the authorities.
Given Coleman‘s confirmed expertise in varied function and her earlier collaboration with Moffat, Quantity 10 has chosen a robust star to be a part of its main forged. Since she’ll be shining alongside Spall and Kelly, she’ll have loads of screentime to flex her expertise, whereas probably offering a memorable a part of the primary trio of characters.
- Birthdate
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April 27, 1986
- Birthplace
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Blackpool, Lancashire, England
- Peak
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5 ft 2 inches
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Actress, Mannequin