OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Doctor Who’ is getting a new villain which looks like a fluffy white rabbit.
The Time Lord’s latest adversary has been revealed as a cute but deadly creature named Beep the Meep and insiders are confident that the new villain will be a hit with younger viewers.
A source told The Daily Mirror newspaper: “Younger viewers will love Beep – he appears to be meek and cute, but he’s as deadly as a Dalek or a Cyberman.”
Beep will appear alongside creatures called The Wrarths, with both previously appearing in comic strips published in Doctor Who Weekly magazine in the 1980s.
The insider added the character has been revived by show boss Russell T Davies, explaining: “He has tapped into the novels and audio adventures, adapting them for TV.
“It’s no surprise he’s looked to the comics, as Beep the Meep was one of the most popular creations.”
Former Doctor David Tennant is returning to the BBC sci-fi series for three 60th anniversary specials later this year alongside former companion Catherine Tate who played his sidekick Donna Noble.
Reports suggest other previous Doctor Whos will be back for the shows, but details have yet to be confirmed.
The Mirror reports the most likely actor to return to the cast is Matt Smith.
Meanwhile, the new regular Doctor will be played by ‘Sex Education’ star Ncuti Gatwa, who is taking over from Jodie Whittaker when ‘Doctor Who’ returns to TV later in 2023.
Speaking after the casting announcement, the actor told the BBC: “It feels really amazing. It’s a true honour. This role is an institution and it’s so iconic.
“I feel very grateful to have had the baton handed over and I’m going to try to do my best.”