The Torchwood actor is returning to the Whoniverse. <\/p>
In yet more spectacular Doctor Who<\/a> news, Indira Varma has been cast as the mysterious Duchess in season 14<\/a>!<\/p>\n The actress, who fans will already know as Suzie in Torchwood<\/a>, looks set to wreak absolute havoc for the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) \u2013 and we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n Varma said of her new role: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be in Doctor Who and particularly excited to be crossing cosmic paths with Ncuti, as the Doctor, and look forward to creating interplanetary mischief with him. I loved playing Suzie Costello for Russell T Davies in Torchwood so am thrilled to be entering this world again.\u201d<\/p>\n Showrunner Russell T Davies<\/a> added: \u201cI\u2019m overjoyed to be reunited with Indira after our Torchwood days, and this part is truly spectacular! A whole new audience will be hiding behind the settee when the Duchess unleashes her terror.\u201d<\/p>\n The Duchess unleashed! \ud83d\udc40