‘Doctor Who' Holiday Special will feature this 'Bridgerton 'star

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‘Doctor Who’ 2024 Holiday Special has cast ‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan.

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Titled ‘The Church on Ruby Road’, the special is set to be released on December 25, 2023.

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Showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed the casting, stating they are currently filming the special.

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Nicola, known for her role as Penelope Featherington in ‘Bridgerton’, is a relatively new face in the TV industry.

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Coughlan's casting aligns with the show’s trend of choosing young faces for upcoming seasons.

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Ncuti Gatwa, who also played a role in ‘Barbie’, is set to become the Fifteenth Doctor in season 14.

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The holiday special's casting, including Coughlan, may serve as a launching point for rising stars.

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Coughlan's net worth is around $1 million, while Russell’s worth is approximately $5 million.

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‘Doctor Who’ generated around $110 million in net revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2021.

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