Doctor Who: Peter Serafinowicz Joins Series 9’s ‘Before the Flood’
By Barry Rice
A popular comedian and actor has been announced as a last-minute addition to the fourth episode of Doctor Who‘s Series 9, as the BBC has revealed that Peter Serafinowicz will voice the Fisher King in ‘Before the Flood.’
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First reported by Blogtor Who, Serafinowicz’s role will be a voiceover only, as the physical role was played on set by seven-foot, seven-inch tall actor Neil Fingleton (also known as the tallest man in Britain). Serafinowicz performed similar duties in another popular sci-fi franchise: he was the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, while the role on set was played by actor/martial artist Ray Park.
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In fact, Serafinowicz has had a number of roles in popular movies and television shows, both in front of and behind the camera. He was the droll Denarian Saal in last summer’s Guardians of the Galaxy (responsible for one of the movie’s funniest lines: “What a bunch of a-holes”), and he played Peter in Shaun of the Dead, alongside fellow Doctor Who guest-stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. On television, Serafinowicz’s been in everything from The IT Crowd and South Park to Parks and Recreation and American Dad!.
Serafinowicz was also responsible for that hilarious Dalek relaxation tape video you may have seen making the rounds a few years ago:
‘Before the Flood’ is the second part of two-part story by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. It takes place a few hundred years before episode three, ‘Under the Lake.’ Here’s the official synopsis from the BBC:
"On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord – the Fisher King – sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?Related: New Synopses and Quotes From All Twelve Series 9 Episode (SPOILERS)For more on ‘Under the Lake’/’Before the Flood’ and all of the upcoming episodes, check out our frequently updated guide, Doctor Who Series 9: Everything There is to Know So Far.What do you think? Are you excited to see Peter Serafinowicz join Doctor Who? Sound off in the comments below!Next: Will the Doctor Kill Young Davros?More from Winter is ComingFor All Mankind finally gives us information in Episode 405, “Goldilocks”Watch a stunning VFX breakdown of The Wheel of Time season 2Of course Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) thinks Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen) should rule WesterosConfirmed: The Last of Us season 2 will air in 2025Final season of Star Trek: Discovery will have “a lot of action, a lot of adventure, a lot of fun”Published on 09/25/2015 at 12:00 PM CSTLast updated on 09/25/2015 at 12:00 PM CST On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord – the Fisher King – sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?"