InDoctor Who, season 15, episode 2, “Lux,” Mr. Ring-a-Ding is the charming yet eerie animated villain of the episode who is being voiced by a very special guest star.Doctor Whois the longest-running sci-fi show on TV, and after reinventing itself several times over the years, the show is now entering a new era under former showrunner Russell T Davies, as the series enters its second season with RTD and Ncuti Gatwa helming the show and the TARDIS respectively.
And while there was some mumbling and grumbling about the big reveals in the last season, season 2 appears to be kicking off with a lot more promise and excitement among fans. For instance,Doctor Whois putting a bigger budget which is being topped up by Disney, a new partner hosting the show on their Disney+ platform around the globe, and delivering more experimental and exciting villains for the Doctor to face. Including thenew hauntingly cute character, Mr. Ring-a-Ding, who appears prominently in the trailers for “Lux.”
Alan Cumming Voices Mr. Ring-a-Ding In Doctor Who Season 15
Doctor Who Season 15 Introduces A New Cast Of Villains
The actor who is lending his voice to this dangerously sweet figure is none other than Alan Cumming.Cumming is a major film star from Americawho has had dozens of prominent roles in a variety of shows. Cumming played Boris Grishenko in 1995sGoldenEye, Loki inSon of the Mask, Nightcrawler inX-Men 2and Fegan Floop intheSpy Kidsfranchise.
In addition, the actor has frequently performed voice-only roles in shows likeThe Simpsons, andCourage the Cowardly Dog, as well as in films likeGarfieldandThe Smurfs. With a wealth of experience as a performer and voice actor,Mr. Ring-a-Ding is in good hands with Cumming. And his ability to switch from a cheerful, friendly, and warm figure to one that is more menacing and dangerous is sure to make him an excellent choice for this dastardly and unassuming villain.
Alan Cumming Already Appeared In Doctor Who
This Is Not Alan Cumming’s First Outing In The Long-Standing Sci-Fi Series
However, this is not Cumming’s first time coming toDoctor Who. In 2018, while the show was still being run by the previous showrunner, Chris Chibnall,Cumming was brought in to play King Jamesopposite Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor. In this role, Cumming led a group of angry and scared villagers against several women suspected of being witches, and conducted deadly tests to prove whether they were innocent, or if they were actually demonic creatures cursing the locals and casting dangerous spells.
Cumming excelled in the role, and he proved just the right level of intensity, mischievousness, and danger. Meanwhile, he also put his comedy skills to good use to make the episode feel a little lighter, while still staying faithful to the period setting. Considering his familiarity with the show, it will be interesting to see him return and step into a very different role where he can allow his imagination to roam more freely. Rather than being restricted by the bonds of playing a historical figure,Alan Cumming now has an opportunity to make a new charactercompletely his own, adjusting his voice and intensity as it may suit the part in theDoctor Whoadventure.
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Doctor Who: Released on August 10, 2025, this series follows the Doctor and their companion as they journey across time and space, encountering a range of extraordinary friends and adversaries, expanding the universe of the long-running British science fiction series.
