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Marvel Meets Doctor Who: The Surprising Actor Crossovers
Introduction
Marvel and Doctor Who, two iconic franchises, have more in common than you might think. Both launched around the same time and have since become global phenomenons. But did you know that these two worlds have collided through actor crossovers? From Karen Gillan to David Tennant, here are some surprising familiar faces from Earth-616 that have appeared in Doctor Who.
The Ravonna Renslayer Connection
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who plays Ravonna Renslayer in Loki, actually had a recurring presence in Doctor Who as Tish Jones, the sister of companion Martha Jones. She caught the amorous eye of two villains on Doctor Who, just like Renslayer has a thing with Kang.
Richard E. Grant: From Classic Loki to the Great Intelligence
Richard E. Grant, who played Classic Loki in Loki's first season, appeared as the villain, the Great Intelligence, in several episodes of Doctor Who. He even unofficially played the Doctor twice in the past.
Josh Dallas: From Robot Spoon to Fandral
Before his breakout role in Once Upon a Time, Josh Dallas played a cutlery-shaped robot with a human head in Doctor Who. He later went on to play Fandral in Thor.
O-T Fagbenle: From Forgettable Marvel Productions to Doctor Who
O-T Fagbenle, known for his roles in Black Widow and Secret Invasion, starred in the classic Doctor Who story "Silence in the Library." He played the ill-fated character Other Dave.
Finn Jones: Iron Fist Meets the Doctor
Finn Jones, who portrayed Iron Fist in the MCU, also appeared in Doctor Who. He played Santiago Jones, the grandson of a classic companion, in a crossover episode.
Toby Jones: From Dream Lord to Dr. Armin Zola
Toby Jones, known for his roles in multiple franchises, appeared in both Doctor Who and Marvel. He played the fascinating one-off character Dream Lord in Doctor Who and later portrayed Dr. Armin Zola in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Daniel Kaluuya: Wakanda Forever and the Whoniverse
Daniel Kaluuya, known for his acclaimed performances in films like Get Out, had minor roles in both Marvel and Doctor Who. He played W'Kabi in Black Panther and a Londoner named Barclay in Doctor Who.
Letitia Wright: From Alien Refugee to Shuri
Letitia Wright, who portrays Shuri in the MCU, had a minor role in Doctor Who as an alien refugee named Anahson. She appeared in the episode "Face the Raven."
Gemma Chan: From Minn-Erva to Sersi
Gemma Chan, who played Minn-Erva in Captain Marvel and Sersi in Eternals, also appeared in Doctor Who as Martian colonist Mia. The episode "Waters of Mars" is considered one of the scariest and darkest in the series.
Andrew Garfield: Spider-Man's Dalek Encounter
Before he swung into action as Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield appeared in Doctor Who as Frank, a New Yorker, in the two-parter "Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks."
Conclusion
These actor crossovers between Marvel and Doctor Who prove that these two beloved franchises share more connections than meets the eye. From Loki to the Doctor, it's fascinating to see these familiar faces pop up in both worlds. Who knows what other surprises the Whoniverse and Earth-616 have in store for us?
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