The BBC announced that Michelle Gomez is returning to ‘Doctor Who’ for Series 9. Gomez will be reprising her role as Missy, a.k.a. The Master, in a new 2-part story.

“Things have been a little beige since I left Missy behind, so I’m delighted to be putting my Lippie back on. I’m positively dying to see the Doctor again!” – Gomez told the BBC.

The new two-parter, titled ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar,’ is written by the show’s lead writer Steven Moffat, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Hettie Macdonald (Blink).  

Showrunner Stephen Moffat said:

“Everybody hide – Michelle Gomez as Missy was an instant hit last year, so she’s straight back to plague the Doctor and Clara in the series opener. But what brings her back into their lives is the last thing they’d expect.”

Other guest stars confirmed for the new series include Jemma Redgrave, Laurence Olivier, Clare Higgins, Jaye Griffiths, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill, Jami Reid-Quarrell, Aaron Neil, India Ria Amarteifio, Joey Price, Dasharn Anderson, Harki Bhambra, Demi Papaminas.