Actors dressed as soldiers took over the National Museum Cardiff on Wednesday afternoon, with the landmark shutting its doors for filming. The activity is believed to be part of the production for the upcoming Doctor Who spin-off series, ‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’, currently in development. Set in the Whoniverse and written by Russell T Davies, the five-part miniseries features actors Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in leading roles. However, the release date for the series has not yet been revealed.
The official synopsis for ‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’ describes a global crisis triggered by the emergence of an ancient species from the ocean, leading to conflict between land and sea. The series follows UNIT as they navigate the chaos to protect humanity. The soldiers were seen outside the National Museum Cardiff, which was closed for filming on October 15. The museum’s social media post apologised for any inconvenience caused.
First announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, the spin-off is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, as well as exclusively on Disney+ in other regions. The cast includes returning Doctor Who actors, Jemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrient, alongside Tovey and Mbatha-Raw. Directed by Dylan Holmes-Williams, the series promises to shake the Whoniverse with its thrilling drama.
Fans have been speculating that the museum may be featured as a government building in the series. The buzz around the spin-off continues to grow, with excitement building for the release. Russell T Davies has hinted at wrapping up filming just before Christmas, leaving viewers eager to dive into this new chapter of the Doctor Who universe.