We already know that The Doctor and his companions will face the dreaded Weeping Angels in episode five of the upcoming series. However, new information has emerged revealing a second adversary for the cast of Doctor Who to face in New York City, and American readers may be familiar with him!

Mike McShane, best known for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and as the voice of Cid in the popular video game Final Fantasy X took to twitter to confirm his involvement, as well as the type of role he will be playing.

Leaked set pictures from last week’s filming in Cardiff reveal that he will guest star in Amy and Rory’s final episode, playing a gangser-like character in the episode’s period New York scenes.

We don’t currently know how big a role McShane will play in the Ponds’ departure, but we are sure he will prove to be a worth adversary to The Doctor in the dramatic climax of the TARDIS couple’s final episode.

Are you excited to see Mike McShane in Doctor Who?