'Emily in Paris' star Paul Forman joins 'Doctor Who' in new role

Paul Forman, known for his role in Emily in Paris, is set to make appearance on Doctor Who as a guest star.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Forman will portray Lord Barton, a Regency-era charming character with hidden sinister intentions.

The Lord Barton character is scheduled to make its debut in the sixth episode titled, Rogue.

During an interview with the outlet, the actor expressed his excitement about joining the sci-fi series.

He said, "Any new chapter is exciting to be a part of, especially when it’s of a beloved and remarkable universe such as Doctor Who."

"To join such an established project and to combine it with this feeling of new and unbounded possibilities was thrilling. It made this role a special experience that I will never forget," he added.

Previously, showrunner Russell T Davies teased Forman's character in the show, stating, "He comes along in episode 6, and it’s a whale of a time. We’ve all seen Emily in Paris, and we’ve seen him being one sort of person. I don’t think anyone’s quite expecting him to become this sort of person."

The upcoming season of Doctor Who is scheduled to premiere on May 10.