Jinkx Monsoon’s portrayal of Maestro, the nonbinary trickster god of music, in Doctor Who is nothing short of impressive. Maestro is a powerful new villain who descends from the Toymaker and has a flair for the dramatic, often donning Liberace-inspired outfits and swiping songs from musical geniuses. As Monsoon revealed in a recent interview, she drew inspiration from Michelle Gomez’s portrayal of Missy in Seasons 8-10 of Doctor Who, praising Gomez’s skill and versatility as an actress.
Monsoon’s performance as Maestro is marked by her unwavering confidence and lack of fear in the face of the Doctor. Like Missy, Maestro relies on her raw power and charisma to command attention. Monsoon credits Gomez with teaching her the importance of grounding big choices in truth, ensuring that even the most outlandish characters remain relatable. When discussing Maestro, Monsoon emphasized the need for a strong emotional foundation, citing the influence of her favorite female actors and character actors.
Jinkx Monsoon (Via IMDB)
Given the formidable nature of both Maestro and Missy, it’s a tantalizing prospect to imagine the two villains sharing the screen. Monsoon herself expressed enthusiasm for the idea, stating that she would “do anything” to work with Gomez. Although the Master is currently “parked” for now, Whovians know that never say never when it comes to the mysterytic Time Lord.
As new episodes of Doctor Who arrive on Disney+ every Friday at 7 PM ET, fans of the long-running sci-fi series will no doubt be eagerly awaiting the next installment. With Maestro wreaking havoc and the Master’s fate still uncertain, the possibilities are endless.
