“Doctor Who” Announces “Sex Education” Star Chuti Gatuwa Becomes Next Doctor

A new Time Lord launches TARDIS and the iconic British sci-fi series announces that Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the next iteration of The Doctor.

The “Sex Education” star is the 14th doctor to take over from incumbent Jodie Whittaker and will be the first black actor to ever play that role (Time Lord is for beginners, death).

The previous stars who played the Doctor since the show was revived by the BBC in 2005 (originally held between 1963 and 1989) include Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi. included.

“There aren’t many words to describe how I feel. Beyond the excitement and, of course, a little scary, a deeply honored mix.” Hollywood Reporter..

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“This role and show is of great significance to many people around the world, including myself. Each and every one of my incredibly talented predecessors pays close attention to their unique responsibilities and privileges. I paid for it, “Gatowa added. “I will do my best to do the same. [Incoming showrunner] Russell T. Davies is almost as symbolic as the doctor himself, and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and dangerous. A metaphorical playground for actors. The whole team is very welcoming and really devoted their hearts to the show. And the more daunting it is, the more I know I’m really joining a supportive family. Unlike the doctor, I may have only one heart, but I’m devoting everything to this show. “

“The future is here, it’s Ncuti!” Davis, who directed the restart of the venerable British science fiction series from 2005 to 2009, recently announced that he will be back in the 2023 season.

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“Sometimes talent goes through the door, it’s so bright, bold and wonderful, I just turn back in awe and thank my lucky star,” Davis continued. “Ncuti surprised us, caught Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honor to work with him. I can’t wait to get started. You want to know more I’m dying, but we’re distributing ourselves so far. The spectacular Jody’s spectacular finale hasn’t come yet, but I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular. prize!”