DOCTOR WHO Casts SEX EDUCATION Star Ncuti Gatwa as The 14th Doctor
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the 14th Doctor in Doctor Who and he will take over the role from Jodie Whittaker. The announcement came from the show’s official Twitter account saying: “The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor.”
Ncuti talked about taking on the role saying: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my upmost to do the same. Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”
Returning showrunner Russell T Davies added: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”
BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore went on to say: “Ncuti has an incredible dynamism, he’s a striking and fearless young actor whose talent and energy will set the world alight and take Doctor Who on extraordinary adventures under Russell T Davies’ new era.”
I’ve never really watched anything with Ncuti Gatwa, so I have no idea what to expect from him as the new Doctor. It will be interesting to see what his take on the Time Lord will be. If you are familiar with his work, what do you think?