The new Doctor Who has been unveiled, and it is Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa.
Gatwa takes over from Jodie Whittaker, who has performed the enduring function since 2017. The actor’s departure was revealed in July 2021 and there is been widespread hypothesis ever since round who will probably be changing her, with rumored names together with It’s A Sin stars Olly Alexander and Lydia West, and even Michaela Coel.
The BBC confirmed Gatwa’s casting on Sunday afternoon, native time, simply hours earlier than the taping of the BAFTA TV Awards, suggesting there could possibly be some reference to Doctor Who throughout the ceremony. Gatwa is anticipated to be in attendance, in response to a listing of anticipated friends supplied by BAFTA final week.
Jodie Whittaker had performed the enduring function since 2017. – Photo: Filepic
The 29-year-old Scottish actor was born in Rwanda and broke out in Netflix comedy Sex Education, the place he performs Eric Effiong, greatest buddy to Asa Butterfield’s Otis. He is the second Black actor to painting a physician, following Jo Martin, who performed “Fugitive Doctor” Ruth Clayton in a 2020 episode.
In a press release, Gatwa informed the BBC that he was “deeply honoured, past excited and naturally a little bit bit scared.”
“This function and present means a lot to so many all over the world, together with myself, and every one in all my extremely proficient predecessors has dealt with that distinctive accountability and privilege with the utmost care,” stated Gatwa. “I’ll endeavour my upmost to do the identical.”
The future is right here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor. ❤️❤️➕
