Ncuti Gatta will replace Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who’s Time Lord role, according to the BBC.
After Whittaker’s announcement last July that she would be leaving her role, the 29-year old will take the title of 14th Doctor.
Gatwa was the first actor of color to assume the lead role of The Doctor during the series’ history. Jodie is also the first permanent female Doctor.
New guard: Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in Doctor Who, the BBC has announced
Jo Martin was the Time Lord’s first black version. Future of the Judoon was shown as Ruth Clayton in the January 2020 episode. But, Gatwa became the first ever black Doctor to serve as the series’ lead.
Gatwa is a Scottish actor who was born and raised in Rwanda. He starred in the Netflix series Sex Education, a highly popular Netflix show about Otis, a socially awkward teenager, and Jean, his sex therapist mother (Gillian Anderson).
Whittaker became the Tardis’ first female Doctor in 2017, taking over from the Tardis.
Russell T Davies, Queer As Folk/It’s A Sin author is back to lead the show after he left the show in 2009.
The BBC has previously stated that Davies was the one responsible for Doctor Who’s revival of 2005.
History maker: The 29-year-old will become the 14th Doctor on the popular BBC show, after Whittaker announced last July she will be leaving the role after five years – she made history as the show’s first ever female doctor
Davies and Gatwa shared the teaser on Instagram. A post featured two heart emoticons, an plus symbol, and a bluesquare.
Gatwa spoke out about his role and said that he felt ‘deeply honored’ and was ‘beyond thrilled’. However, he admitted that he was also scared to be part of the franchise.
According to him, the BBC said that the role meant so much to many people around the globe, which includes me. Each of my talented predecessors handled the unique privilege and responsibility with the greatest care.
“I will try my best to accomplish the same.”
Davies stated that Gatwa was ‘dazzled” during his audition. He added: “Sometimes talent walks through my door and it’s so bright, bold, and brilliant, and I just stand back and be awestruck and thank all of my lucky stars.
Official Twitter Account of Doctor Who – The Doctor Who account reported the breaking news Sunday
The news was received with great enthusiasm by fans, who took to Twitter and congratulated the actor.
One commented: “Fantastic news! Congratulations to Ncuti Gatwa. Can’t wait until I see my doctor x.”
Another one: “LOVE Ncuti Gatwa’s idea as Doctor Who!”
One third tweets: “Ncuti Gatwa is the perfect choice for Doctor. I look forward to watching what he does in the role. It’s exciting.
The fourth was the quipped, “SCREAMING CRYING, CHEERING!” This was the first time I felt as excited since discovering in the middle of an EdFringe that Peter Capaldi was to play the role. Wow!
Success story: Scottish actor Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, starred as Eric Effiong in Netflix ‘s hugely popular Sex Education about socially awkward high school student Otis (Asa Butterfield – pictured together)
It was a joyous moment for fans. Many took to Twitter and congratulated the actor, praising him as a great choice to serve as Time Lord.
A fifth member was also added. Welcome.’
A sixth commenter said: “Ncuti Gatwa, who was brilliant in Sex Education, is an amazing actor. I recommend it highly. I think he will be a great Doctor with Russell T Davies back as the showrunner.
Gatwa is joining Margot Robbie (Margot) and Ryan Gosling (Ryan Gosling). The upcoming Barbie movie will see Margot play Barbie while Ryan plays Ken. The film’s role has not yet been announced.
Emma Mackey, Gatwa’s Sex Education star has joined the cast for the Barbie live-action film. It will be directed and released by Greta Gerwig on July 21st 2023.
‘The future is here’: The announcement was teased by Davies and Gatwa on Instagram, with a post featuring two heart emojis, a plus symbol and a blue square
Just weeks ago, Ncuti shared photographs of his and Emma’s names printed in pink on chairs as he teased his involvement by writing: ‘Come on Barbie, let’s go party…’.
It stars Will Ferrell and Issa Rae as well as Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon and America Ferrera.
Gerwig, 38 years old, co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach (longtime collaborator).
The IMDB has a synopsis: “A Barbie doll is expelled from Barbieland because it’s not good enough. She sets out on an adventure to discover the real world.” Based on Barbie’s popular Barbie toys, this live-action feature film is set in the real world.
Robbie was long expected to be there. Play the most famous fashion doll on earth in this live-action film. In December 2020 she promised to offer audiences something completely new.
Career: Gatwa is currently with Margot Robbie (pictured), and Ryan Gosling. Gatwa will be playing Ken in the Barbie Movie, where Ryan and Margot play Barbie.
Opting for something ‘a little left center,’ when it comes to her portrayal of the Mattel doll, the project will be produced by her LuckyChap Entertainment Company whose motto is, ‘If it’s not a f**k, yes, it’s a no.’
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about the project, Robbie said: ‘Something like Barbie where the IP, the name itself, people immediately have an idea of, ‘Oh Margot is playing Barbie, I know what that is.’
‘But our goal is to be like, ‘Whatever you’re thinking, we’re going to give you something totally different – the thing you didn’t know you wanted.”
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Gatwa had gone from war refugee to one of the country’s best paid young actors after raking in earnings of £772,000.
The star was homeless until he landed his role as Eric Effiong in Netflix school drama Sex Education, going on to become a fan favourite.
Exciting: Just weeks ago, Ncuti shared photographs of his and Emma’s names printed in pink on chairs as he teased his involvement by writing: ‘Come on Barbie, let’s go party…’
In the past, he has spoken of having to borrow £10 from friends so he could afford the tube fare for auditions.
But he was able to forward himself £303,340 from the company and paid it all back.
When he was a toddler his family left war-ravaged Rwanda fleeing the genocide and moved to Scotland where he overcame racist bullying at school in Dunfermline.
After moving to London, to follow his dream of becoming an actor, he was unable to save and ended up homeless. He slept for five months on couches of friends.
He said: ‘I couldn’t seem to handle it all financially. It was my intention to relocate, but it didn’t work out.
Acting: Earlier this year, it was revealed that Gatwa had gone from war refugee to one of the country’s best paid young actors after raking in earnings of £772,000
“So I lived with my friends for five months, couch-surfing between them. It was not my home.
“I was homeless. “The only thing that stopped me from living on the streets were my friends.”
It focuses on the sexual lives of several British teens in an unknown town. It was written by Laurie Nunn and made many cast members overnight celebrities.
Gemini Moon Limited recently reported that his assets had risen to more than 350,000 pounds.
Before Gatwa was announced as the 14th Doctor, fans were sent into a frenzy speculating who would secure the job, with bookmakers marking Olly Alexander, Michaela Coel, Kris Marshall, Richard Ayoade and Jodie Comer among the favourites.
Show: The Sex Education star, 29, was homeless until he landed his role as Eric Effiong in the Netflix school drama
There were rumours that Jodie might hand over the baton to David Tennant (50), who was the 10th Doctor in the series from 2005 to 2010.
Hugh Grant is said to also be ‘in negotiations’ with Whittaker to succeed him after he turned down Davies’ offer to do the same.
Grant was the 12th Doctor in a Comic Relief Special written by Steven Moffat.
2007: The actor stated that he regretted making the decision. Digital Spy was told at the time by the actor, “I was offered the Doctor role a few year back and was greatly honored.”
It’s not until you actually see the thing onscreen that you realize that there’s a danger. It’s possible to make it worse, but knowing me, that’s probably what I would do.
Exit: Last July, Whittaker announced she was leaving the role, described her four-year stint manning the Tardis as being ‘the best job I ever had’
Last July, Whittaker announced she was leaving the role, described her four-year stint manning the Tardis as being ‘the best job I ever had’.
The three-part special that marks her departure from television is playing right now. It consists of three parts. First, it aired New Year’s Day 2022. Second, it aired April 17th.
Jodie’s final, feature-length appearance as the Doctor – in which she will regenerate – will arrive in autumn 2022 as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations.
Jodie expressed her gratitude for being on the show and said that she opened her dazzling gift box of shoes in size 13. It was impossible to have predicted the amazing worlds, adventures, and wonders they would bring me.
“My heart is filled with love for this TV show, its creators, fans, and all that it brings to my life.
“And Chris, I am grateful for the opportunity to share his wonderful stories with me.
Rumours: Before Gatwa was announced as the Doctor, fans were sent into a frenzy speculating who would secure the job, with bookmakers marking Olly Alexander among the favourites
Elle added, “We both knew we wanted to share this ride side-by side and carry the torch together.” We are now weeks away from the end of what was my best job.
“I’m not sure I will ever express the joy and gratitude that this job has brought me. I will continue to carry the doctor and all the lessons I have learnt.
Jodie said, “It can be frightening to change and no one knows what lies ahead. We keep searching. Have fun. You will be surprised by the Universe. Constantly.’
Jodie was named 2nd Most Popular Doctor in 2020 by Radio Times fans. She came within one whisker of David Tennant.
Ex-Doctors Peter Capaldi (Dr. Christopher Eccleston), Peter Capaldi (Dr. Matt Smith) could all make a cameback to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the show.
Top Picks: Jodie was chosen as the 2nd most popular doctor of all time in 2020. This came just a hair short of David Tennant.
A TV insider told The Sun: ‘The BBC wanted something unique to mark six decades of Doctor Who and while getting all the former time lords together will be a challenge, it’s one Russell might just achieve.’
Whittaker’s replacement by Gatwa marks the BBC’s first black permanent doctor. Jo Martin, however, starred in Future of the Judoon as Ruth Clayton in January 2020.
Jodi met an unknown past version in this episode, as Jo.
It was a significant milestone for the series, as it marked the second female appearance on the extraterrestrial time traveler and the first black portrayal of the character.
Some fans weren’t sure whether or not Martin’s appearance meant what it implied – but show boss Chris Chibnall confirmed that this wasn’t ‘a trick’.
He told The Mirror: ‘The important thing to say is – she is definitively The Doctor. There are no tricks, nor is there a parallel universe. Jo Martin is The Doctor.
Chibnall observed that Top Boy was not credited the same as John Hurt for his appearance in an unimagined role in The Day Of The Doctor’s 50th Anniversary special in 2013.
“That’s the reason we gave her credit at the ending which all new Doctors receive the first time they meet them. Chibnall clarified that John Hurt received this credit.
In the beginning, Ruth Clayton was a tour guide who introduced the character. She pressed the In Case Of Emergency button after Judoons invaded her town.
Ncuti is now ‘Definitively the Doc’. Ncuti is the second black actor to be featured on the series, after Jo Martin, who starred as Ruth Clayton in Future of the Judoon’s January 2020 episode.
Iconic: The episode saw Jodi meet a previously-unknown past version of the character, in the form of actress Jo
It’s unclear where she fits in the mythology of previous Doctors – with many noting she did not recognise Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver, suggesting she came between Patrick Troughton’s Second Doctor and Jon Pertwee’s Third.
“There will be some answers to these mysteries in this series. As with Doctor Who, new questions are often revealed by answers. Chibnall assures that this is all deliberate.
Martin also said that Martin didn’t know she auditioned to be The Doctor, when she met with the producers to read for her.
Last month, Doctor Who fans descended into a frenzy following Sunday’s Easter Special, as the time traveller confessed her love for her female companion Yasmin.
The heroine, after defeating the Sea Devils in an emotional scene, admitted that “if anyone was going to win, it would have been her.” But she said that because of her immortality, she couldn’t let her emotions go.
After hints the couple would address their feelings, Who fans were in a frenzy. One even admitted that they had been sobbing after the moment.
At last! Doctor Who Fans are finally getting it!
The episode saw The Doctor (Jodie Whitaker), Yaz(Mandip Gill), and Dan (19th Century China) being taken to the 19th Century. The Doctor and Yaz were assigned the mission of defeating the Sea Devil villains.
The Doctor took the TARDIS down to the bottom, leaving Yaz and her in awe at the incredible underwater view.
The Time Lord said, “Not a bad date. Are you?” Yaz might have been seen staring at her during this emotionally charged moment.
The air is filled with love The heroine, after she defeated the Sea Devils villains in an emotional scene, admitted that it would be her if someone were to win.
Yaz was able to admit her feelings later, but it was The Doctor that made the first move. He told her companion, ‘Dates don’t really matter. You used to. I have done. Believe me, if you were going to do it I would.
‘I think you’re one of the greatest people that I’ve ever known… If it was going to be anyone, it’d be you. However, I cannot.
Yaz approached her and asked for clarification. She replied, “There isn’t any point”. In reference to the immortality of her body, she said that time always ends. This was in reference to The Tenth Doctor’s famous observation about Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) growing affection for Rose Tyler.
It’s all about love! A standout moment was when the Doctor brought the TARDIS into the depths of the sea. She then quipped, ‘Not a terrible date, am I?
It was so romantic! Yaz was seen staring at her during this emotional moment.
The Doctor told Yaz that they couldn’t reconcile their emotions in the episode’s last scene. It’s something I have never been capable of. It’s my whole life.
“Not because it’s not in my heart, but because I could. But if I do fix myself to somebody, I know sooner or later it’ll hurt… Can we just live in the present of what we have, while we still have it?’
As she made a wish, she said: “I wish that this could continue forever.”
It can’t happen: While Yaz later came dangerously close to confessing her feelings, it was The Doctor who made the move first
Tragic: She noted Yaz as a ‘greatest person she’d ever known’, but they were unable to act because of Yaz’ immortality.
The news that Yaz had reacted to The Doctor’s affections sent die-hard fans wild, and many took to Twitter with their responses.
One person wrote, “That thasmin shore scene in Chibnalls is actually one my favorite scenes in the whole era,” while another said, “nah, last night’s ep actually occurred?” Is thasmin canon? 13 reciprocates Which timeline should we be living?
“IF IT WERE GOING to BE ANYONE, ITD BE YOU.” One fan went hysterical and tweeted, “Excuse me while I die.”
It’s happening! It’s happening!
One fan wrote: “13 stated that if she were to date someone, it would be Yaz …. and she told Yaz she loved her too. OH MY GOD.
I’m sobbing. A hysterical fan also added: “Love them #Doctorwho #Thasmin”
Doctor Who should address Yaz’s feelings. This is Yaz’s first time-sex encounter with an actual companion.
In the near future: Doctor Who teased in the final episode the possibility of the return to Doctor Who two former companions (pictured in character).
Following the episode, Doctor Who teased the return of two former companions in the spellbinding trailer for its centenary special, airing later this year much to the excitement of fans.
Jodie Whittaker portrays the title character. Jodie announced last year that Jodie would be leaving the role.
Tegan Jovanka, an Australian air stewardess (Sophie Aldred), will be joining her. Ace (Janet Fielding), who previously worked alongside Peter Davison and Tom Baker earlier in that decade.
Return: Tegan Jovanka, an Australian air stewardess (Sophie Aldred), will join the Doctor. She was Sylvester McCoy’s co-star in late 1980s.
The 30-second special features include the Cybermen and Daleks, while the Doctor can be seen in another clip regenerating despite having been told that it would end her existence.
Although the sci-fi drama was first shown on small screens in 1963, the BBC celebrates one hundred years of its founding as a radio station in Oct 1922.
This autumn, Current Time Lord Jodie’s role is over with a regeneration episode. In 2017, she was the first woman Doctor.
Doctor Who will be back later in the year to host BBC’s Centenary Special.
This is Ace (Janet Fielding), who worked earlier with Tom Baker, Peter Davison and is now set to return for this special