Gatwa previously starred in Netflix’s Sex Education. | Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
The BBC has named Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who’s Fourteenth Doctor. Gatwa will take over the role in 2023, replacing Jodie Whittaker as the current Doctor.
“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,” Gatwa said in a statement to the BBC. “I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.”
The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor. ❤️❤️➕ #DoctorWho
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— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 8, 2022
The Scottish actor previously played Eric Effiong in Netflix’s comedy series Sex Education, and will also star alongside…
