‘Doctor Who’ announces Ncuti Gatwa as its new protagonist, the first black actor to play the character

The BBC has just confirmed who is chosen to succeed Jodie Whittaker as the protagonist of the longest-running English series on televisionand, for the first time, they wanted to have a black actor. Ncuti Gatwa (‘Sex Education’) will put himself in the shoes of the beloved Lord of Time.

Gatwa known for playing Eric Effiong in the aforementioned Netflix series, a role for which he won a BAFTA in the Best Actor category; he claims to feel honored, but at the same time he confesses to feeling a lot of respect for the task of playing one of the most iconic characters that science fiction has given us from the small screen.

“There are no words to describe how I feel. A mix of deeply honored, beyond excited and of course a little scared. This role and series mean a lot to many people around the world.including myself, and each of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I’ll do my best to do the same“.

“Russell T. Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and it is a dream come true to work with him. His scripts are dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and full of danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The whole team It has been very welcoming and they really put their heart into the development of the series. And as much as it is a challenge, I am aware that I am joining a family that really supports me. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart, but I’m giving it all to this series.“.

Alone with Davis

The ‘Doctor Who’ fandom was already in the clouds after the return of Russell T. Davies as showrunner, filmmaker who has taken the reins again hitting a turn worthy of being celebrated. “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks in the door and it’s so bright and bold and undeniable that I can just stand in awe and give thanks for my luck. Ncuti dazzled us, seized the Doctor and took the keys to the TARDIS in seconds. It’s an honor to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to start.”Davis says.

For her part, Charlotte Moore, director of content for the veteran British network, also wanted to underline that “Ncuti has incredible dynamism”. “He’s an amazing and fearless young actor whose talent and energy will set the world on fire and lead ‘Doctor Who’ on extraordinary adventures under the new age of Russell T. Davies”.