Actor joins to replace Jodie Whittaker as lead in BBC series
The BBC announced that Ncuti Gatwabest known for interpreting Eric Effiong in the “Sex Education” series, was cast to succeed Jodie Whittaker as the star of “Doctor Who”. The actor will be the 14th to assume the role of Doctor in the franchise, being the first black protagonist.
In a statement, the 29-year-old artist spoke about the thrill of playing one of pop culture’s most famous characters: “Unlike the Doctor, I may have one heart, but I’m giving it completely to this series.”
“There are no words that can describe what I’m feeling. It’s a mixture of deeply honored, more than excited and of course a little scared. This role and this show mean so much to so many people around the world, including to me, and each of my talented predecessors handled this unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will do my best to do the same.” declared.
Russell T. Daviesshowrunner of “Doctor Who”, said that Ncuti will impress fans of the series and promised: “2023 will be spectacular!”.
In Brazil, “Doctor Who” is available in the Globoplay catalogue.
Source: cinebuzz
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