Intercourse Training star Ncuti Gatwa has been solid because the 14th Physician in Physician Who and he’ll take over the function from Jodie Whittaker. The announcement got here from the present’s official Twitter account saying: “The longer term is right here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Physician.”
Ncuti talked about taking over the function saying: “There aren’t fairly the phrases to explain how I’m feeling. A mixture of deeply honoured, past excited and naturally a bit bit scared. This function and present means a lot to so many around the globe, together with myself, and every certainly one of my extremely gifted predecessors has dealt with that distinctive duty and privilege with the utmost care. I’ll endeavour my upmost to do the identical. Russell T Davies is nearly as iconic because the Physician himself and with the ability to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, thrilling, extremely clever and fizzing with hazard. An actor’s metaphorical playground. Your complete crew have been so welcoming and actually give their hearts to the present. And in order a lot because it’s daunting, I’m conscious I’m becoming a member of a very supportive household. Not like the Physician, I’ll solely have one coronary heart however I’m giving all of it to this present.”
Returning showrunner Russell T Davies added: “The longer term is right here and it’s Ncuti! Generally expertise walks by way of the door and it’s so vivid and daring and sensible, I simply stand again in awe and thank my fortunate stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized maintain of the Physician and owned these TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get began. I’m positive you’re dying to know extra, however we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the great Jodie’s epic finale but to return. However I promise you, 2023 might be spectacular!”
BBC Chief Content material Officer Charlotte Moore went on to say: “Ncuti has an unimaginable dynamism, he’s a putting and fearless younger actor whose expertise and vitality will set the world alight and take Physician Who on extraordinary adventures beneath Russell T Davies’ new period.”
I’ve by no means actually watched something with Ncuti Gatwa, so I do not know what to anticipate from him as the brand new Physician. It is going to be fascinating to see what his tackle the Time Lord might be. If you’re accustomed to his work, what do you assume?
