Ncuti Gatwa is the latest star of Physician Who after the December 9 anniversary particular.
The Intercourse Schooling actor was forged in 2022 previous to earlier star Jodie Whittaker’s final episode. Russell T. Davies, who led the 2005 relaunch of Who and departed alongside David Tennant in 2010, returned as showrunner for each the sixtieth anniversary specials and season 14.
“Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds,” Davies mentioned in a Could 2022 assertion when Gatwa was introduced within the function. “It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started.”
Scroll down for extra in regards to the upcoming 14th season of Physician Who:
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When Will ‘Doctor Who’ Season 14 Air?
After the three sixtieth anniversary specials air (learn extra about these right here) on BBC and Disney+, Gatwa’s episodes are slated to start over the “festive period.” Disney+ confirmed that the Physician Who vacation particular, titled “The Church on Ruby Road,” will air on December 25. The final 4 winter specials aired on New 12 months’s Day, making this the primary Christmas Day premiere since 2017.
How Does Ncuti Gatwa Really feel About Being the New Physician?
“There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling,” he mentioned in a press launch. “A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. 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. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.”
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Who Is the fifteenth Physician’s New Companion?
BBC and Disney+, the U.S. streaming residence for the brand new season, introduced in November 2022 that Millie Gibson will painting Gatwa’s sidekick, Ruby Sunday.
“Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion,” Gibson mentioned in a November 2022 assertion. “It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me. And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side, I just can’t wait to get started.”
Gatwa is simply as pumped. “Far too excited to sail the universe and battle monsters with this one,” the Barbie star captioned an Instagram announcement on the time. “Believe me we got SO much in store for you.”
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What Does Ncuti Gatwa Look Like as The Physician?
In December 2022, Disney+ and BBC revealed the primary picture of Gatwa and Gibson of their typical character costumes. The brand new star wore a vibrant orange shirt with a darkish orange plaid jacket and trousers. He topped off the look with some silver rings and Gallifreyan nail artwork. Gibson, in the meantime, wore a denim jacket with blue shorts and tights beneath.
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Who Is Jonathan Groff Enjoying?
The Spring Awakening actor was formally introduced in a “key role” in Could 2023. The primary pictures of his yet-to-be-revealed character present him with the Physician and Millie in regency-era clothes.
Groff mentioned in a press release: “I am so thrilled to jump into the extraordinary mind of Russell T. Davies and watch the incredible Ncuti Gatwa soar in this iconic role!”
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Which ‘Drag Race’ Alum Is Becoming a member of ‘Doctor Who’?
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 champ Jinkx Monsoon landed a “major role” on Physician Who. Whereas additional character particulars haven’t been revealed, the Broadway alum is happy to step into the TARDIS.
“I’m honored, thrilled, and utterly excited to join Doctor Who! Russell T. Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer — I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew,” the performer gushed in an April 2023 assertion. “I hope there’s room in the TARDIS for my luggage.”
Which Companion Is Coming Again?
Bonnie Langford first joined Physician Who in 1986 as Melanie Bush, the companion to the Sixth and Seventh Medical doctors, performed by Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, respectively. She made a cameo in 2022 throughout Whittaker’s ultimate episode because the thirteenth Physician.
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Who Is The Duchess?
Sport of Thrones alum Indira Varma is about to play The Duchess. It isn’t clear if the mysterious royal can be associated to Suzie Costello, the character she performed in 2008 on Physician Who spinoff Torchwood.
“I’m thrilled to be in Doctor Who and particularly excited to be crossing cosmic paths with Ncuti, as the Doctor, and look forward to creating interplanetary mischief with him,” she mentioned in a Could 2023 assertion. “I loved playing Suzie Costello for Russell T. Davies in Torchwood so am thrilled to be entering this world again.”
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Who Is Within the ‘Doctor Who’ Season 14 Solid?
Different confirmed forged season 14 members embrace Lenny Rush as Morris and Aneurin Barnard because the “mysterious” Roger ap Gwilliam. No additional particulars had been launched for his or her characters.
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will seem within the 2024 Christmas particular the place she is going to reunite with Gatwa, who was her Barbie costar.
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“Off to the Whoniverse 👽,” Coughlan captioned an announcement of her casting information through Instagram in November 2023. “@russelltdavies63 [is] the loveliest man in the world, thank you so much for asking me to join you on the joy that is Doctor Who and letting me share the screen with the ridiculously brilliant @ncutigatwa, how lucky am I — I’m loving every minute.”
Gatwa commented, “Barbie and Ken back at it again 😍💖.”