“I heard someone say: ‘That’s why he’s the Doctor.'”
Ncuti Gatwa has received nothing but praise since being announced as The Fifteenth Doctor, so it is no surprise that he blew everyone away when filming the sci-fi series.
In an interview with GQ Magazine, Gatwa teased that the first scene he filmed as the Doctor is a “pivotal point” in the new series.
“The final scene in episode five. People will remember that scene,” he told the publication.
He explained that he remembered thinking at the time: “You have to dig deep and pull out something that will blow everyone on this set away – and I bloody well did.
“I heard someone say: ‘That’s why he’s the Doctor.’”
“I heard someone say: ‘That’s why he’s the Doctor.’”
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor is expected to debut during the 60th anniversary specials, with him expected to takeover as the new Doctor in season 14. Filming has already began for a 15th season.
The dates for the 60th anniversary specials were announced last month, which will feature David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor.
Doctor Who will be back on our screens on Saturday 25th November, with the second and third specials following on Saturday 2nd December and Saturday 9th December.
After the three specials air, the first instalment of Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor is expected to be released over the festive period of 2023/2024.
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Speaking of Gatwa’s Doctor, show runner Russell T Davies teased to RadioTimes.com what viewers can expect.
He said: “I can promise you a completely new Doctor, and yet a Doctor utterly faithful to the 60 years that came before. Soon, the secret will be out, and we’ll all be dancing!”
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