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Doctor Who: Trans actor Pete MacHale joins Ncuti Gatwa for season 14

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Openly trans actor Pete MacHale has joined the upcoming season of Doctor Who. According to TV Zone, the young talent has joined the show’s 14th outing, which features Ncuti Gatwa as the titular time lord.  While details surrounding his role are scarce, MacHale’s inclusion makes him the first out trans man to star in the long-running franchise.  The new batch of episodes are also set to feature Bhav Joshi, Eilidh Loan, Miles Yekinni and Hemi Yeroham in undisclosed roles.  Shortly after the news made headlines, LGBTQ+ fans clamoured to social…

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Ncuti Gatwa reveals he’s leaving Sex Education: “Thank you for all the lessons”

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The forthcoming fourth season of Sex Education will be the last outing for Ncuti Gatwa and his beloved character Eric Effiong. Gatwa announced the news as he commemorated the last day of filming. In an Instagram post, the actor shared a photo of his trailer door alongside the caption: “Last day. Last time. Bye bubs, thank you for all the lessons and for all the strength.” His co-star Aimee Lou Wood, who plays fan-favourite character Aimee Gibbs, mourned his departure, writing: “My heart hurts badly.” Gatwa has played Eric since…

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Here’s your first look at Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney in Doctor Who

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BBC has finally released the first sneak peek at Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney in the upcoming Doctor Who specials.  Back in May, it was revealed that the beloved talent would be joining the Doctor Who universe as a new Rose.  “This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself, Russell [T Davies], has not only made my year, it’s made my life,” Finney said in a statement following her casting.  “I cannot wait to begin this journey…

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Doctor Who: Here’s your first look at Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor

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The BBC has finally released the first official photos of Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor.  Over the last few months, fans have been clamouring for more information regarding the Sex Education star and his upcoming run as the beloved Time Lord. Back in October, viewers were given a quick glimpse at Gatwa in the titular role during the explosive trailer for the show’s 2023 specials – which also featured the return of David Tennant as the 14th Doctor. Since the trailer’s release, Doctor Who creatives have refrained from giving additional…

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Yasmin Finney says Doctor Who role will “change the world” as she covers British Vogue

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Yasmin Finney is the latest cover star for British Vogue. The actress memorably rose to fame earlier this year as Elle Argent on Netflix’s acclaimed teen drama, Heartstopper, which follows the blossoming romance between queer teenager Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor). Finney has since become one of the media’s most prominent trans women with various fashion campaigns and confirmed roles in Yungblud’s upcoming short film and Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary special as Rose, the titular character’s new companion. In her interview with British Vogue, the 19-year-old said her character…

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Ncuti Gatwa says playing Doctor Who ‘feels powerful’ as a Rwandan immigrant

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Ncuti Gatwa, the actor set to star as the 15th Doctor in 2023, has shared why his background makes it feel “really powerful” to appear in Doctor Who. He makes history as the first permanent non-white cast member to portray The Doctor. It was recently announced that the upcoming era of the hit series, which is back in the hands of beloved showrunner Russell T Davies, will stream on Disney+ in the United States in a major distribution deal. It will continue to air on the BBC in the UK.…

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Here’s your first look at Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who debut

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The BBC has finally released the first sneak peek of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who debut.  Spoilers ahead  On 23 October, Jodie Whittaker ended her expansive run as the 13th Doctor during the series’ latest special, The Power of the Doctor.  While the episode was full of action and emotional Thasmin moments, viewers were left shocked after the 13th Doctor regenerated into David Tennant’s version of the titular character.  The Fright Night actor had previously portrayed the 10th Doctor from 2005 to 2010.  Shortly after the episode aired, the BBC released…

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Russell T Davies praises Ncuti Gatwa over his showstopping Doctor Who audition

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It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies has opened up about Ncuti Gatwa’s electric Doctor Who audition.  Back in May, the Sex Education star was announced as the new Time Lord for Doctor Who’s upcoming season. The role was previously held by Jodie Whittaker, who started in three series and numerous specials.  “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited, and of course a little bit scared,” Gatwa shared in a statement. “This role and show means so much to so…

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Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney: ‘I’m happy I get to be the representation I never had’

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Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney opened up about why the character of Elle Argent felt like it “was created” just for her and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation. The 19-year-old discussed her trailblazing role on the Netflix series during an appearance on Queerpiphany with Tayce and Munroe Bergdorf. The award-nominated digital series sees the two hosts sit down with a number of LGBTQ+ stars to discuss the iconic pop culture moments that shaped their queer experiences. “The first time I did see a televised black trans-girl was you [Munroe] and that…

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