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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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TIME100 Next 2022: The LGBTQ+ names on this year’s most influential list

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TIME has released their annual 100 list with a variety of LGBTQ+ names across a number of sectors securing a spot. The 100 influential figures are a mixture of LGBTQ+ individuals, and other high-profile stars such as SZA, Sadie Sink, Simone Ashley and many more. Each person who made the list has a synopsis written about them by a fellow famous face, typically from the same or a similar field to their own. The TIME100 Next list is representative of the biggest up-and-coming change-makers.   Here’s which LGBTQ+ icons made…

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It’s a Sin star Neil Patrick Harris joins new season of Doctor Who

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How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris has joined the upcoming season of Doctor Who.  On 13 June, showrunner Russell T Davies took to Instagram and teased that a new update regarding the show’s 14th season was on the way.  “Wait. What? WHAT??! Incoming! Woooo! KLAXON!! Stand by your socials..!” he wrote alongside an image of two red hearts and a diamond.  Shortly after uploading the post, Doctor Who enthusiasts took to the comment section and expressed their excitement over the mysterious news.  One fan wrote: “RTD I…

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Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa announced as the new star of Doctor Who

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Sex Education fans rejoice! Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as the new Time Lord in Doctor Who. For three series and numerous specials, fans of the long-running show have immersed themselves in the adventures of the Jodie Whittaker’s 13th Doctor. However in July 2021, the BBC revealed that the Journeyman star – who made history as the first female Time Lord – would be leaving the show after its 13th season. Since that fateful day, rumours began to circulate on who would be stepping into the iconic role – which included Olly…

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Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa says he “bombed” audition for his iconic role

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Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opened up his audition for his popular character Eric Effiong in a brand new interview.  Sitting down with The Guardian, Gatwa revealed that he “bombed” his first audition after reading that his character “must be hysterical.”  His nerves persisted into the next round when he read lines with Connor Swindells, who plays his on-screen love interest, Adam Groff. “At that point, I looked bigger than Connor, so for the bullying scenes, I remember them stopping the audition and being like, we need something about the…

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