Ncuti Gatwa will star as Doctor

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The BBC has named Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who’s Fourteenth Doctor. Gatwa will take over the role in 2023

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Ncuti Gatwa

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Doctor Who’s debut in 1963

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Gatwa's Eric stands out from the ensemble cast with a fully realized personality and inner life.

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Ncuti Gatwa will star as Doctor

The BBC has named Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who’s Fourteenth Doctor. Gatwa will take over the role in 2023

Ncuti Gatwa

Doctor Who’s debut in 1963

Gatwa will be the first Black man to play the Doctor, a role that has been passed around to different actors since Doctor Who’s debut in 1963.

Gatwa's Eric stands out from the ensemble cast with a fully realized personality and inner life.