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Ncuti Gatwa: BBC names actor as next Doctor Who star

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Tags: bbc, doctor who, jodie whittaker, russell t davies, ncuti gatwa, united kingdom, casting, science fiction, actors, short read
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61371123

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May 8 2022
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  1. [4]
    lou
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    I don't know the actor, but as a fan of Doctor Who this feels entirely awesome and appropriate. The only thing that surprises me a bit is how young he is. Not that he shouldn't be young, but is he...

    I don't know the actor, but as a fan of Doctor Who this feels entirely awesome and appropriate. The only thing that surprises me a bit is how young he is. Not that he shouldn't be young, but is he the youngest Doctor ever?

    I'm very excited with the return of Russell T Davies, so hopefully this new Doctor will make me wanna follow the show once again.

    7 votes
    1. [3]
      knocklessmonster
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      Ncuti is 30, Matt Smith is still the youngest at 28 it seems.

      Ncuti is 30, Matt Smith is still the youngest at 28 it seems.

      5 votes
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        lou
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        Oh I see. Ncuti certainly looks younger at a first glance! This does make wonder... how would a much younger Doctor play out? Like a 12 year old genius That could be interesting... Maybe not a...

        Oh I see. Ncuti certainly looks younger at a first glance!

        This does make wonder... how would a much younger Doctor play out? Like a 12 year old genius That could be interesting... Maybe not a full season, but I digress...

        5 votes
        1. 0d_billie
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          I imagine with the apparently gruelling schedule that DW requires is incompatible with having a very young actor playing the doctor long term, but i would enjoy seeing a teenage doctor à la...

          I imagine with the apparently gruelling schedule that DW requires is incompatible with having a very young actor playing the doctor long term, but i would enjoy seeing a teenage doctor à la Artemis Fowl !

          3 votes
  2. ntngps
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    What a great choice! He’s so much fun on Sex Education. And with RTD returning, I might actually start watching the show again.

    What a great choice! He’s so much fun on Sex Education. And with RTD returning, I might actually start watching the show again.

    7 votes
  3. JRandomHacker
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    First name is pronounced "shoo-ti"

    First name is pronounced "shoo-ti"

    7 votes