Ncuti Gatwa is the 15th Doctor

[StCoop]

Guess they're going to be doing some public shooting soon. (Told ya so.)

https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/ncuti-gatwa-is-the-doctor

I've literally nothing to add, since I've never heard of him before or seen him in anything.

 

[Redfern]

I honestly thought they'd select a woman to hopefully demonstrate Whittaker's tenure it was not a "one time" situation.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

I'm surprised this announcement simply just...happened. Usually there's a big buildup towards it and we know when it's going to be announced.

That aside, I haven't heard of him since I've never watched Sex Education but I look forward to see what he brings to the role!

 

[Captaindemotion]

Oops, looks like my thread was just a minute behind yours. I’m not familiar with him either but I’m glad it’s a person of colour and TBH I’m always good with a relatively unknown taking over in the role.

 

[StCoop]

I'll take this over an embarrassing TV show reveal.

I wouldn't be surprised if there was about to be a tabloid leak of the news so they had to get out ahead of it.

 

[Timofnine]

Wow, a fresh start! Can’t wait! No idea who he is but I’m in.

 

[Redfern]

I'm surprised this announcement simply just...happened. Usually there's a big buildup towards it and we know when it's going to be announced.

Yeah, Capaldi and Whittaker's announcements rivaled that of the Pope! This was the equivalent of a "page 7" newspaper article, hearkening to the era when Troughtron was announced. (I recently inline linked a video by "Mr. Tardis" who did a retrospective of actor announcements and this situation is far more reminiscent of the series early years.)

 

[Australis]

I trust RTD, so we'll see.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

I'm betting Netflix is going to see a big influx of viewers for Sex Education.

 

[StCoop]

He's definitely more along the lines of Tennant or Smith, in being on the verge of a big career, rather than Eccleston or Capaldi. He's in line to pick up a BAFTA tonight, so possibly a reason for the announcement happening today.

I don't know if he is going to shooting soon though, as looking at IMDB he's currently doing the *shudder* 'Barbie' movie.

(Kris Marshall needs a new agent or he's never going to get the job.)

 

[The Nth Doctor]

Just noticed that Gatwa posted an image of two heart emojis, a plus sign, and a blue square on Instagram two hours ago...and Davies almost immediately replied with "The future is here."

I imagine that was a planned posting to tease the announcement.

 

[Timofnine]

I hope that Murray Gold comes back to score the soundtrack too, one of the best TV composers ever in my opinion.

Coincidentally, it is my birthday today so Ncuti Gatwa can be my birthday Doctor haha!

I hope that he is good!

 

[matthunter]

I await the obligatory photoshops of him with the TARDIS ahead of the official costume pics.

 

[Tomalak]

Brilliant choice! Can't wait to see him in action.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

I'll take this over an embarrassing TV show reveal.

I agree the Capaldi announcement was awkward but I loved how they revealed Whittaker. I was hoping they would do that again.

 

[Relayer1]

Never heard of him but hope he's good.

 

[Lonemagpie]

Remember how I said all along the 14th Doctor would be a male POC? Boom.

 

[The Nth Doctor]

I hope that Murray Gold comes back to score the soundtrack too, one of the best TV composers ever in my opinion.

I hope not. While Gold's quiet motifs were gorgeous, he far too often leaned heavily on overwhelming bombastic pieces that got very old very quickly.

I get why some people don't like Segun Akinola's work but I absolutely love the otherworldly nature of his music. If Akinola doesn't return, I won't be too disappointed, but I much rather have an entirely new composer than returning to Gold.

 

[StarMan]

I'll be honest. My gut reaction was no once I recognised him. I thought W-T-F that's Eric! (Sex Education). Of course that reaction was solely based on imagining ERIC as The Doctor, rather than the actor.

But after mulling it over these past couple of minutes, I'm already warming to the idea. Ncuti != Eric, obviously. I think Ncuti definitely has an energy and charisma to him that would serve him well in the role. I think his range comfortably covers serious and humorous; considering some of the material he's taken on in Sex Ed, I think he could endow The Doctor with a darker tone if and when required.

And obviously - trust in RTD.

Sort it out in the writing room and this could be a very savvy move.

 

[captainkirk]

I'm completely unfamiliar with him and wasn't expecting an announcement today, but I'm glad they didn't go with any of the obvious picks.