News about Ncuti Gatwa

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has said it is time for a new incarnation of the Time Lord carries 'emotions on the surface more visibly instead of hiding them away' after years of being emotionally reserved. The BBC sci-fi show will return to screens on May 11 with two episodes, titled Space Babies and The Devil's Chord, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor, opposite former Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby Sunday. Russell, who returned to the series as showrunner in 2022, described Sex Education star Ncuti as 'already one of our great actors'.

Nicola Coughlan is set to star alongside actor Ncuti Gatwa in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. Nicola, who is renowned for staring in Derry Girls, filmed the exciting Christmas Day episode in 2023.

The first reviews for the long-awaited new series of Doctor Who have finally been release, as fans count down to the release of the first two episodes this weekend. Space Babies and The Devil's Chord will hit BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ internationally on Saturday, and critics have been sharing their spoiler-three thoughts on the episodes. Many were full of praise for Ncuti Gatwa's first full adventures with Millie Gibson, with one noting the show is 'more fun than it's been in years,' with the Sex Educarion star branding an 'all-singing, all-dancing delight' as the titular Time Lord.

Gavin impressed the crowd in Cardiff as the popular show returned to Channel 4 for a second series last Sunday.

It's not long until the return of the long-awaited new series of Doctor Who as Ncuti Gatwa makes his official debut as the fifteenth Doctor.  However fans can be sure to expect the unexpected as the new series sees the world of the Time Lord and Strictly Come Dancing merge in an epic Glee-style dance scene. Professional dancer Johannes Radebe and head judge Shirley Ballas will be swapping the ballroom for the TARDIS as they join Ncuti and his sidekick Millie Gibson for the Swinging Sixties scene. 

Ahead of the long-awaited release of the new series of Doctor Who, the actor, 31, was joined his co-star Millie Gibson as the pair chatted ahead of the launch episodes on May 11.  Keeping it stylish the star opted for a green cardigan which he wore buttoned up over a pale pink top. 

Doctor Who star Millie Gibson has addressed her future on the show ahead of the new series being released next month where she will star opposite Ncuti Gatwa. The actress, 19, spoke in an interview with the Radio Times where she broke her silence on rumours that she was axed after just one series. She made her much-anticipated debut as the Fifteenth Doctor's companion Ruby Sunday in the 2023 Christmas special but after it was reported that she had been dropped after just one series.

Ncuti Gatwa has admitted he's 'terrified' ahead of the start of the new series of Doctor Who in two weeks. The actor's first full run in the TARDIS is set to hit screens on Saturday 11 May, with the long-awaited series will release its first two episodes on BBC iPlayer at midnight. The episodes will then arrive on BBC One later that day, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

The actor, 31, who plays the Time Lord, cut a stylish figure in a blue and white pinstripe suit as he looked to be dancing in the scene sneak peek set on Abbey Road.  Ncuti was joined by his co-star Millie Gibson who was dressed in a sixties black and white mini dress with a white belt. 

Ncuti Gatwa cut a dapper figure as he filmed scenes for Doctor Who alongside his co-star Millie Gibson in Cardiff. The actor, 31, was dressed in a blue pinstripe suit with a matching waistcoat and a black bowler hat for the shoot. He also wore a blue patterned tie with a crisp white shirt and completed his look with a brown briefcase.

Under the guidance of British fashion designer Daniel Fletcher, the event's first Creative Director, the event has been leaning into a more artful aesthetic. And it has now unveiled its Royal Ascot Millinery Collective - originally conceived as an inspirational guide for racegoers to explore the global world of hat design, drawing inspiration from bygone eras as well as innovative techniques and materials - under his reimagined, more avant-garde influence. This year's offering showcases a diverse array of designers from around the globe, spanning from Dubai to New York, London to Ireland. It aims to spotlight and support the millinery industry's finest creatives and features 12 bespoke hats crafted by industry veterans and emerging talents.

Ncuti Gatwa has defiantly said any racist trolls need to 'get a hobby' after facing online backlash for being cast as the first ever black lead star in Doctor Who. The Sex Education star, 31, graced the cover of Attitude Magazine's 30th Anniversary Issue, and told the publication he's found it 'fascinating' that some viewers have taken such offence to his casting. Ncuti was announced as the first ever black actor to permenantly play The Doctor back in 2022, and he made his debut in the third and final 60th Anniversary Special in December.

Doctor Who has officially confirmed Varada Sethu as Ncuti Gatwa's new companion for his second instalment as the Time Lord.  In first look photos for series 15, the actress and the lead actor, both 31, smiled alongside Millie Gibson, 19, who currently stars as Ruby Sunday.  It was previously reported that Varada would be replacing Millie as Ncuti's companion, although details about her character are still under wraps. 

Chris Taylor explained that he would not be involved in a possible Barbie sequel for the 'embarrassing' reason. The Love Island actor, 33, appeared in the box-office blockbuster film as one of the many Kens in the film. During his short-lived appearance, which lasted less than 30 seconds, the TV star appeared on a stage announcing: 'And the Nobel prize for horses goes to Ken!'

Mr Bates vs. The Post Office (top left) is the first cast member to top the list, followed by Kieran Culkin (top, second from left) for his role as Roman Roy in HBO's Succession and Sarah Lancashire (top, third from left) for his role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in BBC's Happy Valley. Bella Ramsey (top, third from right) from The Last of Us and Ncuti Gatwa (second from right) as the new Doctor Who is fourth on the list, placing her fourth on the list. Sally Wainwright (bottom left); seventh is Claudia Winkleman (bottom, third from left); eighth is Ayo Edebiri (bottom, third from right); tenth is Hannah Waddingham (bottom, second from right). Kim Kardashian (top right), Luke Littler (middle right), and Danni Minogue (bottom right) are also on the list.

On Fridays, the new Doctor Who series, starring Ncuti Gatwa (left) as The Doctor and Millie Gibson (right), will premiere in the United States at midnight, bringing together American viewers. According to the devotees of the sci-fi series, the decision to debut the show in the graveyard slot was a blow to the show's younger followers, who will be asleep at the time. They also claim that it damages the show's reputation for being a "event television" based on its name. The unexpected scheduling decision is the result of a recent, multi-million-pound contract between the BBC - which has exclusive rights to the show - and Disney+, which has broadcast rights for the remainder of the world.

Golda Rosheuvel has been announced as a guest star on Doctor Who's forthcoming new series. With the popular sci-fi show returning in May, the episode titles for the new season have also been revealed. Golda, a British actress who died in the first episode of Space Babies, will appear in the Julie Anne Robinson-directed Space Babies.

Doctor Who fans don't have to wait until series 15's debut. In addition, Disney+ has unveiled a brand new teaser trailer that sees Ncuti Gatwa travel through time and space ahead of its debut on May 11. The 30-year-old Rwandan-Scottish actor, 31, is seen sightseeing prehistoric times, Regency Britain, the 1960s, and war-torn future worlds.

Since winning eight nominations for the TV BAFTAs, the Crown viewers have been left confused as they brand the sixth series'mediocre.' On Tuesday, the TV BAFTA nominations were revealed ahead of the ceremony on May 12, with The Crown leading the way with the most nods in total. However, royal drama commentators have argued that the nods were undeserved as they say he has'fallen downhill' and has become a "snooze fest."

After a seven-year absence, Steven Moffat OBE, the showrunner of Doctor Who, has returned to the sci-fi series as a writer. He has written an episode of the forthcoming fifteenth series, Ncuti Gatwa's second as the Doctor, which will premiere in 2025. Steven appeared on television from 2005 to series ten, receiving an OBE for his services to drama for his efforts. Steven of the 'Whoniverse' said: "I'm sorry to anyone who has been even slightly offended, but I'm actually writing an episode of Doctor Who, just as I said I never will." What can I tell you? "There was begging, there was pleading, but Russell let me have another go, as long as I got out of his garden.' I couldn't be happier to be working with old friends and a brand new doctor.

Doctor Who fans have slammed the BBC for a significant change to the sci-fi show that was not expected in advance of the BBC's highly awaited news series. Since it was revealed that Ncuti Gatwa's first full run in the TARDIS will premiere on May 11th, the TARDIS is no longer in its usual family friendly Saturday night slot. After the show partnered up with streaming service Disney+, the show will now be broadcast on BBC iPlayer at midnight, most likely in order to air in the United States in the afternoon and evening.

The full run of Doctor Who has been announced, with Ncuti Gatwa's first full run in the TARDIS set to premiere on May 11th. The TARDIS will premiere globally on BBC iPlayer, and for those in the United Kingdom, for the first time ever, the series will premiere at midnight. The episodes will then be broadcast on BBC One later that day, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Finals.

On the red carpet of the Oscars Vanity Fair afterparty on Sunday evening, Ncuti Gatwa showed his muscles in a silver chestplate. When Ncuti made a brief appearance in Ryan Gosling's iconic I'm Just Ken performance at the Oscars earlier in the evening, he stunned viewers.

On Sunday evening, Ncuti Gatwa attended the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The Doctor Who actor, 31, stunned an elegant ensemble that included a black suit co-ord and a white Korean shirt. As he graced the red carpet of the star-studded affair, he brought a glamorous touch to the occasion by a dazzling blue beaded pinstripe.