What to Know About Season 14 Starring Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa is ready to be the latest star of Doctor Who, and followers are counting down till they get to meet his model of the Doctor.

The Sex Education actor was solid in 2022 prior to earlier star Jodie Whittaker’s final episode. Russell T. Davies, who led the 2005 relaunch of Who and departed alongside David Tennant in 2010, will return as showrunner for each the sixtieth anniversary specials and season 14.

“Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds,” Davies stated in a May 2022 assertion when Gatwa was introduced within the position. “It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started.”

Scroll down for extra in regards to the upcoming 14th season of Doctor Who:

When Will ‘Doctor Who’ Season 14 Air?

After the three sixtieth anniversary specials air (learn extra about these right here) on BBC and Disney+, Gatwa’s episodes are slated to start over the “festive period.” Disney+ confirmed that the Doctor Who vacation particular, titled “The Church on Ruby Road,” will air on December 25. The final 4 winter specials aired on New Year’s Day, making this the primary Christmas Day premiere since 2017.

How Does Ncuti Gatwa Feel About Being the New Doctor?

“There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling,” he stated in a press launch. “A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.”

Who Is the fifteenth Doctor’s New Companion?

BBC and Disney+, the U.S. streaming house for the brand new season, introduced in November 2022 that Millie Gibson will painting Gatwa’s sidekick, Ruby Sunday.

“Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion,” Gibson stated in a November 2022 assertion. (*14*)

Gatwa is simply as pumped. “Far too excited to sail the universe and battle monsters with this one,” the Barbie star captioned an Instagram announcement on the time. “Believe me we got SO much in store for you.”

What Does Ncuti Gatwa Look Like as The Doctor?

In December 2022, Disney+ and BBC revealed the primary photograph of Gatwa and Gibson of their typical character costumes. The new star wore a vivid orange shirt with a darkish orange plaid jacket and trousers. He topped off the look with some silver rings and Gallifreyan nail artwork. Gibson, in the meantime, wore a denim jacket with blue shorts and tights beneath.

Who Is Jonathan Groff Playing?

The Spring Awakening actor was formally introduced in a “key role” in May 2023. The first pictures of his yet-to-be-revealed character present him with the Doctor and Millie in regency-era clothes.

Groff stated in an announcement: “I am so thrilled to jump into the extraordinary mind of Russell T. Davies and watch the incredible Ncuti Gatwa soar in this iconic role!”

Which ‘Drag Race’ Alum Is Joining ‘Doctor Who’?

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 champ Jinkx Monsoon landed a “major role” on Doctor Who. While additional character particulars haven’t been revealed, the Broadway alum is worked up to step into the TARDIS.

“I’m honored, thrilled, and utterly excited to join Doctor Who! Russell T. Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer — I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew,” the performer gushed in an April 2023 assertion. “I hope there’s room in the TARDIS for my luggage.”

Which Companion Is Coming Back?

Bonnie Langford first joined Doctor Who in 1986 as Melanie Bush, the companion to the Sixth and Seventh Doctors, performed by Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, respectively. She made a cameo in 2022 throughout Whittaker’s last episode because the thirteenth Doctor.

Who Is The Duchess?

Game of Thrones alum Indira Varma is ready to play The Duchess. It isn’t clear if the mysterious royal might be associated to Suzie Costello, the character she performed in 2008 on Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood.

“I’m thrilled to be in Doctor Who and particularly excited to be crossing cosmic paths with Ncuti, as the Doctor, and look forward to creating interplanetary mischief with him,” she stated in a May 2023 assertion. “I loved playing Suzie Costello for Russell T. Davies in Torchwood so am thrilled to be entering this world again.”

Who Is In the ‘Doctor Who’ Season 14 Cast?

Other confirmed solid season 14 members embody Lenny Rush as Morris and Aneurin Barnard because the “mysterious” Roger ap Gwilliam. No additional particulars have been launched for his or her characters.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will seem within the 2024 Christmas particular the place she’s going to reunite with Gatwa, who was her Barbie costar.

“Off to the Whoniverse 👽,” Coughlan captioned an announcement of her casting information through Instagram in November 2023. “@russelltdavies63 [is] the loveliest man in the world, thank you so much for asking me to join you on the joy that is Doctor Who and letting me share the screen with the ridiculously brilliant @ncutigatwa, how lucky am I — I’m loving every minute.”

Gatwa commented, “Barbie and Ken back at it again 😍💖.”