Reactions have been flooding in after the announcement that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will be the 14th Doctor.
Celebrities have congratulated him on the announcement and showed their confidence in his ability to play the role.
The actor’s Sex Education co-star Gillian Anderson said Gatwa is “a ray of sunshine” in a tweet congratulating him.
Congratulations to this ray of sunshine Ncuti Gatwa! ❤️❤️➕🟦 https://t.co/4nAO5gvGKi
— Gillian Anderson (@GillianA) May 8, 2022
Former Doctor Who stars have also given their reactions to the casting.
It has been reported that fan favourite Matt Smith, who played the 11th Doctor, said he thinks the new Doctor is “going to be truly brilliant.”
“He’s going to be truly brilliant. There’s a warmth and wit and real depth to his talent. Honestly, I think it’s an inspired bit of casting, I’m really excited for the show.”
Matt Smith on Ncuti Gatwa 💙 pic.twitter.com/PFMtzkaKTx
— Bad Wolf Archives (@BadWolfArchives) May 8, 2022
The official Twitter page of Sylvester McCoy, who played the seventh incarnation of the Doctor, also welcomed the actor to the role.
On a tweet issued by the page, the Scot revealed his delight to see his compatriot take up the role of the Doctor.
welcome Ncuti, and especially delighted to welcome another Scot! https://t.co/zXH4cYn8Bo
— Sylvester McCoy (@4SylvesterMcCoy) May 8, 2022
Hollywood stars have also congratulated Gatwa.
Star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi, Simu Liu, said he was “overflowing with happiness” to see him cast as the next Doctor.
I am overflowing with happiness. Ncuti makes all of our days brighter on set with his boundless enthusiasm and radiant energy. This could not happen to a better human being PERIOD.
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!!!!!!https://t.co/XIW3uOhS7P
— Simu Liu (刘思慕) (@SimuLiu) May 8, 2022
The BBC revealed Gatwa as the next star of Doctor Who yesterday, replacing the current Doctor Jodie Whittaker.
Gatwa will be the 14th person to take up the part as the Doctor and the first person of colour to play the lead role.
The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor. ❤️❤️➕🟦 #DoctorWho
Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/KoxPmoNAdL pic.twitter.com/peKsH6gCjI
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 8, 2022
The 29-year-old is best known for his role as Eric Effiong on the hit Netflix series Sex Education.
The Rwandan-born Scottish actor has won a BAFTA in Scotland award for Best Actor in Television and has been nominated for three BAFTAs for Best Male Comedy Performance, including at this year’s awards.
“I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show” Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor ❤️❤️➕🟦
Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/f4K4Yfr6ul pic.twitter.com/qRUiUv10gl
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) May 8, 2022
The actor will take over the role after the show’s centenary special which will air in autumn this year.
Expect to see his debut as the Doctor in 2023.
