The 29-year-old Scottish actor was born in Rwanda and broke out in Netflix comedy “Sex Education,” where he plays Eric Effiong, best friend to Asa Butterfield’s Otis. He is the second Black actor to portray a doctor, following Jo Martin, who played “Fugitive Doctor” Ruth Clayton in a 2020 episode.
In a statement, Gatwa told the BBC that he was “deeply honored, 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,” said Gatwa. “I will endeavor my upmost to do the same.”
Fans began to guess on Sunday that “Doctor Who” news was imminent after a cryptic equation of two hearts, a plus sign and a blue square popped up on the Instagram pages of Gatwa and showrunner Russell T. Davies, who takes over from Chris Chibnall for the next season.The “It’s a Sin” and “Queer as Folk” writer told the BBC that Gatwa had “dazzled” the creative team in his audition.
“Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars,” said Davies.
.... still not ginger! 😂😂😂
The characters’s name is The Doctor, not Doctor Who. The show is called Doctor Who, not the character. doctorwho
Holy shit I’m impressed. Love him in SE crazy unique choice here for it
LOVE THIS!
Very intrigued
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