Ncuti Gatwa is the first Black man to play the role of the Doctor.

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Gatwa will play this role in 2023, replacing Jodie Whittaker as the current Doctor.

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This role and show means so much to so many around the world and for me also.

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Each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled this role responsibly.

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I will try to endeavour my upmost to do the same.

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The Scottish actor Gatwa previously played Eric Effiong in Netflix’s comedy series Sex Education.

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Gatwa will also star alongside Margot Robbie in the upcoming Barbie movie.

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Whittaker made history as the first woman to appear in this role in 2017.

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Ncuti Gatwa is the first Black man to play the role of the Doctor.

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May 08 2022