Ncuti Gatwa will be the first Black actor to play the lead role in British sci-fi series 'Doctor Who,' taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the 14th incarnation of the Time Lord next year, the BBC said on Sunday.
Ncuti Gatwa poses for photographers upon arrival for the British Academy Television Awards in London, Sunday, June 6, 2021.
"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.The Doctor is able to regenerate, allowing different actors to play the role since the series was first broadcast in 1963.She will appear in a final special episode to mark the BBC's centenary later this year.
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