Exclusive: Ncuti Gatwa Reveals Shocking Revelation to Matt Smith About the Next Doctor Who!

Before the official announcement, Ncuti Gatwa drunkenly informed former Doctor Who lead, Matt Smith, that he had been chosen as the Fifteenth Doctor. Gatwa's role as the next incarnation of the sci-fi series' central Time Lord was confirmed last year, and he is expected to debut in a seasonal episode airing in the fall, succeeding David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor. Alongside new companion Millie Gibson, Gatwa will star in the upcoming Doctor Who season 14, currently in production and scheduled for a 2024 premiere. Reflecting on his experience joining the show, Gatwa shared in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK that he had an unexpected encounter with Smith at a party, where he revealed his casting while under the influence. According to Gatwa, he excitedly told Smith, "I'm following in your footsteps!" Smith was initially confused, but understood once the official announcement was made.

Ncuti Gatwa Has Already Received Support From Many Former Doctor Who Stars

Smith, Capaldi, and Whittaker all voiced their support for Gatwa after his casting as the new Doctor Who star. Smith was particularly impressed with Gatwa's performance in Sex Education and believed he had the potential to excel in the show. Capaldi, Whittaker, and previous Doctors Colin Baker, Paul McGann, and Christopher Eccleston also expressed their enthusiasm for Gatwa's casting, with Sylvester McCoy even sending a video message to welcome him to Doctor Who.

The unity of the former Doctors to support Gatwa before his arrival in the TARDIS is truly heartwarming. Although Gatwa's first encounter with Smith didn't go exactly as expected, it may surprise and entertain many. Nonetheless, Smith's affirmative and encouraging message after the official announcement indicates that Gatwa has garnered abundant support from his predecessors, intensifying excitement for his debut in Doctor Who.