Ncuti Gatwa Opens Up About Getting Into Trouble on Doctor Who
Doctor Who's newest star, Ncuti Gatwa, candidly shares the incident that caused a stir on set, adding excitement to the upcoming Christmas special Get ready for thrilling plot details revealed by the BBC!
Ncuti Gatwa, the new headliner of Doctor Who, reminisces about the incident that caused a rift between himself and showrunner Russell T Davies. Gatwa stepped into the role of Doctor Who's main character during the closing moments of the 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle."
The actor from Sex Education will be appearing as the Fifteenth Doctor in the upcoming Christmas special, "The Church on Ruby Road." He has also completed filming for his first set of regular episodes, which will be released as Doctor Who Series 14 or Doctor Who Season 1 in 2024.
Ncuti Gatwa reveals why he “got in trouble” filming Doctor Who
Gatwa and Davies are currently focused on developing at least three additional Doctor Who seasons, and Gatwa has recently become aware of Davies' filming policy. In an interview with Radio Times (via Digital Spy), Gatwa confessed that Davies reprimanded him for using profanity on set.
"I've only ever been reprimanded once, and it was for swearing while wearing a Doctor Who costume," he recounted. "I was summoned to Davies' office and informed that such conduct is not acceptable. He told me, 'Do as you please when you're not in costume, but refrain from swearing while in costume.' I understood and considered it a lesson learned."
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"For the past four years, I have been co-leading a show with mature content," Gatwa stated. "As a result, I am continually learning how to embody the role of a positive influence and take on the lead in a family-friendly production."
Fans can look forward to Gatwa's upcoming performance in the Doctor Who Christmas special on December 25, which will be free of profanity. The BBC has released an official synopsis for "The Church on Ruby Road," revealing important plot details. In part, it states: "[The Church on Ruby Road] sees the Doctor encountering mythical and enigmatic goblins as he crosses paths with Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson."
Ruby Sunday was left on Christmas Eve as a baby, and now lives with her adoptive mother and grandmother when she meets the Doctor, according to the BBC's synopsis. For the most recent Doctor Who news and updates, visit Dexerto's complete coverage.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Doctor Who, I am thrilled to hear about Ncuti Gatwa's experience on the show. Gatwa's candidness about the incident that caused a stir on set adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming Christmas special. It's refreshing to see an actor so open about their experiences, and it makes me even more eager to see Gatwa in action as the Fifteenth Doctor.
Gatwa's comments about learning how to embody the role of a positive influence and take on the lead in a family-friendly production show that he understands the importance of the role he is playing. I believe that he will be a great addition to the Doctor Who family, and I can't wait to see what he brings to the role.
