The 15th Doctor Revealed: Ncuti Gatwa's Unforgettable Performance Leaves Crew in Awe!

Ncuti Gatwa, the newly cast Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who, shared insight regarding his portrayal of the character in an interview with Rolling Stone UK. Gatwa described the Doctor as a vulnerable individual who uses humor to conceal his insecurities, but also emphasized that the character has moments of both drama and levity. Read Gatwa's complete explanation below:

Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor Comments May Have Major Hints For Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Specials

"My physician is emotionally susceptible. He disguises it with wit, but he feels isolated. I won't disclose any further details as I want to preserve the element of surprise. However, he possesses remarkable vitality! The overwhelmed cameramen had a hard time keeping pace."

Gatwa's portrayal of the Fifteenth Doctor provides audiences with their first glimpse into the character's personality. Despite showrunner Russell T Davies being forthcoming with behind-the-scenes information, many aspects of the Doctor's identity remain unknown. Throughout the filming of the 60th anniversary and Doctor Who season 14, press releases have been issued to share updates regarding the cast and costumes. While these updates have kept the Doctor Who fandom informed, they have revealed minimal details about the upcoming stories, offering only a few concise character descriptions.

Gatwa's portrayal of the Doctor is reminiscent of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant's Doctors from previous seasons. Just like them, he carries the weight of guilt from the Time War. Additionally, hints from Davies about Donna Noble's fate in the upcoming 60th anniversary specials suggest that Tennant's new Doctor may also experience losses that have enduring effects on his future incarnation.

Despite the pain implied in Gatwa's description of the Fifteenth Doctor, it is evident that the actor approaches the role with great energy, as evidenced by glimpses of the Doctor Who season 14 set. With Gatwa's exceptional performance in Sex Education and the Doctor's impressive wardrobe, anticipation for his solo season is high. Fortunately, audiences will get a taste of his Doctor sooner rather than later.

Source: Rolling Stone UK