US EditionPeter Capaldi Talks About Hate Faced by Jodie Whittaker, Ncuti Gatwa
Capaldi said the show has become too important as Gatwa faced racist and homophobic abuse online, while Disney+ ended its BBC partnership after two seasons.
- In a recent interview with The Times, former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi dismissed claims that the BBC show has succumbed to "excessive wokeness," defending the casting decisions of successors Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa.
- Both Whittaker and Gatwa faced online backlash following their castings as the first female and first Black actors, respectively, to lead Doctor Who, with some critics labeling the show "woke."
- Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor from 2013 to 2017, stated, "It reflects its times and it's a good thing in the world," adding he does not understand why people take the show "so seriously."
- Showrunner Russell T. Davies also rejected the criticism, telling Radio 2 that he has "no time" for claims of wokeness, describing the show's inclusive approach as simply "an open door."
- While the series remains a cultural staple, Doctor Who has faced increased scrutiny over its direction in recent years, though production figures emphasize that the show's core values remain centered on kindness and unity.
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Peter Capaldi talks about hate faced by Jodie Whittaker, Ncuti Gatwa
Veteran actor Peter Capaldi has voiced his thoughts on the criticism directed at Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa for their Doctor Who roles. He believes the show has always evolved, and people shouldn't take it too seriously. Gatwa, facing racist remarks, humorously suggests critics find ...
Peter Capaldi on ‘why people take it so seriously’; talks about backlash to Jodie Whittaker, Ncuti Gatwa on ‘Doctor Who’
News News: Peter Capaldi speaks out on the backlash faced by Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa over their casting in Doctor Who, discussing societal reactions and personal experiences in the entertainment industry.
Doctor Who legend Peter Capaldi calls out anger at fellow Time Lord actors: “I dunno why people take it so seriously”
Twelfth Doctor star Peter Capaldi has expressed his support for his successors in the lead role in Doctor Who, saying he doesn't know why some people take it "so seriously".A lifelong fan of the show - having spearheaded the Scottish branch of the sci-fi show's fan club in the '70s - Capaldi played the Doctor between 2013 and 2017, before the role was taken on by Jodie Whitaker, who became the first woman to play the character in the mainline sh…
'Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi Defends Ncuti Gatwa, Jodie Whittaker
Nearly a decade after his run as the Twelfth Doctor ended, Peter Capaldi is defending his fellow Time Lords in the Doctor Who franchise. The Oscar-winning actor recently called out fans who take the BBC show “so seriously,” expressing his support for successors Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa, who played the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Doctors. “It reflects its times and it’s a good thing in the world, though it’s become a bit too big, too impo…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi slams backlash against Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa
‘I dunno why people take it so seriously,’ commented the Twelfth Doctor
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