Ncuti Gatwa says 'it's an honour' to take on the role of Doctor Who

“Sex Education” actor Ncuti Gatwa will be the new “Doctor Who”

The actor will replace Jodie Whittaker, who became the first actress to represent the iconic British television character.

Ncuti Gatwa from 'Sex Education' is the new 'Doctor Who'

The Scottish actor, best known for playing Eric in Sex Education, will be the first actor of African descent to play Doctor Who

BBC announces Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor Who

Gatwa will be the first non-white actor to star in the role and will make his Doctor Who debut in 2023.

'Doctor Who' Ncuti Gatwa: Accent, Dating, Career History, & More

The TV BAFTAs were abuzz following the announcement that Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor Who. “I feel really happy that I can now talk about it because I got cast in February and and I have been keeping it a secret since then,” the actor said on the red carpet. “So it is nice to finally breathe. But [I’m] also really nervous.”Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably been watching the hit original Netflix show S…

Former 'Doctor Who' stars react to Ncuti Gatwa's casting as the Doctor

The new Time Lord is already popular with his predecessors.

'The most deserving out there': The Sex Education cast react to Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who

Gillian Anderson called him a ray of sunshine and now I'm crying