Russell T Davies all smiles with new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa ahead of Time Lord debut
msn.comDoctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies was all smiles with Ncuti Gatwa in his latest Instagram snap. In May this year, it was announced that the Sex Education actor 29, had been cast as the 14th Doctor, replacing Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in the BBC series as Russell returns to the helm.
In a statement released at the time, the actor said: ‘There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. ’And judging by Russell’s recent photo, fans are convinced Ncuti will be stepping into the beloved role very soon.
The 59-year-old screenwriter uploaded a selfie with him and Ncuti on social media, with the caption reading: ‘A normal Saturday. ’Of course, several fans questioned what was going on behind the scenes, with one writing: ‘OMG ITS HAPPENING!
EVERYONE STAY CALM!’‘If you’ll forgive me a momentary exhortation, can I just simply say – squeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! #OMFG,’ another added. ‘Russ, sir, when will you not make the fandom go crazy?’ a third person wrote.
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