Ncuti Gatwa describes the Fifteenth Doctor ahead of his Doctor Who season 14, where he will be ed by an all-star cast of new and familiar faces.
Now, Gatwa has revealed fresh details about the Fifteenth Doctor during an interview with Rolling Stone UK. When describing the character, Gatwa called him a vulnerable figure who hides his insecurity with humor, though it's not only dramatic with him. Check out Gatwa's full explanation below:
“My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable. He hides it with humour, but he’s lonely. I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up.”
Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor Comments May Have Major Hints For Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Specials
Gatwa's description of the Fifteenth Doctor is the first proper idea of what he will be like, as despite showrunner Russell T Davies' transparency with filming, many details are still under wraps. During the filming of both the 60th anniversary and Doctor Who season 14, Davies has been forthcoming about new additions to the cast and costumes with official press releases. While this kept the Doctor Who fandom relatively up to date with a steady stream of updates, Davies' updates have offered few hints at the stories, save for a few brief character descriptions.
Gatwa's description of his Doctor is comparable to Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant's Ninth and Tenth Doctors, who were riddled with guilt over the conclusion of the Time War that occurred prior to Doctor Who season 1. Alongside this, Davies' teases regarding Donna Noble's fate in the 60th anniversary specials could suggest that Tennant's new Fourteenth Doctor may also suffer losses that have lasting effects on his next incarnation.
While Gatwa's description of the Fifteenth Doctor suggests that his incarnation may be carrying an incredible amount of pain, it is clear that it hasn't stopped the actor from taking on an energetic approach, as seen during recent peeks at the Doctor Who season 14 set. Between acclaim for his performance in Sex Education and his Doctor's impressive wardrobe, Gatwa's solo season is highly anticipated, though thankfully, the first real introduction to him will come much sooner.
Source: Rolling Stone UK