Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa set to play 14th Doctor in new Doctor Who
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will portray the 14th Doctor in new episodes of Doctor Who. The Scottish-Rwandan actor is best known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hit… read more
Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa set to play 14th Doctor in new Doctor Who
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will portray the 14th Doctor in new episodes of Doctor Who.
The Scottish-Rwandan actor is best known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hit teen drama. Gatwa won a Scottish Bafta and a Rose d’Or Award for the role, as well as being nominated for best male performance in a comedy programme for three years running.
Speaking about his casting, Gatwa 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. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care.
“Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”
He will join returning showrunner Russell T Davies on the long-running science fiction series. Davies revived the show in 2005, before making way for Steven Moffat in 2009.
Davies said: “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started.”
Gatwa’s first episodes as the Doctor won’t air until November 2023, with the role currently in the hands of 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker. Whittaker is expected to return for at least one more series special in October 2022 before handing over the screwdriver.
Meanwhile, Gatwa is also expected to return for series four of Sex Education, which was commissioned last year.
Hit series Stranger Things finally returns for its fourth season this month, as we reveal Netflix’s May additions. Netflix releases the first half of season four on May 27,… read more
Hit series Stranger Things finally returns for its fourth season this month, as we reveal Netflix’s May additions.
Netflix releases the first half of season four on May 27, with further episodes to come in July. Stranger Things isn’t the only big name return this month either, as fans can also catch season four of The Circle USA on May 4 and season three of Love, Death + Robots on May 20.
Also this month, check out Rebel Wilson’s new comedy about a former cheerleader who wakes up after a twenty-year coma to discover the world has changed a lot. Senior Year premieres on May 13.
Here are our top Netflix picks for May 2022:
1. Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive
The fascinating real life story of free diver Johanna Nordblad as she attempts to break the record for longest distance covered under ice with one breath.
Available on May 3
2. The Circle USA: Season 4
The American reality tv series which explores the social phenomena of catfishing returns.
Available on May 4
3. Clark
Bill Skarsgård stars in a new Swedish drama based on the events of the Norrmalmstorg robbery.
Available on May 5
4. The Pentaverate (Season 1)
A new comedy created by and starring Mike Myers, about a journalist looking to expose a man responsible for multiple world events. Jennifer Saunders also stars.
Available on May 5
5. Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
The hit Japanese anime franchise returns with a new addition, which is set in 2045.
Available on May 9
6. The Bisexual (Season 1)
A new drama about a newly-single woman who begins an exploration of her sexuality.
Available on May 10
7. The Lincoln Lawyer (Season 1)
A new adaptation of the bestselling crime novels by American writer Michael Connelly.
Available on May 13
8. Senior Year
Rebel Wilson stars in a new comedy about a former cheerleader who wakes up from a 20 year coma in hospital to discover the world is a very different place to how she left it.
Available on May 13
9. Love, Death + Robots (Season 3)
The return of the quirky adult animated anthology series.
Available on May 20
10. Stranger Things (Season 4)
After a seemingly-endless wait, we finally return to Hawkins for more creepy goings on.