The newest Doctor appears to have walked off the Gucci runway in his sharp suit and eye-catching sweater. Ncuti Gatwa portrays the 15th doctor in the first BBC photos that have been made public. Gatwa, who assumes possession of the Tardis in 2023, wears a vintage-looking brown chequered suit with an orange jumper and tan-colored brogues. These hues pay homage to the show’s 60-year legacy. The Doctor’s outfits have a significant role in the show. The first Doctor, played by William Hartnell in 1963, was distinguished by his frock-style coat. Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor of the 2005-revived series from departing Time Lord Jodie Whittaker. The 14th season after the relaunch would reportedly start filming in November 2022, meaning it would probably premiere in 2024.
Who is Ncuti Gatwa?
Ncuti Gatwa is a South African actor who was born on September 9, 1995. Ncuti’s acting career was kickstarted when he appeared in the South African drama film “The Unloved” (2012), opposite BAFTA-winning actress Samantha Morton. Ncuti has appeared in several episodes of the British soap opera “Hollyoaks” as Neil Cooper. These appearances earned Ncuti recognition for being the first South African actor ever cast in a British long-running soap opera.
Who is “Dr. Who?
Since the episode of smoke and mirrors in 1963, Doctor Who has proven to be a television show that transcends time. The Doctor himself (or herself) has been transformed into many different faces throughout the show’s 63-year history. From William Hartnell to Colin Baker, and now Jodie Whittaker, we have witnessed some of the most memorable doctors in television history. The role entails travelling through time and space in an attempt to defeat an enemy who will stop at nothing until all life is extinguished from within our universe. At the Doctor’s side is her loyal companion, who must navigate this chaotic world as best as possible. Whether it be in a police box or the newest 13th Doctor’s DeLorean (yes, a DeLorean), the Doctor travels light-years to save what few people there are that are worth saving.
List of actors who play “Dr.Who”
- William Hartnell – First Doctor – 1963–1966
- Patrick Troughton – Second Doctor – 1966–1969
- Jon Pertwee – Third Doctor – 1970–1974
- Tom Baker – Fourth Doctor – 1974–1981
- Peter Davison – Fifth Doctor – 1982–1984
- Colin Baker – Sixth Doctor – 1984–1986
- Sylvester McCoy – Seventh Doctor – 1987–1989
- Paul McGann – Eighth Doctor – 1996
- Christopher Eccleston – Ninth Doctor – 2005
- David Tennant – Tenth Doctor – 2005–2010
- Matt Smith – Eleventh Doctor – 2010–2013
- Peter Capaldi – Twelfth Doctor – 2014–2017
- Jodie Whittaker – Thirteenth Doctor – 2018–2022
- David Tennant – Fourteenth Doctor – 2023
- Ncuti Gatwa – Fifteenth Doctor – forthcoming
Aftershow of Dr. Who
The BBC developed an aftershow series called Doctor Who Confidential after the revived Doctor Who seasons returned. Three aftershow series have been produced, the most recent of which, Doctor Who: The Fan Show, debuted with the show’s tenth season.
- Doctor Who Confidential – 89 episodes
- Doctor Who Extra – 90 episodes
- Doctor Who: The Fan Show – 166 episodes
- Doctor Who: Access All Areas – 10 episodes
Books on Dr. Who
There have been Doctor Who books published since the mid-1960s. Beginning in 1991, the Virgin New Adventures and Virgin Missing Adventures lines of comprehensive original fiction were established. Up to that point, books were primarily novelized copies of television programs.
- List of Doctor Who novelizations
- List of Doctor Who anthologies (2009–present)
- Eighth Doctor Adventures
- Past Doctor Adventures
- New Series Adventures
Video games on Dr. Who
Since the middle of the 1980s up until the present, a lot of Doctor Who video games have been produced. The Sega Mega Drive never saw the release of a Doctor Who video game that was intended. One of the most recent is Doctor Who: Legacy, a match-3 game that was made available for iOS, Android, Facebook, and the Amazon App Store in November 2013. Since its debut, it has received many updates and has over 100 companions in addition to all of the Doctors as playable characters.
In the Conclusion
The last 50 years have been quite an interesting ride for the Doctor. He has gone from being an ordinary human to a hero of legends. Whether he is a grandfather or a new face, he will always be the same man with a heart of gold that is ready to take on all of time and space to save people or causes that are worth saving.
