From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.
Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
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Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
When it comes to the concept and idea of change, resistance always goes hand in hand with it. Anything different is bound to get pushback from the traditionalists. This is something the media is very familiar with. Audiences are unable to witness the ideals they hold dear to themselves, which are washed away by something new.
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who
Many shows have become subject to criticism because of this, and the not-so-recent victim of such conversation has been the beloved series Doctor Who. Ever since it was announced that Ncuti Gatwa would take on the role of the new Doctor, many fans have become upset. They cannot fathom the idea of the character being portrayed by a black actor permanently.
Gatwa and showrunner Russell T Davies, have finally spoken on this, and their replies to the haters are priceless.
Russell T Davies Talked About the Theme of the Next Doctor Who Season
Recently,...
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who
Many shows have become subject to criticism because of this, and the not-so-recent victim of such conversation has been the beloved series Doctor Who. Ever since it was announced that Ncuti Gatwa would take on the role of the new Doctor, many fans have become upset. They cannot fathom the idea of the character being portrayed by a black actor permanently.
Gatwa and showrunner Russell T Davies, have finally spoken on this, and their replies to the haters are priceless.
Russell T Davies Talked About the Theme of the Next Doctor Who Season
Recently,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
What To Watch In May 2024: From Panchayat Season 3 To More – Ott Releases Of The Month. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
Trending Shaitaan On Ott: Ajay Devgn Eyes Fighter...
Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.
To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.
There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.
Trending Shaitaan On Ott: Ajay Devgn Eyes Fighter...
- 5/2/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Sir Tony Robinson’s ‘history with a twist podcast’ Cunningcast is releasing an episode dedicated to Dr Who ahead of the brand-new BBC series. Fresh off the back of celebrating 60 years of Dr Who last year, and looking ahead to welcoming Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor to the show, Tony is joined by Sophie Aldred, Dr Who’s first ever assistant Ace, and the journalist and Dr Who superfan, Matthew Sweet.
- 5/1/2024
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson have been shooting Doctor Who since 2022 – and they’ve been talking about launching their first full series.
The return of Doctor Who to our screens this coming May bring with it – amongst other things – the first full season for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby. The pair came together in the 2023 Christmas special for the first time, The Church On Ruby Road, but we now get eight episodes of them travelling through time and space. Eight episodes that began shooting at the end of 2022.
At the UK premiere in London for the new series of Doctor Who, the pair were asked how they’re feeling about properly introducing their characters to the world.
“Crazy”, said Gibson. “Nerve-wracking”, added Gatwa. “It’ll be a lot of people’s first impressions of the show”, Millie Gibson added, “so I think that’s so honourable and wild.
The return of Doctor Who to our screens this coming May bring with it – amongst other things – the first full season for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby. The pair came together in the 2023 Christmas special for the first time, The Church On Ruby Road, but we now get eight episodes of them travelling through time and space. Eight episodes that began shooting at the end of 2022.
At the UK premiere in London for the new series of Doctor Who, the pair were asked how they’re feeling about properly introducing their characters to the world.
“Crazy”, said Gibson. “Nerve-wracking”, added Gatwa. “It’ll be a lot of people’s first impressions of the show”, Millie Gibson added, “so I think that’s so honourable and wild.
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Russell T Davies and his thoughts on writing Doctor Who, with the pressure that comes along with it. More here.
Taking to the stage at the UK premiere of the new series of Doctor Who last week, showrunner Russell T Davies was part of a Q&a session, along with stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Given that he knows what’s coming long into the future of Doctor Who, it’s perhaps no surprise that so many questions were aimed in his direction.
After a screening of the first two episodes of the new run – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – Davies was asked about the process of coming up with a new Doctor Who script. In particular, the pressure he must feel, not least in an era where Disney+ is pumping unheard of amounts of money for Doctor Who into the show.
“Also the joy”, Davies said,...
Taking to the stage at the UK premiere of the new series of Doctor Who last week, showrunner Russell T Davies was part of a Q&a session, along with stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. Given that he knows what’s coming long into the future of Doctor Who, it’s perhaps no surprise that so many questions were aimed in his direction.
After a screening of the first two episodes of the new run – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – Davies was asked about the process of coming up with a new Doctor Who script. In particular, the pressure he must feel, not least in an era where Disney+ is pumping unheard of amounts of money for Doctor Who into the show.
“Also the joy”, Davies said,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Steven Moffat returns to the world of Doctor Who with Boom – and Russell T Davies has been talking about the episode.
There’s a mild spoiler for Doctor Who: Boom in this news piece, but it’s not one of the things that the BBC has asked us to keep under wraps.
The UK premiere of Doctor Who series one, or 14, took place in London last week, and concluded with a Q&a session. After a screening of the first two episodes – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – there was a brief teaser snippet shown of the third in the new run, Boom.
This, as had been previously announced, is penned by Steven Moffat – his first episode since he handed the keys to Doctor Who over to Chris Chibnall back in 2017 – and directed by Julie Anne Robinson.
Russell T Davies explained how the new series is set to pan out,...
There’s a mild spoiler for Doctor Who: Boom in this news piece, but it’s not one of the things that the BBC has asked us to keep under wraps.
The UK premiere of Doctor Who series one, or 14, took place in London last week, and concluded with a Q&a session. After a screening of the first two episodes – Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord – there was a brief teaser snippet shown of the third in the new run, Boom.
This, as had been previously announced, is penned by Steven Moffat – his first episode since he handed the keys to Doctor Who over to Chris Chibnall back in 2017 – and directed by Julie Anne Robinson.
Russell T Davies explained how the new series is set to pan out,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The Beatles make an appearance in Doctor Who’s new series – but not with the costly music. Russell T Davies explains more.
The second episode in the new series of Doctor Who – which the BBC and Disney+ seems to be banding, as teased, as season one – sees Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby in London in the 1960s. Revealing only what’s been giving away in the promotion for the episode, the Doctor and Ruby find themselves at Abbey Road Studios for an encounter with The Beatles.
Russell T Davies talked about the inspiration for the episode in question, entitled The Devil’s Chord, at the launch for the new series in London last week. The Devil’s Chord, he revealed, came from a conversation he’d had with a director by the name of Sam Arbo.
Arbo directed the Amazon Prime show Dead Hot, which Davies...
The second episode in the new series of Doctor Who – which the BBC and Disney+ seems to be banding, as teased, as season one – sees Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby in London in the 1960s. Revealing only what’s been giving away in the promotion for the episode, the Doctor and Ruby find themselves at Abbey Road Studios for an encounter with The Beatles.
Russell T Davies talked about the inspiration for the episode in question, entitled The Devil’s Chord, at the launch for the new series in London last week. The Devil’s Chord, he revealed, came from a conversation he’d had with a director by the name of Sam Arbo.
Arbo directed the Amazon Prime show Dead Hot, which Davies...
- 4/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
When Doctor Who returned in 2005, it was with Russell T Davies at the helm. Next month, the series will once again be relaunched with a new season 1 and, you guessed it, Davies calling the shots.
History has repeated itself, and following in the footsteps of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and Tenant for a second time, will be Ncuti Gatwa.
He first played the Doctor in last year's 60th anniversary and Christmas specials, will take centre stage alongside Millie Gibson, and makes history as the first openly queer Black lead Time Lord.
There's inevitably been backlash to the casting - despite Gatwa stealing the show in his previous appearances - but the Rwandan-born, Scotland-raised actor isn't sweating the haters.
"Do you know what? It makes perfect sense to me," he tells Variety (via SFFGazette.com). "I feel like anyone that has a problem with someone...
History has repeated itself, and following in the footsteps of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, and Tenant for a second time, will be Ncuti Gatwa.
He first played the Doctor in last year's 60th anniversary and Christmas specials, will take centre stage alongside Millie Gibson, and makes history as the first openly queer Black lead Time Lord.
There's inevitably been backlash to the casting - despite Gatwa stealing the show in his previous appearances - but the Rwandan-born, Scotland-raised actor isn't sweating the haters.
"Do you know what? It makes perfect sense to me," he tells Variety (via SFFGazette.com). "I feel like anyone that has a problem with someone...
- 4/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa and W1A’s Hugh Skinner will star in a National Theatre revival of Oscar Wilde’s play about courtships, betrothals, and confused identities. The Importance of Being Earnest also stars three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke playing the imperious Lady Bracknell.
Director Max Webster, making his Nt debut, told Deadline exclusively that casting Gatwa and Skinner as the idle bachelors Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing -both leading double lives – who pursue two young women, both determined to marry someone called Ernest, and with Clarke as the dreadnaught dowager decreeing her own rules of class, taste, and propriety, was “a dream come true.”
Webster and the Nt’s casting director Alastair Coomer have also assembled Richard Cant to play Reverend Canon Chasuble and comic genius Amanda Lawrence as Miss Prism in the 1895 satire, which will...
Director Max Webster, making his Nt debut, told Deadline exclusively that casting Gatwa and Skinner as the idle bachelors Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing -both leading double lives – who pursue two young women, both determined to marry someone called Ernest, and with Clarke as the dreadnaught dowager decreeing her own rules of class, taste, and propriety, was “a dream come true.”
Webster and the Nt’s casting director Alastair Coomer have also assembled Richard Cant to play Reverend Canon Chasuble and comic genius Amanda Lawrence as Miss Prism in the 1895 satire, which will...
- 4/28/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Ncuti Gatwa made history when he appeared as the fifteenth Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who. The Barbie star became the first Black and queer actor to portray the role, making his debut in the third 60th-anniversary special episode ‘The Giggle’. He took over from David Tennant, who returned to the role for the anniversary specials.
The fourteenth series of the show will begin airing in May of this year. The show also received a streaming partner in Disney Plus, which reportedly gave the show a bigger budget. While no particular numbers have been revealed, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies mentioned that they could make the best episode even without the money.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Gets A Bigger Budget David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa in the Doctor Who episode The Giggle
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa began his tenure as the fifteenth Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who...
The fourteenth series of the show will begin airing in May of this year. The show also received a streaming partner in Disney Plus, which reportedly gave the show a bigger budget. While no particular numbers have been revealed, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies mentioned that they could make the best episode even without the money.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Gets A Bigger Budget David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa in the Doctor Who episode The Giggle
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa began his tenure as the fifteenth Doctor in BBC’s Doctor Who...
- 4/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Doctor Who is one of the most successful timeless tales. Despite existing for almost two decades, it still has no intention of slowing down anytime soon, with the next doctor in the saga being Ncuti Gatwa. But times are changing, and the casting of Gatwa as the core doctor marks a significant milestone for the franchise because the actor is the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role.
The Doctor Who saga.
However, instead of letting it stay as a milestone for the saga, the Rwandan-Scottish actor has been caught making one too many controversial statements regarding “racism,” which have unarguably enraged even the viewers and die-hard fans of the franchise. In fact, the most recent comment from Gatwa is a bit too contentious, and could just end up coming back to haunt the show later on.
Doctor Who Controversy: Ncuti Gatwa Strikes Again
After 13 successful seasons,...
The Doctor Who saga.
However, instead of letting it stay as a milestone for the saga, the Rwandan-Scottish actor has been caught making one too many controversial statements regarding “racism,” which have unarguably enraged even the viewers and die-hard fans of the franchise. In fact, the most recent comment from Gatwa is a bit too contentious, and could just end up coming back to haunt the show later on.
Doctor Who Controversy: Ncuti Gatwa Strikes Again
After 13 successful seasons,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
British actor Ncuti Gatwa, famous for his role in Sex Education, becomes the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role of the fifteenth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who. Stepping into the iconic role of a two-hearted Time Lord who travels throughout space and time, Gatwa’s casting surprisingly sparked controversies.
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th incarnation in Doctor Who
Habituated to see straight white men playing the role of Doctor Who, fans slammed Ncuti Gatwa’s casting choice, following his appearance in December 2023. But the actor, alongside showrunner and writer Russell T Davies, clapped back at netizens with facts and logic, proving the past incarnations of the Doctor weren’t entirely straight.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Casting and Controversies
Following his iconic role in the Netflix original Sex Education, Ncuti Gatwa debuted as the 15th incarnation of the Doctor during the climactic finale of...
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th incarnation in Doctor Who
Habituated to see straight white men playing the role of Doctor Who, fans slammed Ncuti Gatwa’s casting choice, following his appearance in December 2023. But the actor, alongside showrunner and writer Russell T Davies, clapped back at netizens with facts and logic, proving the past incarnations of the Doctor weren’t entirely straight.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Casting and Controversies
Following his iconic role in the Netflix original Sex Education, Ncuti Gatwa debuted as the 15th incarnation of the Doctor during the climactic finale of...
- 4/26/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa admits feeling fascinated with all the hate he is getting from portraying the 15th Doctor. The Rwandan-Scottish actor rose to fame for his appearance in the Netflix comedy series Sex Education before he was cast in the BBC series in 2022.
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who
The fifteenth incarnation of the Time Lord was a very coveted role for many actors, especially for Gatwa, who beat around 20 other aspirants. Interestingly, fans of the show are not thrilled with his performance.
Doctor Who Star Ncuti Gatwa Claps Back At Haters
In his interview with Variety, actor Ncuti Gatwa said he is savoring every moment and he is not letting the outside noise affect him. He believes that every new actor who takes on the role contributes unique stories and interpretations.
“Doctor’s not letting this one go. That’s what the show is, isn’t it? There...
Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who
The fifteenth incarnation of the Time Lord was a very coveted role for many actors, especially for Gatwa, who beat around 20 other aspirants. Interestingly, fans of the show are not thrilled with his performance.
Doctor Who Star Ncuti Gatwa Claps Back At Haters
In his interview with Variety, actor Ncuti Gatwa said he is savoring every moment and he is not letting the outside noise affect him. He believes that every new actor who takes on the role contributes unique stories and interpretations.
“Doctor’s not letting this one go. That’s what the show is, isn’t it? There...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Russell T. Davies was the man behind the golden age of Dr. Who with David Tennant. Throughout his tenure, ratings were consistently between 7.5 and 8 million per episode. This put David Tennant up there with the Fifth Doctor Peter Davison (1982-84), but behind the Fourth Doctor Tom Baker (1974-80), who at times attracted over 10 million viewers. Of course, it's worth noting that both of these were before the era of so many alternative channels.
First impressions from the Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, suggest that Ncuti Gatwa has the personality that the Doctor has lacked somewhat since Tennant left the role. And the chemistry between him and Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby, also gave us something to look forward to when the new season lands on May 11.
Davies brings back a controversial storyline from the Chris Chibnall era
Chris Chibnall, a long-time fan of the series who has worked...
First impressions from the Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, suggest that Ncuti Gatwa has the personality that the Doctor has lacked somewhat since Tennant left the role. And the chemistry between him and Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby, also gave us something to look forward to when the new season lands on May 11.
Davies brings back a controversial storyline from the Chris Chibnall era
Chris Chibnall, a long-time fan of the series who has worked...
- 4/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
When Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants.
In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him. In the process, the two divide the clothes of Tennant’s Doctor between them, leaving Gatwa in nothing but a dress shirt and a pair of tighty-whities.
“Oh, my God, that first costume fitting!” Gatwa says, bursting into an infectious fit of laughter. It’s a frequent occurrence as he speaks with Variety on a chilly March day over lemon ginger tea at the Langham hotel in London. “I was like, ‘Are you joking?!’ They showed me a pair of [underwear] and...
In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him. In the process, the two divide the clothes of Tennant’s Doctor between them, leaving Gatwa in nothing but a dress shirt and a pair of tighty-whities.
“Oh, my God, that first costume fitting!” Gatwa says, bursting into an infectious fit of laughter. It’s a frequent occurrence as he speaks with Variety on a chilly March day over lemon ginger tea at the Langham hotel in London. “I was like, ‘Are you joking?!’ They showed me a pair of [underwear] and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Forman has an exciting new role!
The 30-year-old actor, best known for his role on Emily In Paris, will be guest starring in the upcoming new season of Doctor Who.
Paul‘s character will reportedly be “facing off against Ncuti Gatwa‘s Doctor,” according to EW.
Find out more about his role inside…
The actor will portray “a mysterious Regency-era character named Lord Barton, who has a surface-level charm but carries sinister secrets underneath his smooth words.”
“Any new chapter is exciting to be a part of, especially when it’s of a beloved and remarkable universe such as Doctor Who,” Paul shared in a statement. “To join such an established project and to combine it with this feeling of new and unbounded possibilities was thrilling. It made this role a special experience that I will never forget.”
His character, Lord Barton, is set to make an appearance in the sixth episode,...
The 30-year-old actor, best known for his role on Emily In Paris, will be guest starring in the upcoming new season of Doctor Who.
Paul‘s character will reportedly be “facing off against Ncuti Gatwa‘s Doctor,” according to EW.
Find out more about his role inside…
The actor will portray “a mysterious Regency-era character named Lord Barton, who has a surface-level charm but carries sinister secrets underneath his smooth words.”
“Any new chapter is exciting to be a part of, especially when it’s of a beloved and remarkable universe such as Doctor Who,” Paul shared in a statement. “To join such an established project and to combine it with this feeling of new and unbounded possibilities was thrilling. It made this role a special experience that I will never forget.”
His character, Lord Barton, is set to make an appearance in the sixth episode,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Known for starring in Sex Education and Barbie, Ncuti Gatwa has opened up about the demanding standards often imposed on Black individuals in the film industry. The 31-year-old actor is set to take on the iconic role of Doctor Who in the show’s upcoming season, slated to premiere this summer.
Doctor Who (Image via Instagram | @ncutigatwa)
He would also be the first Black actor to portray the character in the show’s history. In his recent interview with Attitude Magazine, he reflected on the critical responses to his casting, while highlighting the unequal treatment of Black individuals.
Ncuti Gatwa Reflects on the Challenging Standards of Black Excellence
In a candid revelation, actor Ncuti Gatwa opened up about the struggles of self-acceptance, particularly due to challenging standards that are often set for Black people. In a conversation with Attitude Magazine, he reflected on how mediocrity is celebrated differently based on race.
Doctor Who (Image via Instagram | @ncutigatwa)
He would also be the first Black actor to portray the character in the show’s history. In his recent interview with Attitude Magazine, he reflected on the critical responses to his casting, while highlighting the unequal treatment of Black individuals.
Ncuti Gatwa Reflects on the Challenging Standards of Black Excellence
In a candid revelation, actor Ncuti Gatwa opened up about the struggles of self-acceptance, particularly due to challenging standards that are often set for Black people. In a conversation with Attitude Magazine, he reflected on how mediocrity is celebrated differently based on race.
- 4/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Ncuti Gatwa is sharing his experience as a Black man.
The 31-year-old actor has been featured in a number of projects recently, including Barbie and Masters of the Air. He will soon become the first Black actor to portray the iconic Doctor in the popular sci-fi series Doctor Who.
Ncuti recently opened up about the challenges that he has faced.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” he told Attitude magazine. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘You are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence.’ What the hell?”
Ncuti continued, “There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway.
The 31-year-old actor has been featured in a number of projects recently, including Barbie and Masters of the Air. He will soon become the first Black actor to portray the iconic Doctor in the popular sci-fi series Doctor Who.
Ncuti recently opened up about the challenges that he has faced.
Keep reading to find out more…
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” he told Attitude magazine. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘You are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence.’ What the hell?”
Ncuti continued, “There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway.
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rawandan-British actor Ncuti Gatwa is on the rise with roles in “Sex Education,” “Barbie,” and currently, as the lead of “Doctor Who,” the wildly popular BBC sci-fi comedy series that first aired in 1963.
Gatwa’s casting in “Doctor Who” saw the actor face an extreme level of racist backlash, reminding us all over again of the sexism that fellow “Doctor Who” alumni Jodie Whittaker experienced when she was hired to play the Doctor in 2017 (the role has mostly been portrayed by white men so far).
Continue reading ‘Doctor Who’ Star Ncuti Gatwa Says Black Actors Face “Excellence” Pressure Amid Much “White Mediocrity” at The Playlist.
Gatwa’s casting in “Doctor Who” saw the actor face an extreme level of racist backlash, reminding us all over again of the sexism that fellow “Doctor Who” alumni Jodie Whittaker experienced when she was hired to play the Doctor in 2017 (the role has mostly been portrayed by white men so far).
Continue reading ‘Doctor Who’ Star Ncuti Gatwa Says Black Actors Face “Excellence” Pressure Amid Much “White Mediocrity” at The Playlist.
- 4/22/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
“Doctor Who” and “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa said in a recent interview with Attitude magazine that Black people have a pressure to be excellent that is disproportionate to white people, be it in Hollywood or other professions. The 31-year-old actor has noticed “white mediocrity” being celebrated, which is a luxury that does not exist for Black people since they must be “absolutely flawless” to even get a sliver of attention.
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa said. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘You are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence.’ What the hell?”
“There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway,...
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa said. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘You are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence.’ What the hell?”
“There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Ncuti Gatwa, the first Black Doctor in the (very) long-running “Doctor Who” series, did not get here without a fight. Gatwa recalled to Attitude magazine how some viewers were “so angry” about his casting, “something so inconsequential.”
It’s actually quite consequential, but in a good way.
“We do see a shift happening in casting, in positions of power and in the status quo,” Gatwa said. “I mean, not a fast shift, things could tip over the other way a little bit quicker, but you see people kind of malfunctioning because things are changing.”
Things are changing for Gatwa personally as well. In his youth, the pressure he felt to “be excellent” was taxing — especially as “white mediocrity” was celebrated around him.
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa said. “So, yeah, I...
It’s actually quite consequential, but in a good way.
“We do see a shift happening in casting, in positions of power and in the status quo,” Gatwa said. “I mean, not a fast shift, things could tip over the other way a little bit quicker, but you see people kind of malfunctioning because things are changing.”
Things are changing for Gatwa personally as well. In his youth, the pressure he felt to “be excellent” was taxing — especially as “white mediocrity” was celebrated around him.
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa said. “So, yeah, I...
- 4/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa is getting candid about his battle with acceptance.
The actor, who has faced backlash for his role as the hit show’s first Black lead, recently opened up in an interview with Attitude magazine about what he’s learned over the years regarding what he deserves in life.
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa shared. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘Oh, you are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence’. What the hell?”
He continued, “There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway. So, I’m slowly training myself out of that and being like, ‘No shit.
The actor, who has faced backlash for his role as the hit show’s first Black lead, recently opened up in an interview with Attitude magazine about what he’s learned over the years regarding what he deserves in life.
“We’re trained to be like, ‘If I’m not exceptional, I won’t be loved.’ Certainly, I think that was my thing,” Gatwa shared. “So, yeah, I think I’m just learning now like, ‘Oh, you are allowed to be loved.’ You don’t have to be excellent or aspire to that term, ‘Black excellence’. What the hell?”
He continued, “There’s so much white mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway. So, I’m slowly training myself out of that and being like, ‘No shit.
- 4/21/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ncuti Gatwa, the first Black Doctor Who, was extremely outspoken in a new interview.
Gatwa is an LGBTQ Rwandan immigrant to the U.K. and made his comments to the magazine Attitude for its May/June issue.
Asked about backlash on his assuming the role of Doctor Who, he said that it’s all part of a shift. “We do see a shift happening in casting, in positions of power and in the status quo. I mean, not a fast shift, things could tip over the other way a little bit quicker. But you see people kind of malfunctioning because things are changing.”
Ncuti talked of his battle for acceptance. “There’s so much White mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway. So, I’m slowly training myself out of that and being like, ‘No sh–. You deserve love just for existing.
Gatwa is an LGBTQ Rwandan immigrant to the U.K. and made his comments to the magazine Attitude for its May/June issue.
Asked about backlash on his assuming the role of Doctor Who, he said that it’s all part of a shift. “We do see a shift happening in casting, in positions of power and in the status quo. I mean, not a fast shift, things could tip over the other way a little bit quicker. But you see people kind of malfunctioning because things are changing.”
Ncuti talked of his battle for acceptance. “There’s so much White mediocrity that gets celebrated, and Black people, we have to be absolutely flawless to get half of [that] anyway. So, I’m slowly training myself out of that and being like, ‘No sh–. You deserve love just for existing.
- 4/20/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Most TV shows cling to their characters and actors, and an important cast member’s exit can even ruin the entire series’ viewership and ratings. That’s not the case with Doctor Who, the TV show that thrives on the reinvention of itself: its very concept has always been about constantly changing lead and supporting actors and moving forward without those pesky emotional attachments. That’s how this series goes.
And even 60 years later, it keeps going — with another big reinvention, of course.
Doctor Who Is All About Starting Over
Seeing how the first Doctor Who episode was aired on BBC1 in 1963, it’s amazing how resilient this series turned out to be. Doctor Who was revived and reinvented in 1996 by Fox; then, in 2005, by BBC One; and now, once again, by Disney Plus. Say what you will, but this TV show knows everything about starting over — and doing it...
And even 60 years later, it keeps going — with another big reinvention, of course.
Doctor Who Is All About Starting Over
Seeing how the first Doctor Who episode was aired on BBC1 in 1963, it’s amazing how resilient this series turned out to be. Doctor Who was revived and reinvented in 1996 by Fox; then, in 2005, by BBC One; and now, once again, by Disney Plus. Say what you will, but this TV show knows everything about starting over — and doing it...
- 4/19/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The BBC has announced three Doctor Who novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday. Here are the details:
With the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series of Doctor Who just weeks away, the marketing campaign is beginning to ramp up.
As well as the release date of the long-awaited Celestial Toymaker animation on home media, the BBC has announced three novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday.
Here they are, with their official blurbs in italics:
Ruby Red by Georgia Cook
April, 1242: the Doctor and Ruby answer a distress call sent from medieval Russia. The signal’s sender? Ranavere, an alien girl forced to take part in a barbaric conflict between the armies of Estonia and Novgorod on the frozen surface of Lake Peipus. Ranavere wants to escape, but her distress call has summoned her warmongering sisters, intent on preserving family tradition whatever the cost.
With the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series of Doctor Who just weeks away, the marketing campaign is beginning to ramp up.
As well as the release date of the long-awaited Celestial Toymaker animation on home media, the BBC has announced three novels featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday.
Here they are, with their official blurbs in italics:
Ruby Red by Georgia Cook
April, 1242: the Doctor and Ruby answer a distress call sent from medieval Russia. The signal’s sender? Ranavere, an alien girl forced to take part in a barbaric conflict between the armies of Estonia and Novgorod on the frozen surface of Lake Peipus. Ranavere wants to escape, but her distress call has summoned her warmongering sisters, intent on preserving family tradition whatever the cost.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Under the Bridge, a true crime story by Quinn Shephard, features a stellar cast of prominent actors and rising stars. The miniseries, which made its premiere on Hulu yesterday, April 17, 2024, brings to life the horrifying story of Reena Virk’s murder. The storyline of the show is inspired by Rebecca Godfrey’s book of the same name, which explores what really happened and who killed the 14-year-old Canadian girl.
Thanks in part to the cast’s stellar performances, Under the Bridge will keep viewers hooked on the story. Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone and Good Doctor star Riley Keough are two of the most famous faces linked with the project.
Lily Gladstone in Under the Bridge | Image via Hulu
In addition to highlighting the richness and beauty of Native American culture, Gladstone recently claimed that the show tackles significant problems like the struggle for acceptance and justice.
Lily Gladstone’s Perspective...
Thanks in part to the cast’s stellar performances, Under the Bridge will keep viewers hooked on the story. Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone and Good Doctor star Riley Keough are two of the most famous faces linked with the project.
Lily Gladstone in Under the Bridge | Image via Hulu
In addition to highlighting the richness and beauty of Native American culture, Gladstone recently claimed that the show tackles significant problems like the struggle for acceptance and justice.
Lily Gladstone’s Perspective...
- 4/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
What’s the best destination for spring TV? IndieWire doesn’t have a definitive answer, but as we do every month we’ll help you weigh the options with a breakdown of everything coming to your favorite streaming platforms in May.
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
- 4/17/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The next “Doctor Who" installment, produced by the UK’s BBC, starring the ‘Fifteenth Doctor’, played by Ncuti Gatwa and his companion ‘Ruby Sunday’, portrayed by Millie Gibson, streams May 10, 2024 on Disney+:
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/16/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
One of the most beloved and long-running British Sci-Fi TV shows may be setting up the return of a fan-favorite character in a spin-off series on Disney+.
This has been the plan from the start, that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who production era will feature multiple spin-off series and movies.
The newest Doctor Who era has Ncuti Gatwa taking the reigns as the pivotal character in the show, aka Doctor Who, and bringing a new, fresh take.
This is what makes the Doctor Who universe last as long as it has, as every couple of years, the Doctor and other characters on the show will get a revamp with new actors. This also means that older stories and plots can be revisited with new ideas and even newer and sometimes old faces.
Making the Doctor Who universe a series that theoretically can run forever while rivaling cinematic...
This has been the plan from the start, that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who production era will feature multiple spin-off series and movies.
The newest Doctor Who era has Ncuti Gatwa taking the reigns as the pivotal character in the show, aka Doctor Who, and bringing a new, fresh take.
This is what makes the Doctor Who universe last as long as it has, as every couple of years, the Doctor and other characters on the show will get a revamp with new actors. This also means that older stories and plots can be revisited with new ideas and even newer and sometimes old faces.
Making the Doctor Who universe a series that theoretically can run forever while rivaling cinematic...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jason Collins
- TVfanatic
TV is not looking too shabby this week, not too shabby at all. BBC One has the second series of excellent Belfast-set crime drama Blue Lights, all episodes of which are available to stream on iPlayer now. Over on Netflix is excellent seven-part drama Baby Reindeer, an uncomfortably honest dramatisation of creator Richard Gadd’s real-life experience of being stalked. On Prime Video, there’s Fallout, which continues The Last of Us‘ trend of being a videogame-to-tv adaptation that’s actually, you know, good. Also on Netflix is moody, intoxicating psychological thriller Ripley, adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr Ripley and starring Andrew Scott.
As well as all that, here’s a big look ahead to the new British drama coming up in 2024 and a whisper in your ear to watch Wunmi Mosaku in creepy new Brit mystery Passenger on ITV1, which is well worth a look.
And...
As well as all that, here’s a big look ahead to the new British drama coming up in 2024 and a whisper in your ear to watch Wunmi Mosaku in creepy new Brit mystery Passenger on ITV1, which is well worth a look.
And...
- 4/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Varada Sethu is joining the Doctor Who team in 2025, and will star alongside Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Back in January, it was reported that Andor star Varada Sethu had been cast as the new Doctor Who companion and that Millie Gibson, who plays Ncuti Gatwa’s current companion Ruby Sunday, would be leaving, but would also continue to make sporadic appearances in the series. There was no comment from the BBC.
Now, the BBC has issued a statement confirming not only that Sethu is the new companion, though it did not reveal details about her character, but also that Gibson is staying on in the Tardis. As such, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will have two companions.
Sethu said, “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honour to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor...
Back in January, it was reported that Andor star Varada Sethu had been cast as the new Doctor Who companion and that Millie Gibson, who plays Ncuti Gatwa’s current companion Ruby Sunday, would be leaving, but would also continue to make sporadic appearances in the series. There was no comment from the BBC.
Now, the BBC has issued a statement confirming not only that Sethu is the new companion, though it did not reveal details about her character, but also that Gibson is staying on in the Tardis. As such, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will have two companions.
Sethu said, “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honour to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The Doctor (now played by Ncuti Gatwa) is going to have another companion for a new season. Varada Sethu has been announced as the Doctor’s new companion, alongside current companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), for Doctor Who Season 2—the numbering has started from the beginning!—which is currently in production. It will debut in 2025 on Disney+ and the BBC. Check out photos above and below of Sethu, Gatwa, and Gibson from a table read. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honour to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel so at home,” Sethu said in a statement. “I couldn’t ask for a better team than Ncuti and Millie to be on this adventure with. This is So much fun!
- 4/12/2024
- TV Insider
The more companions, the merrier!
Varada Sethu has officially joined “Doctor Who” Season 2 as the new companion of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor — but she won’t be replacing current companion Millie Gibson, as previously reported.
In January, rumors swirled that Gibson, who made her debut as companion Ruby Sunday in the sci-fi show’s Christmas special, would not be returning for Season 2 after Gatwa was spotted filming with Sethu. However, it seems the three will take on time and space together in the second season, which is currently in production and slated to debut in 2025 on Disney+ worldwide and on the BBC in the U.K.
Sethu is best known for her role as Cinta Kaz in Disney+’s “Star Wars” spinoff “Andor.” She has also appeared in “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Annika” and “Strike Back.”
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to...
Varada Sethu has officially joined “Doctor Who” Season 2 as the new companion of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor — but she won’t be replacing current companion Millie Gibson, as previously reported.
In January, rumors swirled that Gibson, who made her debut as companion Ruby Sunday in the sci-fi show’s Christmas special, would not be returning for Season 2 after Gatwa was spotted filming with Sethu. However, it seems the three will take on time and space together in the second season, which is currently in production and slated to debut in 2025 on Disney+ worldwide and on the BBC in the U.K.
Sethu is best known for her role as Cinta Kaz in Disney+’s “Star Wars” spinoff “Andor.” She has also appeared in “Jurassic World Dominion,” “Annika” and “Strike Back.”
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Doctor Who has cast Varada Sethu (Andor) for Season 2 as the Doctor’s new companion, alongside current companion Ruby Sunday. The series is currently in production and slated to debut in 2025 on Disney+ and the BBC in the UK.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world,” shared Sethu in a statement. “It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel so at home. I couldn’t ask for a better team than Ncuti and Millie to be on this adventure with. This is So much fun!”
Most recently, she portrayed Cinta Kaz in the Disney+ Original series Andor. Her additional credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I first worked with Varada on a BBC production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,...
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world,” shared Sethu in a statement. “It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel so at home. I couldn’t ask for a better team than Ncuti and Millie to be on this adventure with. This is So much fun!”
Most recently, she portrayed Cinta Kaz in the Disney+ Original series Andor. Her additional credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I first worked with Varada on a BBC production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A first look production photo for the second season of Doctor Who has confirmed Varada Sethu is the newest companion. Millie Gibson will also return after the first season on Disney+ to save the world with Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor.
BBC Studios released photos from a table read for the latest season of Doctor Who on Friday that introduced Sethu as the second companion to trip through space and time. The photos also feature Gatwa and Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday and will return as a companion. Sethu played Cinta in Andor for Disney+ and her other credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with...
BBC Studios released photos from a table read for the latest season of Doctor Who on Friday that introduced Sethu as the second companion to trip through space and time. The photos also feature Gatwa and Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday and will return as a companion. Sethu played Cinta in Andor for Disney+ and her other credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with...
- 4/12/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Doctor will be travelling with two companions come 2025, when the sci-fi series serves up its second season starring recently introduced front man Ncuti Gatwa.
Two-and-a-half months after word leaked out of the UK that Andor standout Varada Sethu had joined Doctor Who as a new companion — seemingly “replacing” franchise newbie Millie Gibson (who in the latest holiday special debuted as Ruby Sunday) — showrunner Russell T Davies has announced that Sethu and Gibson will both have a non-seat on the Tardis for the season airing in 2025.
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Two-and-a-half months after word leaked out of the UK that Andor standout Varada Sethu had joined Doctor Who as a new companion — seemingly “replacing” franchise newbie Millie Gibson (who in the latest holiday special debuted as Ruby Sunday) — showrunner Russell T Davies has announced that Sethu and Gibson will both have a non-seat on the Tardis for the season airing in 2025.
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- 4/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Despite Ryan Gosling’s Oscars performance of “I’m Just Ken” being a highlight of the 2024 show, the actor admits he originally did not want to perform the nominated song.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, the Barbie actor said his answer was “100 percent no” when he was first asked to perform the film’s hit song.
“There’s a lot of ways that could go wrong,” he explained.
Though initially hesitant, Gosling ended up performing the number after, in a bright pink bedazzled suit and cowboy hat along with an army of 62 Kens, as well as his fellow Barbie movie Kens — Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Scott Evans — as well as Mark Ronson and Slash.
After Fallon read positive reviews about Gosling’s performance, Gosling quipped of the late-night talk show’s house band, “Imagine the reviews I would have had...
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, the Barbie actor said his answer was “100 percent no” when he was first asked to perform the film’s hit song.
“There’s a lot of ways that could go wrong,” he explained.
Though initially hesitant, Gosling ended up performing the number after, in a bright pink bedazzled suit and cowboy hat along with an army of 62 Kens, as well as his fellow Barbie movie Kens — Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Scott Evans — as well as Mark Ronson and Slash.
After Fallon read positive reviews about Gosling’s performance, Gosling quipped of the late-night talk show’s house band, “Imagine the reviews I would have had...
- 4/12/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Gosling visited “The Tonight Show” ahead of his latest hosting stint on “Saturday Night Live” and spoke about his internet-breaking live performance of “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars last month. Asked by host Jimmy Fallon if it was an immediate yes when the Academy called him up to request he perform the “Barbie” original song live during the ceremony, Gosling said his answer was “100% no.”
“There’s a lot of ways that could go wrong,” Gosling said.
But the performance went very right. Gosling, bathed in pink lighting and wearing a sparkling pink suit and pink gloves, started singing “I’m Just Ken” while in the audience sitting behind Margot Robbie. He then made his way to the stage, where he was joined by Mark Ronson and Slash on guitars. His fellow Ken actors Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa and Kingsley Ben-Adir joined the armada of backup dancers behind Gosling.
“There’s a lot of ways that could go wrong,” Gosling said.
But the performance went very right. Gosling, bathed in pink lighting and wearing a sparkling pink suit and pink gloves, started singing “I’m Just Ken” while in the audience sitting behind Margot Robbie. He then made his way to the stage, where he was joined by Mark Ronson and Slash on guitars. His fellow Ken actors Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa and Kingsley Ben-Adir joined the armada of backup dancers behind Gosling.
- 4/12/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The BBC will release partially lost Doctor Who story The Celestial Toymaker on DVD and Blu-ray, complete with animated episodes, in June.
The animation of 1966 William Hartnell Doctor Who story The Celestial Toymaker was confirmed in December last year, just before David Tennant’s 14th Doctor went up against Neil Patrick Harris’ version of the character.
The BBC has now released the artwork for the DVD and Blu Ray, which you can see here.
Thanks to Amazon, we also know that it will be released on the 10th of June.
The story, written by Brian Hayles with rewrites by script editor Donald Tosh, saw First Doctor William Hartnell and his companions Steven Taylor (Blue Peter icon Peter Purves) and Dodo Chaplet (Jackie Lane) battle the titular Toymaker, plsyed by Michael Gough, as he forces The Doctor to play the impossible Trilogic Game. Meanwhile, Steven and Dodo must work their way...
The animation of 1966 William Hartnell Doctor Who story The Celestial Toymaker was confirmed in December last year, just before David Tennant’s 14th Doctor went up against Neil Patrick Harris’ version of the character.
The BBC has now released the artwork for the DVD and Blu Ray, which you can see here.
Thanks to Amazon, we also know that it will be released on the 10th of June.
The story, written by Brian Hayles with rewrites by script editor Donald Tosh, saw First Doctor William Hartnell and his companions Steven Taylor (Blue Peter icon Peter Purves) and Dodo Chaplet (Jackie Lane) battle the titular Toymaker, plsyed by Michael Gough, as he forces The Doctor to play the impossible Trilogic Game. Meanwhile, Steven and Dodo must work their way...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Over the years, the Doctor has met all kinds of legendary cultural and societal figureheads across his Tardis travels: Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Dickens, Rosa Parks, William Shakespeare, and Agatha Christie, to name but a few. But he’s never met the Fab Four – until now. The new series of Doctor Who – the first full series to feature Ncuti Gatwa’s take on the iconic Time Lord, with showrunner Russell T Davies returning to the (galli)fray – will feature an episode titled 'The Devil's Chord', in which the Doctor rock out with The Beatles in Abbey Road. And it’s an idea that’s been a long time coming.
As Davies tells Empire – in a major new joint interview with Gatwa to celebrate the show’s latest regeneration – the notion of doing a Beatles episode has always hit a certain stumbling block. But, that in itself became a source of inspiration.
As Davies tells Empire – in a major new joint interview with Gatwa to celebrate the show’s latest regeneration – the notion of doing a Beatles episode has always hit a certain stumbling block. But, that in itself became a source of inspiration.
- 4/8/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
US BritBox recently debuted the second season of Jimmy McGovern‘s anthology prison drama Time, set in a women’s facility. The new story features three women facing punishment for various offenses with a focus on how the British prison system is set up to fail the women it is supposed to reform.
Viewers throughout three episodes follow the stories of Orla (Jodie Whittaker), a single mom who is suddenly thrown into prison for a minor offense, Abby (Tamara Lawrence) who is serving a life sentence for murder, and Kelsey (Bella Ramsey) who is charged with drug trafficking while facing addiction and pregnancy.
Den of Geek spoke to Jodie Whittaker about how Orla’s struggles differ wildly from the trials of a Time Lord and about the Doctor Who moment of which she feels proudest.
Whittaker looks back fondly on her era of Doctor Who, as her career moves away...
Viewers throughout three episodes follow the stories of Orla (Jodie Whittaker), a single mom who is suddenly thrown into prison for a minor offense, Abby (Tamara Lawrence) who is serving a life sentence for murder, and Kelsey (Bella Ramsey) who is charged with drug trafficking while facing addiction and pregnancy.
Den of Geek spoke to Jodie Whittaker about how Orla’s struggles differ wildly from the trials of a Time Lord and about the Doctor Who moment of which she feels proudest.
Whittaker looks back fondly on her era of Doctor Who, as her career moves away...
- 4/8/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Every Star Wars film begins with that iconic line of text: a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. But on screen, the furthest back audiences have ever gone is the earliest days of the Skywalker Saga in Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Until now. Incoming series The Acolyte is an all-new adventure set in George Lucas’ universe, turning the clock back 100 years before Episode I to unspool a mystery offering fresh insight into the Jedi, the Sith, and everything in between. It’s packed with brand new heroes, bursting with martial-arts action, and – most importantly – will stick a lightsaber in the hands (paws?) of a Wookiee. The Acolyte is about to excavate an undiscovered chapter in Star Wars history – get ready to experience an even longer time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
The new issue of Empire is a world-exclusive deep-dive into Star Wars’ boldest...
The new issue of Empire is a world-exclusive deep-dive into Star Wars’ boldest...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Will Sex Education ever be revived by Netflix in the form of a spinoff or reboot!?
According to creator Laurie Nunn, there is room for spinoffs from the original show!
Keep reading to find out more…
During an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Laurie revealed that there could, one day, be more stories to tell.
“I’m definitely taking a break and thinking about other things,” she shared about what was next for her after the end of the four-season series.
She continued, “Moordale is a really rich world, and writing about teenagers is always a lot of fun. So, I think that there’s always potential for more to be explored in that world.”
Sex Education starred Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa and Emma Mackey, Gillian Anderson, and more.
Find out about the real life partners of the Sex Education cast!
According to creator Laurie Nunn, there is room for spinoffs from the original show!
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During an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Laurie revealed that there could, one day, be more stories to tell.
“I’m definitely taking a break and thinking about other things,” she shared about what was next for her after the end of the four-season series.
She continued, “Moordale is a really rich world, and writing about teenagers is always a lot of fun. So, I think that there’s always potential for more to be explored in that world.”
Sex Education starred Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa and Emma Mackey, Gillian Anderson, and more.
Find out about the real life partners of the Sex Education cast!
- 4/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Conoce todos los detalles de la nueva temporada con Ncuti Gatwa como el Decimoquinto Doctor. © Disney
Ya están disponibles el tráiler y el póster de la anticipada nueva temporada de “Doctor Who”.
En esta nueva temporada, el Decimoquinto Doctor, interpretado por Ncuti Gatwa, y Ruby Sunday, interpretada por Millie Gibson, viajan a través del tiempo y el espacio en aventuras que van desde la Inglaterra de la época de la Regencia hasta mundos futuros devastados por la guerra. A lo largo de sus exploraciones a bordo de la Tardis, una nave que viaja en el tiempo con forma de cabina de policía, se encuentran con amigos increíbles y enemigos peligrosos, entre ellos un terrorífico hombre del saco y el enemigo más poderoso del Doctor hasta la fecha.
El talentoso actor ruandés-escocés Ncuti Gatwa hace historia al ser el primer actor negro, el primer actor nacido en África, el primer actor...
Ya están disponibles el tráiler y el póster de la anticipada nueva temporada de “Doctor Who”.
En esta nueva temporada, el Decimoquinto Doctor, interpretado por Ncuti Gatwa, y Ruby Sunday, interpretada por Millie Gibson, viajan a través del tiempo y el espacio en aventuras que van desde la Inglaterra de la época de la Regencia hasta mundos futuros devastados por la guerra. A lo largo de sus exploraciones a bordo de la Tardis, una nave que viaja en el tiempo con forma de cabina de policía, se encuentran con amigos increíbles y enemigos peligrosos, entre ellos un terrorífico hombre del saco y el enemigo más poderoso del Doctor hasta la fecha.
El talentoso actor ruandés-escocés Ncuti Gatwa hace historia al ser el primer actor negro, el primer actor nacido en África, el primer actor...
- 4/4/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
The BBC has revealed the titles, writers and directors of all eight episodes of the new series of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa.
With a little over a month to go before the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series aboard the Tardis, the BBC have released the titles of all eight episodes, along with the details of who wrote and directed them. Without further ado, here they are:
Episode One – Space Babies
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Episode Two – The Devil’s Chord
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Ben Chessell
Episode Three – Boom
Writer: Steven Moffat
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Episode Four – 73 Yards
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams
Episode Five – Dot and Bubble
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams
Episode Six – Rogue
Writers: Kate Herron and Briony Redman
Director: Ben Chessell
Episode Seven – The Legend of Ruby...
With a little over a month to go before the debut of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first full series aboard the Tardis, the BBC have released the titles of all eight episodes, along with the details of who wrote and directed them. Without further ado, here they are:
Episode One – Space Babies
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Episode Two – The Devil’s Chord
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Ben Chessell
Episode Three – Boom
Writer: Steven Moffat
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Episode Four – 73 Yards
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams
Episode Five – Dot and Bubble
Writer: Russell T Davies
Director: Dylan Holmes Williams
Episode Six – Rogue
Writers: Kate Herron and Briony Redman
Director: Ben Chessell
Episode Seven – The Legend of Ruby...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The next “Doctor Who" installment, produced by the UK’s BBC, starring the ‘Fifteenth Doctor’, played by Ncuti Gatwa and his companion ‘Ruby Sunday’, portrayed by Millie Gibson, (who was dropped from the series in favor of a more ‘woke’ looking actor), streams May 10, 2024 on Disney+:
“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
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“…this season of ‘Doctor Who’ , directed by Ben Chessell, Jamie Donoughue, Julie Anne Robinson and Dylan Holmes Williams follows the ‘Doctor’ and ‘Ruby Sunday’ through infinite adventures across time and space in the ‘Tardis’.
“From the ‘Regency’ era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes…”
Guest cast includes Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Jonathan Groff, Bonnie Langford, Genesis Lynea, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, Indira Varma and Angela Wynter.
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- 4/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
If you thought Ruby Sunday's (Millie Gibson) declaration that one of the situations she and The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) find themselves in for Doctor Who's new season is "so Bridgerton" was the only reference to the Netflix period romp, you would be mistaken. Because Queen Charlotte herself, Golda Rosheuvel, is also among the guest stars for the new season.
Rosheuvel will appear in the first episode of the latest run, playing a character named Jocelyn who collides with our dynamic duo. "It’s been amazing to see the whole world appreciate Golda’s talents, because of Bridgerton, and it’s been an absolute joy to invite her to Cardiff to help launch Ncuti and Millie’s first season," says showrunner Russell T. Davies.
And that's not the only news to break from the show. We also now know the episode titles for the whole of the new season. Davies...
Rosheuvel will appear in the first episode of the latest run, playing a character named Jocelyn who collides with our dynamic duo. "It’s been amazing to see the whole world appreciate Golda’s talents, because of Bridgerton, and it’s been an absolute joy to invite her to Cardiff to help launch Ncuti and Millie’s first season," says showrunner Russell T. Davies.
And that's not the only news to break from the show. We also now know the episode titles for the whole of the new season. Davies...
- 4/1/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Are you excited to see Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in Doctor Who Season 14? So here we are with the latest updates you need to know about the upcoming season of Doctor Who!
All of you who have been following the series for the past 13 seasons must be excited to know everything about the upcoming 14 seasons of the scientific fiction series.
So you need not go anywhere because today we are here with every of the gathered and verified information about the upcoming season 14th of the sci-fi series.
So without making any further delays ending the excitement of every fan waiting eagerly for the upcoming season of the series just quickly move on and have a look at all the details in updates that we have gathered from the verified sources to update you in the most legit way, by the time all you need to do is just...
All of you who have been following the series for the past 13 seasons must be excited to know everything about the upcoming 14 seasons of the scientific fiction series.
So you need not go anywhere because today we are here with every of the gathered and verified information about the upcoming season 14th of the sci-fi series.
So without making any further delays ending the excitement of every fan waiting eagerly for the upcoming season of the series just quickly move on and have a look at all the details in updates that we have gathered from the verified sources to update you in the most legit way, by the time all you need to do is just...
- 3/29/2024
- by SHASHANK SINGH CHOUHAN
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Hold onto your sonic screwdrivers, because Disney+ Hotstar just dropped the mind-bending trailer for the upcoming season of ‘Doctor Who’! Picture this: Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor and Millie Gibson as the fearless Ruby Sunday, zooming through time and space in the iconic Tardis. They’re not just visiting the groovy ’60s or the posh Regency era in England; they’re diving headfirst into war-torn futures and beyond!
But wait, there’s more! Indira Varma, yes, the one from ‘Game of Thrones’, makes her grand entrance as the enigmatic Duchess. And hold onto your hats, because Callie Cooke from ‘Henpocalypse!’ is joining the party too! The guest cast list is longer than the Time Vortex itself, featuring Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Bonnie Langford, Jinkx Monsoon, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, and Angela Wynter.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11, because that’s when the intergalactic excitement begins on Disney+ Hotstar in India.
But wait, there’s more! Indira Varma, yes, the one from ‘Game of Thrones’, makes her grand entrance as the enigmatic Duchess. And hold onto your hats, because Callie Cooke from ‘Henpocalypse!’ is joining the party too! The guest cast list is longer than the Time Vortex itself, featuring Anita Dobson, Yasmin Finney, Michelle Greenidge, Bonnie Langford, Jinkx Monsoon, Jemma Redgrave, Lenny Rush, and Angela Wynter.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11, because that’s when the intergalactic excitement begins on Disney+ Hotstar in India.
- 3/28/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
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