Drunk Ncuti Gatwa informs Matt Smith about his ‘Doctor Who’ role

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Ncuti Gatwa has confirmed that he will portray Doctor Who in its Season 15. Most interestingly, the actor revealed this information to ‘Doctor Who’ lead Matt Smith in a drunken condition. Gatwa is most likely to portray the next incarnation of the sci-fi series' central Time Lord in David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor in a seasonal episode. Talking to ‘Rolling Stone UK’, he said that he had a chance encounter with Eleventh Doctor actor Smith at a party. He talked to him in an inebriated condition and said that he was following in his footsteps. It was a hint that he would portray the character of Doctor Who, which was played by the actor earlier. Gatwa also told Smith that he had seen ‘Sex Education’ and became his fan after watching his portrayal of Eric. Jodie Whittaker and Peter Capaldi also praised the new Doctor Who. Other actors who have played Doctor Who have praised the selection of Gatwa as the lead character of the show. Colin Baker, Paul McGann, and Christopher Eccleston have supported Gatwa on their social media platforms. Sylvester McCoy has issued a video praising Gatwa. Though Gatwa met Smith accidentally and hinted at his role in Doctor Who, the actor praised him. Other and earlier actors portraying Doctor Who have set a positive note for the sci-fi series. People ad experts are waiting for Gatwa’s debut as Doctor Who.

Q1:How did Ncuti Gatwa meet Matt Smith and what did he say? Ncuti Gatwa had a chance encounter with Eleventh Doctor Who actor Matt Smith at a party. He talked to him in an inebriated condition and said that he was following in his footsteps.Q2:Which other actors have supported and praised Gatwa for the role? Jodie Whittaker and Peter Capaldi also praised the new Doctor Who. Other