New doctor who star best friend will take over the role of Time Lord later this year, as filming is said to begin in November.
In May of this year, it was announced that Ncuti, 29, had been cast as the 14th Doctorsubstitute Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in the BBC series as Russell T Davies returns to the helm as showrunner.
In a statement released at the time, the actor said: “There aren’t really the words to describe how I feel. A mix of deeply honoured, more than excited and of course a little scared.’
The sex education star will reportedly begin filming as the new doctor in November, but he’s unlikely to hit our screens as the lead role until 2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
However, it may not be the first time he’s made an appearance on our screens, amid speculation that Ncuti will actually star in the 60th anniversary special next year.
Details about Ncuti’s role have been kept secret until now, but Neil patrick harris gave a rare insight and assured fans that the 14th Doctor will make historysaying, ‘He’s going to be the first gay doctor, which is going to be super cool, a sexier doctor.’
The How I Met Your Mother actor was recently revealed as the latest star to join the cast for his highly anticipated 60th anniversary specialwhich will be broadcast next year.
Not only could the one-off special see Ncuti take over as the new Time Lord, but David Tennant and Catherine Tate are also returning.
Before Ncuti’s reign begins, though, fans will get a 90-minute special to see Jodie’s time as Time Lord.
Russell shared the news on the Baftas red carpet. “She has a huge final, an epic final, a 90-minute final in October,” he said.
‘We are polite gentlemen, it is only right and fair to remain silent. 2023, you’ll be tired of us, we’ll be everywhere, but until then, we bow to Jodie and love her and step back.”
Metro.co.uk has contacted the BBC for comment.
Doctor Who returns this fall on BBC One.
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