Jodie Whittaker has spent the last five years playing one of the most beloved characters in television history as the 13th incarnation of the Time Lord on “Doctor Who.” Whittaker holds the distinction as the first woman to ever play The Doctor from planet Gallifrey, but will be saying goodbye in the upcoming 90-minute special “The Power Of The Doctor,” which will also mark the end of showrunner Chris Chibnall’s tenure.
Whittaker’s successor is “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa, who will also make history as the first Black actor to play the titular role.
The regeneration of a new Doctor is always an exciting passing of the Tardis, so to speak, but with the introduction of Gatwa coinciding with the series’ 60th anniversary, “Doctor Who” is celebrating in a massive way.It was already announced that series favorites Catherine Tate and former Doctor David Tennant would be returning for the special,
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