On the set of the new TARDIS, Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson talk about finally getting started and honoring the legacy of the series.
What’s Happening:
- Ncuti Gatwa (The Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday) sit down for a chat with Doctor Who Unleashed host Steffan Powell, to discuss kicking off their incredible journey with Doctor Who.
- Gatwa notes how he had a year between being announced as the Doctor and finally beginning work on the series, where he had to step “into some pretty big shoes!"
- In preparing for the role, Gatwa did get acquainted with some previous Doctor Who stories, from both the classic and revival eras.
- He wanted to “gauge the sauce of the other Doctors” and figure out a way to make the character his own.
- The duo also talk about working with director Mark Tonderai, who had previously helmed a couple episodes of the show during the Jodie Whittaker era.
- Watch the interview for yourself below.
- “The Church on Ruby Road” is now streaming on Disney+. Check out Luke’s review of the Christmas special.
- For a further behind the scenes look at “The Church on Ruby Road,” check out the 9 minute featurette that was released following the special’s debut.
- Doctor Who returns for a full season of adventures in May 2024 on Disney+.
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