Doctor Who Showrunner Confirms Season 14 Has Wrapped Up Filming

Doctor Who Season 14 has recently wrapped up filming, as confirmed by showrunner Russell T Davies. The science fiction series, which first premiered in 1963, has solidified its place not only as a BBC staple but also as a cultural phenomenon. Throughout its long history, Doctor Who has seen numerous talented actors take on the iconic role of The Doctor. Now, it’s Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in Sex Education, who will step into the shoes of the fifteenth iteration of the Time Lord. Russell took to Instagram to share the news. In an image featuring himself and other crew members standing alongside the Doctor’s familiar TARDIS, Davies captioned the photo with a simple declaration: “That’s a wrap!” Check out the post below.

Accompanied by Millie Gibson, Gatwa will embark on adventures as The Doctor in Season 14. Their journeys through time and space will unfold in TARDIS, a spaceship designed to resemble a British police box from the 1960s. The Doctor’s mission transcends time, as they traverse both the past and the future, encountering diverse civilizations and facing formidable adversaries along the way. The series has always thrived on its ability to deliver captivating storytelling while exploring complex themes and pushing the boundaries of imagination.

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Ncuti Gatwa Takes on the Role of Doctor Who’s Fifteenth Incarnation

The first glimpse of Gatwa’s Doctor Who character was shared on the official Doctor Who Twitter account. Gatwa’s portrayal showcases a unique fashion sense, with a brown checked suit, orange jumper, and fedora that have become characteristic of his interpretation of the Time Lord. His Doctor’s wardrobe is dynamic and ever-evolving, setting him apart from previous iterations of the character. Gatwa recently offered insights into his portrayal of the Doctor, describing a combination of vulnerability masked by humor and energy. Gatwa drew on his personal experience surviving the Rwandan genocide and connected it to the Doctor’s resilience.

“My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable. He hides it with humor, but he’s lonely. I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up,” he said. “This person survived a genocide. This person fits in everywhere and nowhere. I am the Doctor. The Doctor is me. I decided that I had to get this role.”

In a previous interview with Rolling Stone UK, Gatwa compared the weight of this upcoming project to that of James Bond, recognizing the nervousness that comes with taking on such a relevant and popular role in British culture. He confessed to having sleepless nights, feeling his heartbeat as he grapples with the anticipation and pressure.

“I’m very nervous. I have a lot of sleepless nights where I lie awake feeling my heartbeat,” he said. “It’s hard to imagine the pressure he must suddenly be feeling, but it’s understandable nevertheless. Doctor Who is a science-fiction family show that has run, on and off in some form, for 60 years. It’s also a nexus of so much of British culture. Like James Bond, the Doctor is a character through which Britain learns to understand itself, as much an icon of our changing times as a fictional being. The show’s connection to British identity means tensions can run high and fans can be cruel at times, seemingly over-protective because they feel that the show is something they own. They can also be bigoted in the most predictable ways.”