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Ncuti Gatwa Says 'I'm Getting Old' After Doctor Who Departure

In 1986, Doctor Who producers nearly cast a female lead, and the idea resurfaced after the 2005 revival.
Despite proposals over the years, key suggestions like Joanna Lumley and Phoebe Waller-Bridge were rejected by leadership, missing early female Doctor opportunities.
More recently, Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper in 2025, after nearly casting a female Doctor 31 years earlier.
Reflecting on the series' direction, Russell T Davies admitted he doesn't know the show's future, while Ncuti Gatwa said `Hopefully, we'll have news soon`.

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Variety

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Ncuti Gatwa on Leaving ‘Doctor Who’: ‘It Takes a Lot Out of You — Physically, Emotionally, Mentally’

Ncuti Gatwa is opening up about his decision to leave 'Doctor Who,' saying the role 'takes a lot out of you — physically, emotionally, mentally.'

12 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Is Ncuti Gatwa Done With Doctor Who? His 3-Word Reply Says It All

The Sex Education star left the iconic show after last season’s finale.

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Ncuti Gatwa says 'I'm getting old' after Doctor Who departure

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has opened up on his decision to quit the long-running BBC show, saying he is 'getting old and his body was tired'

13 days ago·Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Ncuti Gatwa shares real reason behind quitting 'Doctor Who'

Ncuti Gatwa recently opened up about his decision of stepping down from BBC's Doctor Who. In a candid chat on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, the 32-year-old reflected on his decision to depart from the show earlier...

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