Photo: BBC/YouTubeThe Doctor is coming to a new streaming platform.On Tuesday, the BBC and Disney Branded Television announced thatDoctor Whowill stream exclusively on Disney+ outside of the U.K. and Ireland.The sci-fi series' new starNcuti Gatwashared the news during an appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly & Ryan, saying the show is “now accessible to the world” on the streaming platform.“Doctor Whois a British institution, really,” Gatwa — who will star asthe show’s 14th doctor(and the first Black doctor in the show’s 57-year history) — toldKelly RipaandRyan Seacrest, according toEntertainment Weekly. “It’s got a lot of possibilities and it can go anywhere. It feels very exciting to have that baton handed over to me from the incredible actors that have played [the part].“Jeff Spicer/GettyShowrunner Russell T. Davies echoed Gatwa, 30, and shared his excitement about the partnership between BBC and Disney+.“I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the Tardis all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the U.K,” he said in astatement.TheSex Educationstar will take over the role fromJodie Whittaker, who has played the 13th doctor since 2017. He will be the first Black actor to take on the lead role full-time.Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, previously said he is “beyond excited” about his upcoming rolein a statement on theDoctor Whowebsite, adding that he feels both “deeply honoured” and “of course a little bit scared.“Samir Hussein/WireImage; Samir Hussein/WireImage"This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care,” the Scottish actor added. “I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.New episodes are set to premiere on the BBC and Disney+ beginning in late 2023.
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The Doctor is coming to a new streaming platform.On Tuesday, the BBC and Disney Branded Television announced thatDoctor Whowill stream exclusively on Disney+ outside of the U.K. and Ireland.The sci-fi series' new starNcuti Gatwashared the news during an appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly & Ryan, saying the show is “now accessible to the world” on the streaming platform.“Doctor Whois a British institution, really,” Gatwa — who will star asthe show’s 14th doctor(and the first Black doctor in the show’s 57-year history) — toldKelly RipaandRyan Seacrest, according toEntertainment Weekly. “It’s got a lot of possibilities and it can go anywhere. It feels very exciting to have that baton handed over to me from the incredible actors that have played [the part].“Jeff Spicer/GettyShowrunner Russell T. Davies echoed Gatwa, 30, and shared his excitement about the partnership between BBC and Disney+.“I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the Tardis all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the U.K,” he said in astatement.TheSex Educationstar will take over the role fromJodie Whittaker, who has played the 13th doctor since 2017. He will be the first Black actor to take on the lead role full-time.Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, previously said he is “beyond excited” about his upcoming rolein a statement on theDoctor Whowebsite, adding that he feels both “deeply honoured” and “of course a little bit scared.“Samir Hussein/WireImage; Samir Hussein/WireImage"This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care,” the Scottish actor added. “I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.New episodes are set to premiere on the BBC and Disney+ beginning in late 2023.
The Doctor is coming to a new streaming platform.
On Tuesday, the BBC and Disney Branded Television announced thatDoctor Whowill stream exclusively on Disney+ outside of the U.K. and Ireland.
The sci-fi series' new starNcuti Gatwashared the news during an appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly & Ryan, saying the show is “now accessible to the world” on the streaming platform.
“Doctor Whois a British institution, really,” Gatwa — who will star asthe show’s 14th doctor(and the first Black doctor in the show’s 57-year history) — toldKelly RipaandRyan Seacrest, according toEntertainment Weekly. “It’s got a lot of possibilities and it can go anywhere. It feels very exciting to have that baton handed over to me from the incredible actors that have played [the part].”
Jeff Spicer/Getty
Showrunner Russell T. Davies echoed Gatwa, 30, and shared his excitement about the partnership between BBC and Disney+.
“I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the Tardis all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the U.K,” he said in astatement.
TheSex Educationstar will take over the role fromJodie Whittaker, who has played the 13th doctor since 2017. He will be the first Black actor to take on the lead role full-time.
Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, previously said he is “beyond excited” about his upcoming rolein a statement on theDoctor Whowebsite, adding that he feels both “deeply honoured” and “of course a little bit scared.”
Samir Hussein/WireImage; Samir Hussein/WireImage
“This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care,” the Scottish actor added. “I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
New episodes are set to premiere on the BBC and Disney+ beginning in late 2023.
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