Ncuti Gatwa Reveals How He Manifested His Role as the Fifteenth Doctor in Dr. Who

Ncuti Gatwa talks about becoming the Fifteenth Doctor in Dr. Who, his family's reaction to him landing the role and performing "I'm Just Ken" at the Oscars.
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[@ernestomarcos0103]

The joke about his parents being very proud that he finally became a doctor was perfect.

[@adriantube6753]

He’s not just a doctor now he’s The Doctor

[@Vagajammer]

@@adriantube6753 The Definite Article, you might say

[@SGlitz]

It was due to "White Mediocrity" or "white privilege"?

[@havingaparty21]

We need a Day Drinking with Ncuti episode.😊

[@lesliescottw]

and a racist@@adriantube6753

[@rgclark2129]

Ncuti and Seth go Day Drinking 🍷 needs to happen

[@beccaisanerd671]

YESS

[@DneilB007]

We could find out the plot of any unreleased episodes that way, apparently.

[@hello7032]

Please

[@megand4222]

We are MANIFESTING!

[@katherinemclean1448]

Omg. Seth drinking with a Brit. He'd do himself harm trying to keep up. Hahaha

[@benwasserman8223]

I keep saying it: Gatwa put all his Doctor XP into the charm stats and it really shows.

[@Zach90888]

I’m just thinking what the other doctors put their’s into. Capaldi definitely intelligence. Smith wisdom. Whittaker Constitution. Tennant dex. Ecclestone strength. If one for each stat in newwho, that’s my ranking

[@TORULEZ10]

I love how their both listening and responding throughout the interview. I'm so used to people talking over each other.

[@GoliathWarfare]

Seth is one of the best to ever do it, ever since he left SNL

[@TORULEZ10]

Totally agree!

[@JeiElRai]

There may be an endless supply of bad interviewers, but there's also quite a few good ones. Sean Evans, Conan O'Brien, Zane Lowe, Dua Lipa and Rick Rubin are some great ones.

[@rehatbir.]

@@GoliathWarfareand Colbert as well! He interviews really well

[@GoliathWarfare]

@@rehatbir. Yeah I've actually been to one of Colbert's tapings, he's definitely one of my favorites, if not my favorite.

[@ben-tendo]

He's waited his whole adult life to crack a Doctor joke like that 😂after the Christmas special I have high hopes for this new series/season of his 15th Doctor. 👏 A huge burst of energy that the franchise needed.

[@clothilde1623]

I love hearing Ncuti’s Scottish accent creep out when he gets all excited, lol. Good luck and best wishes to my fellow Edinburghian - I’m sure you’ll smash this new series 🙂

[@pinkparodius]

I think he's from Dunfermline, rather than Edinburgh.

[@clothilde1623]

@@pinkparodius He grew up in Edinburgh before moving to Dunfermline when he was 15.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

I don't think I stopped smiling throughout that interview, and I haven't watched Doctor Who since I was a child (Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker for me). Mr Gatwa is clearly a delightful man.

[@Kryojenix]

Ncuti seems to have fixated on Jon as something of a favourite.

[@ashleyronaldo6712]

Ok so Seth’s ‘I’m gonna support you no matter what’ dad energy is turning his show into a safe space for queer artists to visit- and it’s soooo good to see!!

[@rascal_rae]

I heard Jinkx Monsoon was gonna be in the upcoming season so I casually watched EVERY EPISODE OF DOCTOR WHO and completely fell in love. Ncuti is gonna be INCREDIBLE!!

[@drewcampbell8555]

There's almost one thousand episodes dating back to 1963. Well done! The very first was broadcast the day after JFK's assassination, and the same week as the Beatles reached the top of the UK charts with 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'. And yet Ncuti looks so youthful...

[@rascal_rae]

@@drewcampbell8555 wow!

[@user-kh1jd1rz9o]

love it! New whovians.🎉🎉

[@friendlyotaku9525]

Ncuti is already absolutely fantastic as the Doctor, he oozes charisma and charm and I love him so much! So excited for the new series, he's going to do all of his predecessors very proud!

[@avantgauche]

And fun most importantly he is going to be something fun

[@aresef]

He owned the role from his first scene with Tennant and NPH. I loved how Fifteen got too into the game of catch.

[@vailpcs4040]

Yeah, his energy and charisma are perfect for the next incarnation. The Doctor needs to experience some joy and he just slid right into it naturally.

[@sarahglover3286]

"Oi I'm on your side!" "I'm so so sorry!"

[@russergee49]

Completely agree. From the very first scene, I just had this thrill of a feeling, that what I fell in love with in DW would really come back under Ncuti’s beautiful and joyful portrayal. He’s just a bundle of fun and charm, and I can see him reaching into the depths of empathy that we love so much about past Doctors.

[@Tao_Tology]

"I'm sorry, I'm sooo sorry! " * continues to laugh at what he just did * 😅

[@LoneStreet]

He’s such a ray of sunshine I love him. He’s gonna be brilliant.

[@meatballhead15]

**Agrees and leaves out a plate of cupcakes and garlic bread for fellow Ace Doctor Who fan**

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@meatballhead15 I'm not ace, but... I'm a Whovian and I think Ncuti is brilliant. Could I please get some cupcakes and garlic bread? 😅

[@NewMessage]

Seth would be an absolute train wreck of a Companion. So, let's get this done!

[@robertlloyd122]

Better as a villain. 😁

[@rascal_rae]

​@@robertlloyd122 Seth as an alternate universe version of Neil Patrick Harris' Toy Maker would be iconic tbh

[@sallyatticum]

I am sure he would be up for anything, he actually watches the show. haha

[@ericdwhitmorec]

And we'd love to see it

[@Jmcinally94]

Ncuti's so charasmatic, I really hope the writing is good for his run as the Doctor!

[@temporaladvisor3958]

The long wait is finally over, and I'm so excited to see where Ncuti takes us as the 15th Doctor. I've been following Doctor Who since it first aired in 1972 (USA), and I'm still enthralled with this show.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Me as well. I haven't loved all of the Doctors, but most of the recent choices have been excellent.

[@benw4409]

It is SURREAL seeing a Doctor promote the show on an American talk show! Disney and the BBC going all out!

[@MsBuceo]

Love this. Ncuti is gonna kill it. Such natural charm and wit in interviews.

[@h0lly_blue]

our man Ncuti's getting around, I love it

[@mitzebender4679]

Love Ncuti! He did such a great job in "Sex Education" and it's nice to see his talent being recognized all around.

[@MoneyGist]

Came to the comments for this.

[@hanonhold]

Ncuti is so, so charming and effervescent. Love him!

[@crimps321]

THE MOST DELIGHTFUL MAN. Seth is OK too.

[@charleslord2433]

Ncuti is a treasure! I look forward the the rest of his run as The Doctor

[@tardisuser756w14]

The fact that Seth Meyers had Ncuti Gatwa had to gall Stephen Colbert, a lifelong Doctor Who fan!

[@mooniejohnson]

I *adore* this man. He’s going to utterly kill it as the Doctor. ❤

[@auntlynnie]

David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, and Ncuti Gatwa. Manifesting. ❤❤

[@Vagajammer]

Let's not forget Matt Smith and Jodie Whittaker

[@Swameh]

@@Vagajammer Are they scots as well?

[@Vagajammer]

@@Swameh Ah, I forgot Capaldi was Scottish. I was thinking the progression of the Doctor

[@duncanmcdonald5250]

If you're listing the Scottish actors, did you forget Sylvester McCoy, or just are you just counting the ones since the relaunch?

[@MKPiatkowski]

​@@VagajammerBut it wasn't their childhood dream to be the Doctor, unlike the actors listed above.

[@gumblejackharkness6519]

His joy is so infectious! Can’t wait to see more of him.

[@teacherbecca526]

Sounds like Ncuti would be a great day drinking partner for Seth

[@Linejs1]

Such a charmer. I loooove his laugh ❤

[@mxrichardsonsneighbourhood5402]

I think it is really interesting to notice the differences between American and English chat shows through a lens of Ncuti.

[@AA-qb7ni]

He seems like such a nice guy. Great to see him become successful!!

[@tazan144]

I know him from sex education and even Barbie! Im so happy he's the new doctor he's going to do amazing!

[@thegrouchization]

Looking forward to seeing more of him in the role. If his appearances thus far are any indication, i think this next season is going to be... Fantastic!

[@rexegorsmum5678]

I see what you did there 😊. Nice call back .

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

Tennant, Capaldi, Gatwa - the Scots really know how to manifest that role 😂 I love just how much publicity Doctor Who is getting right now, and I love Ncuti's take on the role.

[@BlueManIan]

Don't forget McCoy!

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

He has to beat Matt Smith for me. I could never get into Dave Tennant as the doctor.

[@nix2747]

Ncuti on Seth is making my heart explode

[@lmmoranor]

Ncuti is so talented!!! Deserves all this success and more!

[@HShango]

Good man, i look forward to seeing more of his iteration of being Doctor Who. I saw a gist of it some time ago.

[@Sophie-gp3fv]

Can't wait for the new season and this Doctor! He was great in the christmas special already. I hope he'll stick around for a long time

[@ThisIsMissCheeky]

I could never get into Doctor Who until this season with Ncuti, he’s just so incredibly likeable and fun to watch!

[@Triskaan]

He's gonna be amazing in the role.

[@silverhooligan1256]

Ncuti is absolutely fantastic as the Doctor. 🎉 can’t wait to see him and Jonathan G

[@tomimpala]

I hope the world for Ncuti

[@IntrepidInkweaver]

I'm so excited for his run as the Doctor. Also that is a very fascinating shirt.

[@AnnelleRichards1854]

So, in addition to being an excellent actor, Ncuti is also a human ray of sunshine. I'm so happy. He is a delight. Also, if you haven't seen the series "Sexual Education," you're missing out.

[@marielanoel8628]

He´s allready a great doctor ♥♥

[@Earthsinger100]

I'm so excited about this new Doctor! Ncuti is amazing 😍!

[@valeriepark9444]

Dear Algorithm, This is exactly the kind of content i wish to be alerted of IMMEDIATELY. Not two days later. Thank you very much.

[@primis82]

Ncuti is the best ❤❤❤

[@thefjk]

Just cheering for this guy, go out there and crush it fam!

[@SilkyC]

I am so so so excited for this season to see Ncuti! From the Doctor Who special, its going to be an amazing season!!!

[@codemonkeys7]

He’s delightfully charming. He’ll be a fantastic Doctor.

[@tetrakoop]

SO STOKED FOR THIS GUY

[@ISBuckley8]

Ncuti has such great charisma. His teeth are amazing. I love how impressed he sounds by how Seth did his research about his family

[@ThunderClapish]

Aw, they're both so excited to see each other! Cute, cute, cute ☺️

[@JeannetteReed]

What a charmer, Dr!

[@whedonite81]

I'm so excited about his run as The Doctor! I have been watching since the reboot (Nu Who) with Eccleston and he is already becoming one of my favorites. I can't wait to see his adventures with Ruby Sunday. 8 more days!

[@StacyInLove1]

Sounds like he would be perfect for "Day Drinking"!

[@SolitaryWolf]

It's so weird to have been following Doctor Who when I was a kid in the 70's. 20 years ago not everyone knew or got excited about this series. To see Ncuti on Seth Meyers is so surreal.

[@andreaus.]

First of all…☝🏾.... He…. Is….. 🗣FINE!!! 😫🤦🏾‍♂️🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MissMellyDi]

His Rwandan Scottish accent is the best ❤

[@wishuponadream91]

Been a fan since Dad picked up the DVD’s in a university library in 2013 and I’m thrilled I can now stream the series when it airs!…you know…sans sailing… Absolutely adore Ncuti as the Doctor already. Cannot wait for the new series.

[@andrealiee]

i love their back and forth. seth's gotta take him day drinking next

[@chondasaine4331]

I loved his character in Sex Education! His personality just shines through and I love it!

[@R_SENAL]

That train car is amazing, thank you Disney for promoting my favorite show! I love Ncuti already, he's gonna continue to be an awesome Doctor, I can feel it!!!!

[@casbot71]

Manifestation.... Laughs in David Tenent. Who could also be considered the most successful stalker ever.

[@BlueManIan]

*laughs in Capaldi*

[@casbot71]

@BlueManIan Did Capaldi marry the daughter of the Dr Who actor he was obsessed with as a kid?

[@louquine]

​@@casbot71David Tennant married Georgia Moffat, who is the daughter of 5th Doctor Peter Davison (and Sandra Dickinson from the tv adaptation of Hitchhiker's Guide). And Georgia played Tennant's daughter in the episode "The Doctor's Daughter".

[@peteradaniel]

His Scottish accent is so strong!!! I never noticed it before.

[@WimpyKelv12]

I thought he strangely sounded more English than Scottish when I first heard his voice, but after a while I started to hear the Scottishness in his voice.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love ncuti gatwa

[@readytosign]

Can not wait to watch the new season! So excited!!!

[@dodipalmer856]

Loved Ncuti on Sex Education, and this interview shows him to be a delightful human being. Haven’t watched Dr. Who much since Matt Smith finished his run, but looks like I’ll be s season!

[@The_Bashar]

I love his voice, very cool.

[@astridafklinteberg298]

Such a charming person!!

[@Steve-jc3ww]

Charismatic. 💯❤

[@Andisend]

Dr. Who …. YES!. I’m old enough to have watched in b/w …

[@fab42355]

Can't wait excited 😍

[@PokhrajRoy.]

NCUTI GATWA AN ICON ❤

[@riversimone9516]

Im so excited

[@hello7032]

Easily one of my favorite actors going rn

[@DigiRangerScott]

I really wanted him to host SNL this month. I’m sad he isn’t

[@senguptasayn]

He was fantastic in Sex Education.that final season track was so cool.really loved it.

[@j.coward3738]

Ncuti is such a fabulous guest! I loved this interview!!

[@Theplaysthet]

Go Ncuti!

[@ThomasBaxter]

Wow. He is crazy charismatic.

[@allthingsnerdy5474]

you detty handsome lad...

[@Tao_Tology]

Wash your hands......

[@MrShowoff27]

WOW, they're really making the rounds. This is huge!

[@myajt]

He has such good energy. I loved him on Sex Education.

[@ihateunicorns867]

He seems like such a lovely guy

[@Coco21212]

I'm really excited for his era. I'm having flash backs of Jodie's 2018 american press tour. I'm getting emotional.

[@StacyInLove1]

Ncuti is SO attractive(HOT)!

[@dynamicpisces]

I’ve never heard of this man but I love his energy so gonna definitely check out Dr. Who! Looking scrumptious in that black blouse too! Congrats 🎊 🥰

[@ericevans6618]

Seth playing Indian Jones is Comedy Gold..... someone fund this PLEASE!!!!!

[@whovian_scarf_dragon]

He was amazing in the episodes I've seen

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

He was in Barbie too

[@margaritalikethedrink1041]

He totally should call himself N~cutie 😍 - he's adorable

[@LPU_LiliPoP]

I'm torn because I want Matt Smith back as the main doctor, but I also want at least 4 seasons with Ncuti Gatwa.

[@HShango]

Nah Matt Smith has moved on, I don't expect him to return

[@joshuajoshua2732]

@LPU_LiliPoP I like Matt Smith but he's had his time what makes Dr. Who exciting is sometimes looking back at the past sometimes but also moving forward to for new, new, new.

[@hanonhold]

Don't let Tennant's inability to leave the show fool you. Doctors don't return.

[@gaztheman7879]

@@hanonholdguess you’ve never seen the three doctors, the five doctors or the two doctor episodes.

[@aignemakerofchase]

He's signed for 2 seasons so fingers crossed we all can manifest 4!

[@Legendary3Dgamer]

1:38 best acting Right there 😂😂😂😂

[@HShango]

Disney plus is marketing doctor who better than the bbc 😅

[@Coco21212]

I love the reverence in which he said "Beyonce" XD. Also, Beyonce was in Cardiff?! Like what

[@ANightworkerslife]

Ncuti is just bursting with positivity and sooooo charming. His laughter can brighten a day :)

[@apok1980]

I wonder if anybody asked him if he’s a Seinfeld fan? He’s literally wearing a puffy shirt😂

[@FeedMeNuggies]

The doctor is black and beautiful ❤️

[@needyverse]

1:33 Like, this interaction is SO Doctor coded tbh