Axed Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa reveals new job after BBC show exit
AXED Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has revealed a huge new job after his BBC show exit.
We previously revealed that the former Sex Education star was given the boot by bosses after just two series.
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Ncuti, 32, has left the long-running drama after 'woke' storylines have seen ratings plummet in recent years.
The actor is off after just two series with no replacement likely for the Time Lord's regeneration on May 31.
Now, the actor is quickly moving on as he has just announced his next project on social media.
He will stay in the upcoming satirical black comedy film called The Roses.
The star took to his Instagram stories as he displayed the poster of the Hollywood movie, alongside a simple rose and red heart emoji.
It features a completely star-studded cast of Hollywood A-listers and Oscar winners.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, and I, Tonya star Allison Janney all have leading roles in the new flick.
While former Saturday Night Live favourites Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon will also have feature roles.
The news comes after Ncuti backed out of announcing the UK's jury scores in last weekend's Eurovision Song Contest.
He pulled out of his commitments just 48 hours before he was due to appear in front of 160million people.
Doctor Who's wokest ever lead star Ncuti Gatwa axed after just two series with show set to be paused after ratings nosedive
At the time, the corporation confirmed he would no longer be involved, citing 'unforeseen circumstances' and he was replaced by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
This was amid controversy among some at Israel's inclusion in the global singing competition and Ncuti stepped aside moments after Israel qualified for the grand final.
A TV insider said: "If the final nail wasn't already in the coffin, it was well and truly hammered in after that.
"Bosses were incredibly disappointed. Ncuti, as the Doctor, is one of the corporation's most high-profile faces.
Who has starred in Doctor Who?
Which actors have portrayed the famous Time Lord over the years?
First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 - 1966)
Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton (1966 - 1969)
Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee (1970 - 1974)
Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker (1974 - 1981)
Fifth Doctor: Peter Davidson (1982 - 1984)
Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker (1984 - 1986)
Seventh Doctor: Sylvester McCoy (1987 - 1989)
Eighth Doctor: Paul McGann (1996)
Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston (2005)
Tenth Doctor: David Tennant (2005 - 2010)
11th Doctor: Matt Smith (2010 - 2013)
12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi (2014 - 2017)
13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker (2018 - 2022)
14th Doctor: David Tennant (2023)
15th Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa (2023 - present)
"His withdrawal was incredibly embarrassing. It caps what has been a largely depressing tenure in the Tardis for Ncuti."
Execs are likely to rest the 62-year-old show to consider who might revive its fortunes.
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