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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ncuti Gatwa exits Doctor Who and regenerates into Billie Piper as fans left speechless
Ncuti Gatwa has left his role as the Fifteenth Doctor after two series and was seen regenerating into Billie Piper. Ncuti Gatwa has stepped down from his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two seasons on the beloved sci-fi series Doctor Who. At the end of the 15th season finale, which aired on Saturday May 31, fans were left stunned as Gatwa was seen regenerating into Billie Piper, who previously played the Doctor's companion, Rose Tyler, when David Tennant was playing the iconic part. In a press release, the BBC refers to the Doctor's regeneration, but says: "Just how and why she [Billie Piper] is back remains to be seen…" Scottish-Rwandan actor Ncuti has released a statement following his shock exit which reads: "This journey has been one that I will never forget, and a role that will be part of me forever." The credit at the end of the programme read: "Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor. And introducing Billie Piper". It comes after speculation had been building for some time that Gatwa was going to be 'axed' from the programme which the BBC previously denied. A spokesperson for the BBC told the media earlier this month: "Whilst we never comment on the future of the Doctor, any suggestion that Ncuti Gatwa has been 'axed' is pure fiction." As for whether the series will continue, the BBC explained: "As we have previously stated, the decision on season 3 will be made after season 2 airs and any other claims are just pure speculation. The deal with Disney+ was for 26 episodes – and we still have an entire spin off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, to air. And as for the rest, we never comment on the Doctor and future storylines." Meanwhile Billie Piper, who is set to make her shock return, first starred on the show in 2005 when it returned to television for the first time since the 1990s, appearing alongside Christopher Eccleston and then David Tennant. After her memorable role of Rose Tyler for two full series in 2005 and 2006, the 42-year-old won acclaim for roles including sex worker Belle de Jour in Secret Diary of a Call Girl and the lead character in Sky Atlantic's I Hate Suzie. In 2017, Piper won best actress award at the Olivier's, for her performance in the play Yerma. She was most recently nominated for a Bafta for playing TV producer Sam McAlister in Scoop, a drama about Prince Andrew's car crash interview on Newsnight in 2019. After Scots legend Peter Capaldi stepped down as the 12th doctor, Piper told the BBC she believed a woman should take over the coveted role but was not sure about playing the part herself. Capaldi went on to be replaced by Jodie Whittaker, who was then replaced by Sex Education star Ncuti. Gatwa has only played the Doctor for 18 months, appearing in two series, which marks the shortest amount of time any star has been in the role since Christopher Eccleston's one year stint as the Doctor in 2005. There is still uncertainty about when the show will return after it's finale for season 15 was aired tonight on May 31. Showrunner and head writer Russell T Davies previously confirmed that no official decision would be made on commissioning the next series until this series had been broadcast. The last two series of the show have been co-produced and broadcast internationally by streaming service Disney+, which has given the beloved sci-fi series a bigger budget. However, conversations about whether the BBC and Disney wish to renew that deal, or whether other options should be explored, are likely to take a while. In order for a new series to be released in 2026, production would need to get under way relatively soon.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Wednesday and The Gentlemen actors team up for star-studded revenge thriller
Stars from two of Netflix's biggest shows will team-up in a riveting new series A familiar face from Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen has just joined the cast of an upcoming Prime Video thriller starring another one of Netflix 's biggest stars. Daniel Ings, who portrays Freddy Horniman in the epic crime-comedy opposite Theo James, is the latest to join the rival streamer's UK Original Kill Jackie. Oscar-winning star Catherine Zeta-Jones leads the A-list cast of the thriller as the eponymous Jackie. A synopsis for the upcoming series reads: 'Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price who has been living a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last twenty years… 'Travelling the world, selling fine art using sophisticated tax loopholes and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer. Get 30 days of Prime Video totally free This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £8.99 £0 Amazon Get Prime Video here Product Description 'But just as life starts to feel a little boring, it takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers The Seven Demons, a squad of the world's most terrifying hitmen, have been hired to kill her.' Zeta-Jones recently dazzled Netflix subscribers with her turn as Morticia Addams opposite Jenna Ortega in Wednesday. She'll be reprising the role in the Tim Burton-directed series' second season, coming later this year. In Kill Jackie, Ings will portray Sam, described as Jackie's 'buttoned-up lawyer' as well as her 'long-held crush'. Get Netflix free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description The eight-part series is currently in production with no release date confirmed just yet. Kill Jackie is also currently just a working title. Outside of his Netflix stint, Ings is familiar to UK audiences for his roles in popular comedies Lovesick and Sex Education as well as hit dramas The Crown and I Hate Suzie. He'll also be returning as Freddy in The Gentlemen's second season, which was confirmed last August, though a release date has not been announced. Ings is re-teaming with I Hate Suzie director Dawn Shadforth, who is helming the series with co-director Damon Thomas of Killing Eve fame. Britannia creator Tom Butterworth is the showrunner, while the series was created and co-written by Conor Keane. Wednesday and The Gentlemen are available to stream on Netflix.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston to reunite for Doctor Who audio dramas
Doctor Who stars Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston are reprising their roles for a new audio series. Eccleston, 60, appeared as the ninth incarnation of the time-travelling alien 20 years ago when showrunner Russell T Davies revived the sci-fi show. I Hate Suzie actress Piper starred as his companion Rose Tyler and they filmed one series together before Scottish actor David Tennant took over Eccleston's role. A description of the new adventures says the Doctor's past 'returns to haunt him', adding that 'enemies old and new are waiting'. Eccleston said: 'I am so happy to be back recording more adventures for the Ninth Doctor with Billie. 'I don't think my Doctor exists without Rose. He's a 'one man, one companion' kind of alien. 'We've explored him on his own at Big Finish (Productions), as a loner. 'But there's a resilience and a bravery and a deep empathy to Billie as Rose, that's why I do this. They complete each other.' Piper, 42, added: 'I can't think of a better time for Rose to reunite with her first Doctor than now. 'Twenty years after she first ran into the Tardis and towards adventure, here we are again, me and Chris, ready to have fun facing the universe, and the monsters, together.' Producer Matt Fitton said: 'Twenty years after the ninth Doctor and Rose burst on to our screens, Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are back with that brilliant dynamic – the Doctor showing Rose the universe and Rose showing him the best of humanity. 'Across 12 episodes, slotting neatly into that 2005 series, we have more Jackie Tyler, more Powell Estate, plus friends and enemies old and new through time and space. 'Our writers have done an amazing job recapturing the spirit of that very special season, and Chris and Billie have embraced these scripts with delight and gusto. 'They're having a blast, back on that trip of a lifetime and they sound fantastic.' Doctor Who audios have been produced by Big Finish since 1999 and have featured actors including Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Sir John Hurt. Listeners can pre-order The Ninth Doctor And Rose, starting at £11.99 (per story on collector's edition CD plus download) or £9.99 (download only) from
