Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor will have not just one, but two companions in his second season, with the new cast member now confirmed.
The Doctor‘s adventures with Ruby Sunday have barely begun, but he’s already got a new companion. AfterDoctor Who Season 14, Gatwa will return to the screen with Millie Gibson for a second season (technicallythe 15th season!) — and this time, they’ll be joined by a new assistant played by Varada Sethu.
Sethu is known for appearing in the Star Wars series,Andor, where she played Cinta Kaz. Previously, she’s also appeared in Doctors, New Blood, and Annika. On the movies front, she had roles in Jurassic World Dominion and Now You See Me 2.
Sethu said[via the BBC]: “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family — because that is what they are — for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel so at home. I couldn’t ask for a better team than Ncuti and Millie to be on this adventure with, this is SO much fun!”
It’s not the first time the Doctor has traveled with multiple companions by his side. Most recently, Jodie Whittaker’s assistant count was three, while Matt Smith’s version of the Time Lord was accompanied by AmyandRory, more often than not.
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It was confirmed early on thatMillie Gibson would not be sticking aroundfor a longer tenure as Ruby Sunday. With Varada Sethu lined up to take her spot, it makes sense that the long-running sci-fi adventure would bring her into the mix as soon as possible.
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