Netflix "Sex Education" star announced as new Doctor Who

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Ncuti Gatwa from the Netflix hit show "Sex Education" has been unveiled as the new Doctor Who.

This is the first time a black actor will play the part, replacing Jodie Whittaker who was the first female to play Doctor Who.  

Ncuti is 29 years old and was born in Rwanda.  He told reporters on the red carpet of the BAFTAs how he got the news in February and had to keep it a secret until now.  

 

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