Doctor Who Cast Discusses New Season on Disney+

The New Doctor and Companion

• 🚀 The latest season of Doctor Who introduces the 15th Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, alongside a new companion, Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson.
• 💡 The Doctor is described as a time-traveling alien from Gallifrey, shaped like a human, who travels in a spaceship disguised as a police box.
• ❓ A key dynamic is established with the new companion, who initially doesn't want to be one but is swept up in the Doctor's adventures.

Belinda Chandra's Backstory and Purpose

• 🎭 Varada Sethu joins the cast as Belinda Chandra, a character described as tough and having faced significant loss and trauma.
• 🎯 Belinda's primary motivation is to return to her purpose and her previous life.
• 💬 The chemistry between the actors playing the Doctor and Belinda is highlighted as a strong element of the season.

Season Teasers and Themes

• 🪐 The season promises epic journeys to far-away planets and even an interstellar song contest in the distant future (the 803rd).
• 🌟 Ncuti Gatwa reflects on the importance of telling authentic and representative stories in his role.
• ✅ The first episode, which dropped on Disney Plus, received a positive review from the daughter of the interviewer.
• 🗓️ New episodes of Doctor Who will be released weekly on Disney Plus.