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Metro
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ncuti Gatwa heavily teases he 'might' return to Doctor Who
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ncuti Gatwa just dropped an almighty tease about a possible return to Doctor Who after his swift two-season run as the main man. The Sex Education actor, 32, stepped into the role in 2023, but after just 18 months departed amid low viewing figures and a lack of hype surrounding the series. At the time, Ncuti explained he walked away from the iconic role because he was 'getting old'. He continued, talking to Laura Kuenssberg: 'My body was tired. It takes a lot out of you. Physically, emotionally, mentally. It was time.' But the road might not be over just yet. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. On tonight's episode of The One Show, when quizzed by Alex Jones about his regret of never having fought a Dalek or Cyberman – Doctor Who's most iconic villains – he responded with what appeared to be a tease. 'I never got to fight a Dalek or a Cyberman. Just the crux of Doctor Who. Yeah, so… Might do that… Might go fight a Dalek,' he said, before Jamie Lee Curtis erupted on the sofa next to him, and joked the BBC magazine show was giving them 'truth serum' instead of water. 'I know!' Ncuti exclaimed, before taking a drink of water. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In the final episode of Doctor Who, aired on May 31 by Disney and BBC, saw Ncuti 'regenerate' into an unexpected form, as is tradition with the show when a new Doctor replaces another. This time, though, the 15th doctor regenerated into Billie Piper, who played the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler between 2005 and 2010 alongide David Tennent. Whether she is the 16th Doctor remains to be seen. In a press release after the regeneration, the BBC said: 'Just how and why she [Billie Piper] is back remains to be seen…' Billie said fans would have to 'wait and see' what she does next . Many fans noted that in the credits for the last episode The Reality War, where Billie made the unexpected return, she was not credited as the Doctor as in all other cases, but simply: 'Introducing Billie Piper.' It seems Billie might be returning in a smaller capacity, as in an interview with The Independent in 2024, she previously explained: 'I wouldn't go back as a full-time thing, but I'd love to make another appearance.' Meanwhile, in a statement announcing his departure, Ncuti – who is the first Doctor since Christopher Eccleston to act in fewer than three seasons – said: 'You know when you get cast, at some point you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it.' He added: 'There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Gatwa thanked fans for making it a 'touching experience', adding: 'I've loved every minute of it, but now is the time to hand over the keys to that beloved blue box and let someone else take control and enjoy it every bit as much as I have. 'I'll truly miss it, and forever be grateful to it, and everyone that has played a part in my journey as the Doctor.' Ncuti's desire to fight a Dalek has been well-documented over the years, as he told Entertainment Weekly early doors: 'What on earth would be the point of me being Doctor Who if I never fight the Daleks?' Despite this, the bubble-wrapped bin villains never showed up on screen during his tenure, and neither did Cybermen and the Master. While the next series of Doctor Who hasn't officially been confirmed, it's been reported the BBC will continue the series regardless of whether Disney are up for future collaborations or not. More Trending This came after rumours Disney could be withdrawing its partnership due to poor viewing figures. However, Doctor Who fans will be pleased to hear The Mirror reported a few months ago that showrunner Russell T Davies has planned the next two seasons, with scripts for season 16 almost finished and the 17th season in the works. So perhaps Ncuti really does know something we don't… The One Show airs every weekday at 7pm. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Readers discuss Corbyn's 'own goal', Doctor Who and gorilla costumes MORE: Danny Dyer is the only one who can save Doctor Who now MORE: The 7 most disturbing Doctor Who episodes of all time
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ncuti Gatwa reveals biggest Doctor Who regret as he addresses shock exit
Ncuti Gatwa took to The One Show sofa on Wednesday afternoon as he opened up about his time on Doctor Who - telling hosts Alex Jones and Clara Amfo his biggest regret Ncuti Gatwa opened up about his biggest regret while filming Doctor Who as he appeared on The One Show sofa alongside Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on Wednesday afternoon. The actor, 32, who first gained widespread recognition in Netflix 's Sex Education, stepped down from his role as the Time Lord after two series. His successor has already been confirmed as Billie Piper, who previously played the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler in 2005. Addressing his exit in a video earlier this year, Ncuti said the role had taken a toll on him. "It's a role that demands a lot of you physically and emotionally and mentally," he shared. "The actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor. Unfortunately, we are mere mortals. "I would love to have the energy and the youth to be able to do this full time for the rest of my life, but my knees are telling me it's time." Now, Ncuti has opened up further about his time on the show, as he spoke about his biggest regret. Speaking on BBC's The One Show, Alex Jones announced that she was aware Ncuti had one regret about his time on the show - and he wasn't afraid to share it. Reading out a viewers question, Alex read out: "You were absolutely amazing as the Dr, thank you for being so brilliant." "Awww, love you Jonathan," he said before sharing his regret during his two series on the show. "I never got to fight a Dalek," he said. "A Dalek or a Cyberman. It's just the crooks of Dr Who. Might do that. Might go start a Dalek," he laughed. Last month, the star took to social media to reflect on the journey over the past two years: 'Monsters, goblins, gods, human-eating Slugs, invisible brain altering creatures, evil barbers, conspiracy theorists… you've had quite a busy two years. Well done and rest up son. Thank you endlessly XV. "You know when you get cast, at some point, you are going to have to hand back that sonic screwdriver and it is all going to come to an end, but nothing quite prepares you for it. This journey has been one that I will never forget and a role that will be part of me forever," he continued. "There are no words to describe what it feels like to be cast as the Doctor, nor are there words to explain what it feels like to be accepted into this iconic role that has existed for over 60 years and is truly loved by so many across the globe."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Forgotten Danny Dyer thriller critics called ‘nasty and exploitative' is streaming for free
A controversial thriller starring Danny Dyer that fans forgot has now found a free streaming home in the UK Danny Dyer's obscure thriller from the 2000s critics slammed for being 'nasty and exploitative' is currently streaming for free in the UK. Co-starring Sex Education's Gillian Anderson, this brutal revenge film pits the unlikely pairing against a group of violent men following a devastating attack. EastEnders legend Dyer portrays Adam, a young security technician who begins a whirlwind fling with glamorous businesswoman Alice Comfort (played by Anderson). After heading to a party together - where they enjoy a night of passion - they return home, only to hit a stag in Alice's car and experience a horrifying attack by a group of men. Months later, the pair are healed but traumatised and hatch a sadistic plan to get revenge. Titled Straightheads, this extremely shocking thriller is available for free on Channel 4 for anyone who thinks they can stomach it. Receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics, The Guardian went so far as to give it just one star, calling the film 'nasty and nonsensical' and 'a feature-length exercise in wrongness'. Empire was a little more generous with their two-star review, praising Anderson's 'engaging performance', adding it '[delves] into the sexual psychology of a traumatised odd-couple with interesting results'. They concluded: 'Anderson bares (almost) all in this flawed but fitfully fascinating thriller with a comical, if less compelling, turn from Danny Dyer.' While the Times penned: 'It has its thoughtful moments and is satisfying on a base level, but it's an exploitation flick at heart.' However, Straightheads does have its fair share of defenders, with a Letterboxd user claiming: 'There are still parts of the film that I don't think need to be there… 'But for the most part I think the film was fantastic and is one that I don't think many will want to watch again because of how effective it is while not showing too much. I give the film a 5/5.' Another thriller fan said: 'Brilliant, brutal, breathtaking ....great slice of grub pie a la Straw Dogs and Piggy.' And a final user wrote: 'Horrible topic but Gillian's emotional range here is incredible, she is such an insanely talented actor… still, a really hard movie to watch.' Will you be braving Straightheads this week or is this boundary-pushing video nasty getting a wide berth? Straightheads is available to stream on Channel 4.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
From Gen Z to Millennials: Why audiences can't get enough of this summer romance streaming hit
At first glance, teen romance series The Summer I Turned Pretty is your fairly typical coming-of-age story. There's a gripping love triangle between its three photogenic leads. There's pining, heartbreak and many a first (kiss, boyfriend, love). Yet, the show has been nothing short of a global phenomenon. Now in its third and final season, it's Amazon Prime Video's most-watched TV show globally among women in the 18-to-35 age group. Its appeal is simple, says Jenny Han, who wrote the books on which the series is based and is creator of the TV series. 'It's aspirational,' she says. 'I think partly why people connect to it, too, is that many people have had a romance at the beach or felt strong feelings for somebody who maybe didn't return them and those things to me are across generations and time.' Han is in Sydney with two of the show's lead actors, Lola Tung (Isabel) and Rain Spencer (Taylor), as part of the streamer's Prime Book Club Live event, which is celebrating the success of several of the streamer's book-to-TV adaptations. The series follows Tung's Isabel (or 'Belly', as she is affectionately referred to), a young woman caught in a love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah. Largely set against the pastel-hued backdrop of the boys' family's beach house, and scored heavily by hits from Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, it's a different breed of teen media to the more explicit portrayals of sex in shows such as Euphoria and Sex Education, which are heavy with grit and teen angst. Loading While The Summer I Turned Pretty is hardly short on drama, its take on adolescence is decidedly more saccharine. 'Fantasy is such a big part of reality now,' says Tung. 'Thinking about having a crush is fantasy, you know?' Han, a former children's librarian, wrote The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy between 2009 and 2011. Over a decade later, it was picked up by Amazon and the series quickly became a hit, particularly among Gen Z and Millennial women.
The Age
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
From Gen Z to Millennials: Why audiences can't get enough of this summer romance streaming hit
At first glance, teen romance series The Summer I Turned Pretty is your fairly typical coming-of-age story. There's a gripping love triangle between its three photogenic leads. There's pining, heartbreak and many a first (kiss, boyfriend, love). Yet, the show has been nothing short of a global phenomenon. Now in its third and final season, it's Amazon Prime Video's most-watched TV show globally among women in the 18-to-35 age group. Its appeal is simple, says Jenny Han, who wrote the books on which the series is based and is creator of the TV series. 'It's aspirational,' she says. 'I think partly why people connect to it, too, is that many people have had a romance at the beach or felt strong feelings for somebody who maybe didn't return them and those things to me are across generations and time.' Han is in Sydney with two of the show's lead actors, Lola Tung (Isabel) and Rain Spencer (Taylor), as part of the streamer's Prime Book Club Live event, which is celebrating the success of several of the streamer's book-to-TV adaptations. The series follows Tung's Isabel (or 'Belly', as she is affectionately referred to), a young woman caught in a love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah. Largely set against the pastel-hued backdrop of the boys' family's beach house, and scored heavily by hits from Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, it's a different breed of teen media to the more explicit portrayals of sex in shows such as Euphoria and Sex Education, which are heavy with grit and teen angst. Loading While The Summer I Turned Pretty is hardly short on drama, its take on adolescence is decidedly more saccharine. 'Fantasy is such a big part of reality now,' says Tung. 'Thinking about having a crush is fantasy, you know?' Han, a former children's librarian, wrote The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy between 2009 and 2011. Over a decade later, it was picked up by Amazon and the series quickly became a hit, particularly among Gen Z and Millennial women.
