John Boyega would love to make a cameo in an episode of 'Doctor Who'.
John Boyega says Ncuti Gatwa playing Doctor Who proves the 'glass ceiling can’t limit us'
The 'Star Wars' actor, 31, can't wait to see Ncuti Gatwa, 30, play the first full-time Black Time Lord in the new series of the cult BBC sci-fi programme and admitted he'd even love the role himself.
He told Radio Times magazine: "It is opening up. You get inspired by things like Ncuti Gatwa playing the Doctor in Doctor Who – that is special to me.
"The glass ceiling can’t limit us. It’s exciting to see what comes out of this new stage of filmmaking and entertainment."
Asked if he'd like a role on the show, he added: "I would love that! But get me in an episode where I’m one of the many Doctors in many timelines so I can just cameo it.
"Or I’d be the assistant, whatever. I’d show up – but just for one episode."
The actor - who is best known for starring in the Netflix series 'Sex Education' - will replace Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, and he's "deeply honoured" to have been handed the opportunity.
Ncuti had said in a statement: "There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared.
"This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same."
Meanwhile, comedian Sooz Kempner is set to play an intergalactic assassin in a new multi-platform story to celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.
The show will mark six decades since its first episode ‘An Unearthly Child’ aired on Thursday, November 23, and it was announced on Monday (20.03.23) a new story called ‘Doom’s Day’ will play out across platforms including Doctor Who’s digital channels, comics, audio and video games to toast the landmark.
Returning showrunner Russell T Davies, 59, said: “‘Doom’s Day’ is a huge new adventure for the whole Doctor Who universe – starring the brilliant and hilarious Sooz Kempner as an intergalactic assassin.
“Her adventures will span comics, audio, a novel, video games stories and more, expanding the world of Doctor Who into brand new territories. Beware the Doom’s Day, it’s coming for us all.”
Sooz added: “To be part of the Doctor Who universe, a British institution up there with cups of tea and James Bond, is surreal and amazing!
“I love everything about Doom and can’t believe I get to travel across time and space with her.”
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