Ncuti Gatwa says his Doctor "dresses like [a] s***".
Ncuti Gatwa with Millie Gibson in Doctor Who
The 30-year-old actor takes on the lead role in 'Doctor Who' later this year and he's had a great time working with the show's "incredible" hair and make-up department on creative distinctive looks for his new alter ego.
He told Rolling Stone UK: “The day Russell [T. Davies, showrunner] invited me to meet everybody, they asked me what sort of costume I wanted. I showed them this Ralph Lauren collection that was in partnership with Historically Black Colleges in America.
“I love those pieces, they’re so preppy and so Black. But then they asked what else, because they’d been thinking about lots of outfits, almost a different one each week. Which is new! I love it.
"The Doctor has travelled all of time and space; they’re going to have a sick wardrobe...
"I love Jon Pertwee, the Third Doctor’s, outfits. Lovely velvet jackets and frilly shirts. I feel a connection to him, our Doctors are the only two who dress like s****.
“The hair and make-up department have been incredible. Claire Williams and my own makeup artist, Bella, who is an old friend, worked so well together in creating my looks."
Of the Afro he was seen sporting a recent 60s-inspired photoshoot as The Doctor, he added: "Originally, we weren’t going to have the Afro, but Bella convinced me and I’m very glad she did. It’s such a shot into the bloodstream. It’s a statement — the Doctor is f****** Black.”
Ncuti teased his Doctor is "emotionally vulnerable" and "lonely", but hides his feelings with humour and vast swathes of energy.
He said: “My Doctor is emotionally vulnerable. He hides it with humour, but he’s lonely.
“I can’t say much more than that; I don’t want to spoil anything. But he’s also energetic! The poor cameramen struggled to keep up.”
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