Millie Gibson joins solid as the brand new companion

It was introduced as we speak that Millie Gibson (Coronation Avenue) has joined the solid of Physician Who as Ruby Sunday, the Fifteenth Physician’s new companion.

“While nonetheless being in whole disbelief, I’m past honoured to be solid because the Physician’s companion,” Millie Gibson mentioned in an announcement. “It’s a reward of a job, and a dream come true, and I’ll do every part to try to fill the boots the man companions have travelled in earlier than me. And what higher manner to try this than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s facet, I simply can’t wait to get began.” Ncuti Gatwa (Intercourse Training), who will play the Fifteenth Physician, added, “Millie simply is the companion. She is filled with expertise, power, she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor. From the second she walked into the room she captured all of our consideration together with her effervescence after which solidified that spotlight with the sheer torque of her expertise. This journey goes to be so wild and so enjoyable, I can’t WAIT to sail the universe with Millie!“

Physician Who showrunner Russell T Davies mentioned: “It’s the good honour of my job to search out the following era of expertise, and Millie shines like a star already. She’s good, dynamic, intelligent and a beautiful actor. As a Coronation Avenue fan, I’ve seen Millie survive chases, weapons and sieges, however that’s nothing in comparison with what lies forward for Ruby Sunday.“

Jodie Whittaker stepped down because the Physician within the final TV particular, which surprisingly discovered the character regenerating into David Tennett’s Tenth Physician. Three new Physician Who specials will return to screens in November 2023, with Tennett enjoying the Fourteenth Physician alongside Catherine Tate as Donna Noble. Ncuti Gatwa will take over the position by the tip of the specials. These specials may even see the BBC and Disney becoming a member of forces to make Disney+ the brand new international house of future seasons of the Physician Who franchise exterior of the UK and Eire.